Dr Mercy Igoki
Helping people grow in confidence, make informed choices and use their abilities to influence others for good.
Dr Mercy Igoki began her career as a Mathematics and Geography teacher and went on to lead schools, lecture at university and run academic administration. That path has given her a view of the whole learner’s journey, along with practical experience of managing institutions, supporting educators and guiding students and parents.
Her career has taken her from Teacher to School Manager, University Lecturer, Dean of Academics, Dean of Students, Senior Assistant Registrar and, most recently, Academic Registrar.
As Lead Consultant at Optimal Training Solutions, she brings that experience to individuals, schools, organisations and communities through training, coaching and advisory work. Her sessions pair professional knowledge with practical activities, reflection and relatable examples that people can apply to their everyday responsibilities.
Mentorship sits at the centre of everything she does. She walks with young people through education and career decisions, trains mentors to guide others responsibly, and creates space for people who are separated, divorced or widowed to rediscover themselves. Her Christian faith shapes her commitment to service, compassion, dignity and hope.
National Service & Research
Dr Mercy Igoki has helped develop frameworks, training manuals and policies with KNEC, KICD and KNQA, drawing on her work in leadership, curriculum, assessment and learner support. She also chairs a school Board of Management and sits on other education boards.
In 2026 she was appointed by President William Ruto to the selection panel that recruited two commissioners for the Teachers Service Commission, and by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba to the National Task Force on School Unrest, which is reviewing school unrest and student safety.
Her published research makes a practical case for supporting learners early, understanding what interrupts their progress, and involving families in decisions about the future. She has also served as mentorship coordinator for Affecto Watoto Wasome, a scholarship programme for students facing financial need.
