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JOSEPHINE NDANU MULEI [email protected] |LinkedIn: Josephine Ndanu | Nairobi, Kenya PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Public Administration graduate and Legal Intern at the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) with experience in policy research, policy formulation, innovation governance, intellectual property, and stakeholder engagement. Currently supporting the development of innovation-related policy frameworks, including intellectual property commercialization, science diplomacy, startup regulation, and innovation financing initiatives. Experienced in conducting legal research, preparing policy analyses, drafting policy documents, and contributing to multi-stakeholder policy development processes. Passionate about governance, trade policy, economic development, and advancing inclusive growth across Africa. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Legal Intern Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) January 2026 – Present ● Conduct legal and policy research to support innovation, technology, and economic development initiatives. ● Contribute to the formulation and review of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policies aimed at supporting innovators, startups, and commercialization of innovations. ● Support the development of policy frameworks addressing intellectual property commercialization and innovation financing under the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act. ● Participate in the review and development of startup and innovation ecosystem regulatory frameworks. ● Contribute to