About Us

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

Founder & Executive Director

Welcome to CLIG

The Centre for Innovative Leadership and Governance (CLIG) is a premier leadership development hub dedicated to cultivating bold, forward-thinking leaders who can drive meaningful transformation across the African continent.

Our programs 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. 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

“Mentoring Leaders for Excellence”

Our Vision

To be Africa’s leading centre for training innovative and transformative leaders.

Our Mission

To train and mentor leaders who drive sustainable institutional transformation.

Our Core Values

Innovation – Embracing creativity and forward thinking
Social Responsibility – Serving communities with integrity
Excellence – Delivering world-class standards in all we do delivered by renowned facilitators. Participants emerge better equipped to navigate complexity and lead effectively in today’s fast-evolving, transformational landscape.

Our Strategic Pillars

Transformational Leadership
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Effective Governance
Research & Consultancy