Dr. Ann Njeri Karimi appointed NBA acting chief executive

Dr. Ann Njeri Karimi has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the National Biosafety Authority (NBA).

Her appointment follows the exit of Nehemiah Ngetich whose term has ended.

Dr Karimi was appointed after the authority held its 53rd special meeting held on April 2, 2026.

In a statement the board said “all members of staff are hereby called upon to accord Dr. Karimi the necessary support and cooperation as she assumes the role, in order to continue advancing the Authority’s mandate and strengthening its impact.”

Before her appointment director corporate services. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration.