IOD (Kenya) is a professional membership organization that represents Kenyan directors and advocates for their interests. Their primary goal is to professionalize the career of directors across all sectors of the economy. To achieve this, IOD (Kenya) offers various opportunities for directors to enhance their skills and knowledge through training courses, workshops, and networking events.

They also collaborate with IoD's worldwide to run director certification programs. IOD (Kenya) supports the evaluation of board and director performance, addressing any weaknesses in structure and processes that are identified. They set and promote standards and benchmarks of best practice in corporate governance, including codes of corporate governance and codes of ethics for all sectors of the economy.

Through engagement with stakeholders and various initiatives, IOD (Kenya) promotes good corporate governance in different sectors and recommends measures for strengthening governance. As a membership organization, they provide services that add value to the careers and work of professional directors, while establishing standards and fostering professionalism in corporate governance. Their vision is to champion director professionalism and development for the benefit of organizations, stakeholders, and the prosperity of Kenya