The Centre for Innovative Leadership & Governance

Mentoring Leaders for Excellence

A premier Leadership & Mentorship Centre

Transformational Leadership

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Effective Governance

Research & Consultancy

About us

CLIG is a premier leadership development hub dedicated to cultivating bold, forward-thinking leaders who can drive meaningful transformation across the African continent.

We believe that visionary leadership is the foundation of thriving institutions and resilient societies. Designed for both current and emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds, our programs are grounded in rigorous research and to be Africa's leading centre for training innovative and transformative leaders

Prof. Olive Mugenda, Ph.D, CBS, MGH

Founder & Executive Director

Why CLIG

Our Programmes

Our programmes integrate proven leadership frameworks with immersive, hands-on learning experiences empowering participants to create lasting impact in government, academia, business, and the non-profit sector.

University Leadership

This program is designed for senior & mid-level leaders in higher education, offering opportunities to learn from globally renowned experts and benchmark against leading institutions in the US.

Senior Women Leadership

This program empowers women leaders to refine their strategic decision-making and develop resilience.

Business Leaders & Entrepreneurs Program

Expert-led masterclasses offer advanced insights into complex areas such as business financing, compliance & transformation.

Judiciary Leadership​

Provides judicial leaders with an opportunity to deepen their expertise, expand their strategic reach, and engage with emerging trends.

Health Sector Leadership Program

Tailored for health service professionals managing hospitals, clinics, or pharmacy chains who seek to strengthen their leadership and business management capabilities.

Upcoming Training

Executive Training for Health Leaders

20 - 25 Oct 2025

Offered by CLIG in collaboration with The Institute for International Business (IIB) at the University of Iowa, USA.
Registration deadline: 
Venue: University of Iowa, USA

Executive Leadership Training for Entrepreneurs

27 Oct – 01 Nov 2025

Offered by CLIG in collaboration with The Institute for International Business (IIB) at the University of Iowa, USA.
Registration deadline:
Venue: University of Iowa, USA

University Leadership Training Programme

10 – 14 Nov 2025

Offered by CLIG in collaboration with The Institute for International Business (IIB) at the University of Iowa, USA.
Registration deadline: 10 Oct. 2025
Venue: University of Iowa, USA

Strategic partners

CLIG partners with leading institutions to deliver transformative leadership and capacity-building programs

The University of Manchester

The Centre for Academic and Research Development (CARD) at the University of Manchester, in collaboration with CLIG Africa, the Centre for Academic and Research Development (CARD) at the University of Manchester has delivered a specialized training program designed to empower senior women leaders.As a key implementing partner, CLIG in partnership with public and private institutions in Kenya including KCA University, JKUAT, and KUTRRH, plays a central role in enriching the program.

Testimonials

What do participants say

I attended the workshop held in 2018 and I must say that I personally benefited a lot. The training workshops have certainly set the pace for excellence and will undoubtedly have a lasting influence on many institutions of higher learning in Africa for years to come.

Prof. Daniel Mugendi VC, University of Embu

The knowledge and skills I acquired from the CLIG training program enabled me to provide excellent leadership at the level of Vice-Chancellor and as Chair of the Vice-Chancellor’s Committee of Public Universities in Kenya.

Prof. Geoffrey Muluvi Former VC, South Eastern Kenya University

CLIG training has significantly contributed to my leadership development by providing me with both the theoretical foundation and practical skills needed to lead in today’s complex environment.

Prof. Laban Ayiro Vice-Chancellor, Daystar University, Kenya

Partnering Universities