Betsy M. Njagi

With a Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Betsy is a resourceful and accomplished public sector leader with over 16 years of extensive experience in governance frameworks, technology implementation, project management, and strategic planning. She has proven expertise in spearheading digital transformation initiatives, fostering operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across both the private and public sector.

As Principal Secretary, State Department for the Blue Economy and Fisheries, Betsy Muthoni Njagi is passionate about contributing to socio-economic change within the society. Her journey in the Blue Economy sector has been driven by a curiosity to not only contribute to sustainable fisheries and Blue Economy resources but also to contribute to the socio-economic development of her country, Kenya.

Betsy has managed to co-ordinate the development of policy, legal, regulatory and institutional framework for the fisheries industry and the blue economy. She has also ensured capacity building for sustainable exploitation of Agro-based Marine resources. Further, she has been at the forefront of advocating for increased local participation and investment in the blue economy through private sector engagement and partnerships. She is deeply committed to innovation, creativity and social impact.