Speaker
Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala
PS for the State Department for Higher Education and Research in Kenya’s Ministry of Education
Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala is the Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department for Higher Education and Research in Kenya’s Ministry of Education. She is a seasoned educator and policy leader, known for her work in transforming higher education across Africa through innovative pedagogy and research. Dr. Beatrice is the immediate former Deputy Executive Director at the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR), where she worked for 11 years.
Dr Beatrice holds -;
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) – Moi University, Kenya.
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Planning & Economics of Education – Moi University.
Ph.D. in Education – University of Athens, Greece.
Further Training International Institute of Educational Planning, Paris, France.
Her notable Contributions to Higher Education
I.Policy Development: Actively involved in shaping education policy in Kenya and across Africa.
II.Global Engagement: Participated in international education policy dialogues, including
III.Association of African Universities, EU-Africa policy forums, and the London School of Economics Africa Summit.
IV.Capacity Building: Advocates innovative teaching methods and curriculum reforms to strengthen African universities.
Recognition
Internationally acclaimed for her leadership in PedaL, which has been recognized as a model for innovative pedagogy in Africa.
Respected voice in regional and global education summits, influencing higher education reforms.