Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA)
Francis Okwara is an experienced communication professional currently serving as an Innovation Officer at the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) since February 2023. Previously, Francis held the position of Communications Manager at the Parliamentary Service Commission Kenya and served as the Director of Communications for Nambale Constituency from December 2017 to August 2022, where responsibilities included shaping and executing a comprehensive communication strategy. Francis holds a Bachelor of Education Arts with Information Technology degree from Maseno University, obtained in November 2015.
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Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA)
The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is a State Corporation established under the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Act, No. 28 of 2013 under the Ministry of Education. The core mandate of the Agency is to develop and manage the National Innovation Ecosystem. The Agency is therefore responsible for co-ordination, promotion and regulation of the National Innovation Ecosystem. Working with partners, KeNIA strengthens interrelationships between actors in order to promote innovation and enterprise development out of research and ideas. From supporting the identification, recording and protection of innovative ideas to coordinating the establishment and implementation of appropriate policies, standards, processes, infrastructure, and partnerships to nurture the innovative ideas. The agency also works with partners to ensure appropriate prioritization, relevant capacity development, innovation recognition and publication of the same.