Programme Manager, Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation).

Caxton Murira is a seasoned programme manager with over 16 years of experience leading high impact initiatives across Africa’s health and development sectors. His work spans human resources for health (HRH), ARV supply chain, health governance, digital health, and public sector devolution. He currently serves as Programme Manager for the Clinical Research and Trials Community (CRTC) at the Science for Africa Foundation, where he leads efforts to strengthen clinical research capacity and build a sustainable, continent-wide ecosystem to support it.

Caxton's professional journey includes working with various international NGOs, government agencies, and grassroot organisations across Africa. He holds an MSc in Project Management and a BSc in Computer Science, along with professional training in data, programme design, systems thinking, and leadership.

He currently serves on the Research Software Alliance (ReSA) Steering Committee and the Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI) Community Fund Steering Committee, contributing to global efforts to ensure equitable access to research-enabling infrastructure and funding.

Caxton's focus is anchored in a deep commitment to advancing impactful, sustainable programmes that improve lives and strengthen systems for Africa in a global world.