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New Board Members Learn About KIPPRA’s Mandate, Products and Services 

The KIPPRA Board Members went through an induction programme conducted by the management staff. The aim of programme was to enable the board members, especially the new ones, understand the Institute’s mandate, strategic direction, workplan activities, performance contract obligations, research and capacity building programmes, partnership engagements, key products and services as well as challenges.

KIPPRA Board Chair Prof Ben Sihanya (centre), KIPPRA Executive Director Dr Rose Ngugi (6th right) pose for a group photo with KIPPRA Board Directors and management staff at the induction workshop

The four-day programme saw the Executive Director, Dr Rose Ngugi, give an overview of the workplan and strategic direction while heads of departments and chairpersons of committees each gave a summary of their departmental functions and workplan achievements for the current year. The board also learnt about the various innovations that the Institute is undertaking, including the Integrated Risk Management System and Electronic Data Management System. The findings of a recent governance audit and customer satisfaction survey were also presented to the board. The sessions included detailed discussions and question and answer sessions.

KIPPRA staff follow the proceedings of the induction workshop
KIPPRA Board Chair Prof Ben Sihanya (right) and KIPPRA Board Directors Prof. Harrison Maithya and Mr Koitamet Olekina follow the proceedings of the workshop

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