Dr. Margaret Karembu (MBS) is the Director of ISAAA-AfriCenter and the principal convener of the Africa Biennial Biosciences Communication symposium (ABBCsymposium). A science educator and communication trainer, Margaret has actively been involved in strengthening capacity for science communications and policy outreach for informed choices on modern biosciences in Africa. She is the Editor in Chief of DrumBeat, a monthly e-newsletter on Africa Bioscience Trends and pioneering chair of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB – Kenya chapter), the African Women for Biosciences and the African Life Science Knowledge hub, all aimed at positioning Africa as an active player in global biosciences’ advancements. She has significantly contributed to the biotechnology discourse through presentations in many international fora and working papers on modern biotechnology, including the Convention on Biological Diversity Biosafety COP-MOP negotiations (2010-2018). These platforms provide stakeholders an opportunity to share experiences on modern biosciences and policy implications of emerging bioscience trends. She is very passionate about science and a strong believer in the power of innovations for transforming African agriculture into efficient and competitive enterprise for women and small-holder families. In 2020, Margaret’s efforts were recognized with a conferment by Kenyan President with a State Honour – Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS). She holds a PhD degree in Environmental Science Education from Kenyatta University, where she taught for more than 10 years prior to joining ISAAA.