Dr. Stephen Situma Mukhebi is an accomplished scientist and senior public‑sector leader with extensive experience in research regulation, science policy, and national innovation systems. He currently serves as the Ag. Deputy Director, Physical, Industrial and Energy Sciences at the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), where he provides strategic leadership in the coordination, oversight, and development of Kenya’s scientific research landscape. He also serves as Alternate to the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation.
Dr. Mukhebi holds a PhD in Nano chemistry, a Master of Science in Applied Chemistry, a Bachelor of Education (Science) in Chemistry and Physics, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation. He is also a certified NEMA Lead Expert in Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit. With more than two decades of professional experience, Dr. Mukhebi has contributed significantly to national policy formulation and technical advisory work. He has served on several high‑level committees, including the Medium Term Plan IV (ST&I Sector Working Group), the Research Advisory Committee of the National AIDS Control Council (ICASA 2025 Bid Team), the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Committee, the Government Chemist Bill Drafting Committee under the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the Technical Committee for the establishment of the National
Physical Science Research Laboratories (NPSRL) at Konza Technopolis.
He is a member of the Chemical Society of Kenya, the Evaluation Society of Kenya, and the Environmental Institute of Kenya, and is recognized for his contributions to environmental governance, applied chemistry, and scientific infrastructure development.
Dr. Mukhebi brings to the Board a strong blend of scientific expertise, regulatory experience, and strategic leadership in advancing Kenya’s science, technology, and innovation agenda.
