H.E. Dr. Kiarie N. M. Badilisha
Patron & Board Chair | Governor of Nyandarua County
A respected statesman, scholar, and development leader bridging policy, governance, and community transformation across Kenya.
About H.E. Dr. Kiarie N. M. Badilisha
His Excellency Dr. Moses Badilisha is a distinguished statesman, scholar, and development leader whose work seamlessly bridges policy, governance, and community transformation. As the Governor of Nyandarua County and Patron & Board Chair of the Badicare Foundation, he provides visionary leadership that strengthens public health systems, empowers youth and women, advances sustainable agriculture, and integrates digital platforms into public service delivery.
Dr. Badilisha's leadership is reinforced by strong academic grounding, including a Doctorate in Educational Administration with a focus on Policy and Planning, which shapes his systems-driven approach to governance, institutional reform, and inclusive development delivery. He brings a policy-and-planning lens to public health strengthening, youth empowerment, climate resilience programming, and multi-stakeholder partnerships—aligning county priorities with national, regional, and global development frameworks.
Throughout his career, Dr. Badilisha has focused on building institutional capacity, advancing rural development agendas, and advocating for structural reforms that enhance access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunity. His work emphasizes community agency, data-driven public services, and inclusive governance—principles that are central to the Badicare Foundation's mission.
Governance & Leadership
As Governor of Nyandarua County, Dr. Badilisha has championed transformative initiatives that strengthen public health systems, empower youth and women, advance sustainable agriculture, and integrate digital platforms into public delivery systems. His leadership extends to the national level as Chair of the Trade Committee within the Council of Governors (CoG), where he influences national policy and intergovernmental coordination.
At the Badicare Foundation, Dr. Badilisha plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction, anchoring it within government systems, and facilitating high-impact partnerships with national and international stakeholders. Under his leadership, Badicare is positioned as a trusted bridge between global investors, civil society, and government institutions, enabling large-scale sustainable development outcomes.
Key Leadership Positions
Governor of Nyandarua County
Leading county administration and development initiatives
Patron & Board Chair, Badicare Foundation
Providing strategic direction and oversight
Chair, Trade Committee – Council of Governors (CoG)
Influencing national trade and economic policies
Strategic Leadership at Badicare Foundation
As Patron and Board Chair of Badicare Foundation, Dr. Badilisha provides the strategic vision that guides the organization's mission to strengthen vulnerable families through integrated programs. His leadership ensures that Badicare's initiatives are evidence-based, government-aligned, and capable of delivering sustainable community-level impact.
Dr. Badilisha's systems-driven approach to governance and development has been instrumental in positioning Badicare as a bridge between global development partners and local communities. He facilitates partnerships that leverage international expertise while ensuring interventions are culturally appropriate and sustainable within local contexts.
Policy Alignment
Ensuring Badicare's programs align with national development agendas and county government priorities
Multi-Sector Integration
Bringing together public health, education, economic empowerment, and climate resilience initiatives
Partnership Development
Forging collaborations with government, private sector, and development partners
Impact Scaling
Developing models that can be replicated and scaled across counties and regions
Academic & Professional Excellence
Dr. Badilisha holds a Doctorate in Educational Administration with a specialization in Policy and Planning. This academic foundation informs his approach to governance and development, emphasizing systematic planning, evidence-based decision making, and institutional capacity building.
Areas of Expertise
Educational Administration & Policy Planning
Public Health Systems Strengthening
Youth Empowerment & Skills Development
Climate Resilience Programming
Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Development
Institutional Reform & Governance
Development Philosophy
Dr. Badilisha's development philosophy centers on creating inclusive, resilient communities through integrated, systems-driven approaches. He believes that sustainable development requires addressing the interconnected challenges facing vulnerable families—health, education, economic opportunity, and environmental sustainability—through coordinated interventions.
His leadership at Badicare Foundation embodies this philosophy through the "Care→Empower→Sustain" model, which guides the organization's work in stabilizing urgent needs, building capabilities, and creating long-term resilience.
"When a family is protected, a young person can thrive. When youth thrive, communities prosper. When communities prosper, nations become stable."
— H.E. Dr. Kiarie N. M. Badilisha
Legacy & Future Vision
Through his dual roles as Governor of Nyandarua County and Patron & Board Chair of Badicare Foundation, Dr. Badilisha is creating a legacy of integrated, sustainable development that strengthens families, empowers youth, and builds resilient communities. His work demonstrates how effective leadership can bridge government systems, civil society, and international partnerships to create lasting change.
Looking forward, Dr. Badilisha continues to champion innovative approaches to development that prioritize evidence-based programming, community engagement, and scalable solutions. His vision is for a society where every family—regardless of circumstance—is safe, empowered, climate-resilient, and able to thrive with dignity.