Keynote Speakers & Guests
Meet the distinguished guests, renowned keynote speakers, and expert panelists of the 1st Annual Kisii University Innovation Week 2026.
Dr. Tonny Omwansa
CEO
KeNIA
Dr. Tonny K. Omwansa, PhD, is the first substantive CEO of the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA). He is a prominent technology and innovation expert with 15+ years of experience in Africa’s ecosystem, specializing in research commercialization, entrepreneurship programs, and AI.
Prof. James Njiru
CEO/Executive Director
AICAD
Prof Njiru is a extinguished scholar in Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Ecology. He has over 30 years in public, research and academia where he has held several positions. July 1st 2024 – June 30th 2025: Professor/Lecturer Kisii University CEO/Director General – Kenya Marine and Fisheries Institute (KMFRI) – July 1st 2016 – June 30th 2024 2017 June – June 2024: Kenya representative to Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC-UNESCO) – France, Paris Kenya Sherpa – Ocean Decade Alliance – for HE the President 1990 – Present: Research Scientist (Aquatic Sciences/Fish Biology) 2015 – 2016: Director Postgraduate Studies, Kisii University, Kenya 2014 -2015: Director Undergraduate Studies and Chairman of Department, Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Kisii University, Kenya. 2005 – Present: Lecturer at several Universities in Kenya, Moi University, University of Eldoret and Kisii University. Widely published work in peer reviewed journals with over 120 peer reviewed published papers. Authored 37 Children books – some approved by Ministry of Education
Mr. George Nyakweba
CEO/Executive Director
KECOBO
Executive Director at KECOBO
Mr. Jeremy Riro
CEO
FieLabs Innovation HUb
Jeremy Riro is a Kenyan entrepreneur, financial expert, and Managing Partner at Fie-Consult. Based in Nairobi, he specializes in investment advisory, management consulting, and supporting startups and SMEs across Africa
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