Prof. Friday Okonofua
Secretary General, AAS
A professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians
Executive Education Programme
Leadership Re-defined for the Pan-African Century
A transformative journey designed for visionaries who seek to shape the economic, social and technological landscape of Africa.
800+
SCIENTIFIC FELLOWS
54
AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Top Tier
GLOBAL RANKINGS
About the Programme
The AAS Executive Education Programme is a premier initiative of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) designed to empower senior and mid-level leaders to drive Africa’s transformation through science, technology, and innovation.
Delivered from the AAS Nairobi campus, the four-month blended programme combines global insight and African expertise to help participants strengthen leadership, strategy, and innovation capacity across sectors.
✦This flagship programme is part of AAS’s vision to establish a world-class Executive Education practice—delivering locally relevant, globally competitive executive learning experiences led by AAS Fellows and diaspora experts.
2Months
8Weeks
$5KCourse Fee
World-Class Specializations
Our courses are rigorously designed to address the unique complexities of the African continental landscape.
Strategic Leadership for Pan-African Growth
Master the complexities of cross-border operations and large-scale strategic implementation in diverse African markets.
- Geopolitical Risk & Opportunity Mapping
- Cross-Cultural Leadership Communication
- Advanced Financial Modeling for Emerging Markets
- Strategic Negotiation & Partnerships
Strategic Leadership
Investment in Excellence
Select the tuition plan that best fits your professional trajectory. Total course fee is $5,000 USD .
SAVE 10%
Upfront Excellence
$4,500
Originally $5,000
Pay the full tuition fee in a single installment and benefit from a significant reduction in cost.
- Full access to all modules and seminars
- Priority executive coaching sessions
- Immediate alumni network activation
- In-person Nairobi immersion included
- Certificate of completion
Strategic Installments
$2,500/ installment
Distribute your investment over 2 installments with no interest. Total tuition at $5,000.
- Flexible billing in 2 payments
- Full access to all course resources
- In-person Nairobi immersion included
- Certificate of completion
- Alumni network access
Elite Steering Committee
Receive programmatic oversight from top-tier leadership who are currently advising heads of state and Fortune 500 boards across the world.
Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak
FAAS, Agricultural Sciences
Professor Shaukat Abdulrazak is the Principal Secretary (Minister) for Science, Research and Innovation, Kenya.
Prof. Sylvester Gates
FAAS, Physical Science
Professor Sylvester James Gates Jr. served from 2009 to 2017 on the White House Council of Advisors on Science and Technology under President Barack Obama
Programme Details
A 4-month (12 weeks) blended programme combining online learning with an immersive in-person week in Nairobi.
Week 1 – 5
Online Delivery
Foundational modules delivered via interactive virtual sessions
Week 6★ No additional cost
In-Person · Nairobi
Intensive on-campus immersion at the AAS Nairobi headquarters — no additional cost
Week 7 – 11
Online Delivery
Advanced modules, applied projects, and peer-to-peer collaboration
Week 12
Exams & Assessment
Final assessment, capstone presentations, and programme completion
Course Fee
$5,000
All-inclusive programme fee
Fee Includes
- All online learning modules
- 5-day in-person in Nairobi
- Course materials & resources
- Certificate of completion
- Alumni network access
Connect with Us
Our admissions and partnership teams are ready to assist with your inquiries. Visit us at our flagship campus or reach out digitally.
African Academy of Sciences
8 Miotoni Lane, Karen
Nairobi, Kenya
Email Inquiries:
communication@aasciences.africa
fellows@aasciences.africa
Phone Support:
+254 725 290 145
+254 709 158 100
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