Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA)
Tania Ngima is an accomplished professional with an MBA and CPA, currently serving as Managing Director of Dijitali, an IKEA Foundation program under Digital Divide Data, since March 2020. In this role, Tania focuses on strengthening digital economies and creating sustainable jobs for youth in East Africa. Tania also holds responsibilities as an inaugural member of the Technical Committee at the Kenya National Innovation Agency, and as an Independent Non-Executive Director at CFS Assets Management Ltd. Previous leadership positions include CEO at Demo Ventures, Independent Non-Executive Director at Resolution Insurance, and founder of TN Consulting. Tania has a strong educational background, with distinctions in International Business Strategy from the University of Birmingham and certifications in operations management and accounting.
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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.