Dr. Benadatte J. Misoi is the Managing Director at Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre. She has over 20 years of distinguished service in both the private and public sectors, adept at driving organizational success and fostering growth within dynamic environments. She is a former Chief Officer for Agriculture and Cooperatives in The County Government of Nandi, with a proven track record of spearheading strategic iniatives and implementing impactful policies to enhance agricultural development and community welfare.
She is skilled in public policy formulation, corporate governance and corporate administration, consistently delivering results that align with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations. She is adept at building and leading high-performing teams, cultivationg a culture of excellence, and driving operational efficiency.
Dr. Benadatte is passionate about making a difference beyond the boardroom and has dedicated over 17 years as the Livestock Country Coordinator for Cross World Africa, an American NGO committed to empowering underprivileged women in RiftValley and Nyanza through the transformative Cow Goat Program. This initiative has positively impacted over 10,000 lives, embodying commitment to making hope a reality through sustainable agricultural practices and community empowerment.
Dr. Wambugu is the Head - Directorate of Extension Services. She is responsible for marketing KAGRC products & services, corporate communication & branding and extension services.
Mr. Sang Kiptanui David is the Head - Directorate of Strategy and Planning at the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre with several years of experience in senior management having worked in various sections and capacities at the Centre as well as the Substations. He is a holder of MBA (strategic management option).
The directorate mainly provides advisory services to top management and ensures that the Centre adopts and implements effective strategies in planning, performance management, quality assurance while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. It comprises of strategic planning and performance management department, ICT, quality assurance and risk management divisions.
Ms. Aciita is the Head - Directorate of Corporate Services. She’s responsible for Finance & Accounts, Human Resource & Administration
Dr. Egesa is the Head - Directorate of Research & Technical Services. His duties involve coordinating the design and management of current and upcoming breeding technologies, semen production and quality control and farm management.
Dr. Mbuchu is the Goat A.I. Centre Manager at Ndomba.
She is the Principal Supply Chain Officer and in charge of the Supply Chain function in the Centre, handling the day to day procurement and issue of goods in the Centre.
Dr. Paul Juma is the Principal Extension Officer at KAGRC
Mr. Silas Osundwa is the Head of Finance and is in charge of budget and budgetary control, working capital management, financial reporting and ensuring sound accounting and financial management systems.
Dr. Daniel Mwangi is the Manager Breeding and Breeding Technologies. He is responsible for general animal health, treatment of animals, carrying out routine vaccination, enforcing quarantine, reproductive disease surveillance, lab diagnosis, carrying postmortem, vector control, collecting of samples, ensuring adequate and quality nutrition of the animals and ensuring proper custody of all veterinary drugs, chemicals, vaccines and equipment.
Mr. Wanyama is the Senior Internal Auditor. He is responsible for reviewing the internal control systems, verifying operations and activities on the utilization of Centre’s resources. Preparation of audit reports and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.