ead of Training and Capacity Building -KWTRP and Director for the initiative to Develop African Research Leaders (IDeAL). He provides scientific and strategic guidance for academic training towards research leadership. One of his key achievements has been the development and implementation of a comprehensive research career framework for attracting, training, and retaining African research leaders. Since 2008, he has overseen the training of more than 200 graduate interns, the majority of whom have pursued research careers, as well as more than 100 master’s students and more than 70 PhD students. Prof Kinyanjui is involved in advocacy for increased commitment in building research capacity in Africa by both African governments and funding agencies.