Executive | Scientists of Kenya Association

Meet the executive team

The Executive Team of SCOKA offers strategic leadership and oversight to drive the association’s mission of advancing science, research, and innovation in Kenya. Made up of dedicated scientists and professionals, the team supports members, builds partnerships, and leads capacity-building efforts.

Everlyn Kimathi, Founder

Everlyn Kimanthi, a passionate young scientist with a background in Biological Sciences, founded the Scientists of Kenya Association (SCOKA) in 2023 to address challenges faced by aspiring scientists. Through her visionary leadership, SCOKA has become a vital platform uniting scientists across disciplines, promoting collaboration, mentorship, and advocacy, and significantly shaping Kenya’s scientific landscape and beyond.

Our Team

Evelyn Kimathi

Biological Sciences

Director & Chairperson

Email: director@scoka.co.ke

Phone: +254711846349

Kelvin Juma

Biochemistry

Vice Chairperson

Email: vicechair@scoka.co.ke

Phone: +2540103109017

Christopher Kioko

Chemistry

Executive Secretary

Email: secretary@scoka.co.ke

Phone: +254728829330

Our Approach

Our Mission

Our mission is to champion the cause of Kenyan Scientists and deliver unwavering support, fostering a thriving scientific community.

Whether it is a reassuring conversation, education, professional training, or simply the assurance that they are not alone, we will ensure that everyone gets support that meets them where they’re at as quickly as possible.

Our Vision

Our vision is to ascend as the foremost scientific association in Kenya and globally by pioneering and supporting aspects of innovative scientific solutions.

Our team envisions a Kenya and a world where scientific innovation thrives, benefiting society at large. We aim to become the leading scientific association, both nationally and internationally, by fostering groundbreaking research and supporting the development of innovative scientific solutions across all fields.