Dr. Patrick Okanya is a Senior Lecturer at the Technical University of Kenya and Adjunct Professor at USIU-Africa. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Saarlands and is an IFBA Certified professional in biorisk management, biosecurity, biological waste management and cyberbiosecurity. Prof Okanya is a key advocate for biosafety and serves as Secretary General of the Biorisk Management Association of Kenya, a board member of IFBA and a biosafety review expert for Kenya’s National Biosafety Authority. Dedicated to advancing biosafety and biosecurity, he promotes safe research practices, adherence to global standards, and innovative solutions to address emerging challenges in biorisk management.