ABOUT Margaret Kanyi Munyua

Margaret is a Program Administrative Officer within the Individual Capacity Strengthening (ICS) Unit at APHRC, where she plays a central role in advancing the Center’s mission to build research leadership across Africa. With a keen eye for operational excellence, she spearheads the planning and execution of diverse training initiatives, ranging from bespoke professional workshops to internal staff development and brownbag learning sessions.

She currently provides critical administrative and coordination leadership for high-impact portfolios, including the Gates Catalyze Innovation Transition Support Project, the WHO WeCare Project, and the INASP Project. Margaret’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between complex project requirements and seamless implementation, ensuring that global health and research initiatives meet their strategic milestones.

Margaret is currently pursuing an MSc in Project Management at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from Zetech University. Her transition from a Finance Attaché at the County Government of Laikipia and a Finance Clerk at Enos Auch & Associates to her current role at APHRC reflects her unique ability to blend financial rigor with program management.

Beyond her professional technicalities, Margaret is driven by a deep commitment to social impact. Her passion for resource accessibility is fuelled by her volunteer work at children’s homes, which informs her vision to create sustainable systems that enable the next generation to thrive.