Ruth Kagia

Ruth Kagia

Senior Advisor, Office of the President of Kenya

Ruth Kagia is currently Senior Advisor, in the Office of the President of Kenya.  Prior to this Mrs. Kagia worked at the World Bank for some 20 years during which she held various positions including  as  World Bank Country Director for  Southern Africa (South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho as well as Mauritius and Madagascar). Before this, Mrs.  Kagia was the World Bank’s Education ​Sector ​Director, 2002- 2008.  Before joining the World Bank Mrs. Kagia worked with the Kenya Government in teaching, management and research.

Mrs. Kagia holds degrees from the University of Nairobi and the Harvard graduate school of education. In addition she holds several professional development qualifications including the Executive Development Program from Harvard University and a Certificate of Education Measurement from Princeton.