Bio

Mamo Boru Mamo is the Director General of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in Kenya, with over 25 years of public service experience in the environmental sector. He has held various leadership roles at NEMA and serves on multiple boards, including as Chair of the Natural Sciences Committee at the Kenya National Commission to UNESCO. Mamo holds a Bachelor’s degree from Egerton University and a Master’s in Environmental Education from Kenyatta University. He is a recipient of the Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) for distinguished service and was recognized as Africa’s Public Sector CEO of the Year in 2022 for his leadership in environmental regulation.