GERMANY TO CREATE ‘SUPER–HIGH-TECH MINISTRY’ FOR RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND AEROSPACE

Germany will get a new “super–high-tech ministry” responsible for research, technology, and aerospace, according to the coalition agreement published by the incoming government this week. [...]

THE ERA OF AID OR FREE MONEY IS GONE. AFRICA MUST OVERHAUL ITS APPROACH TOWARD ACHIEVING FAST-PACED DEVELOPMENT

In the face of dwindling global funding, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina said on Friday that Africa must wean [...]

NACOSTI PAYS A COURTESY CALL TO UASIN GISHU COUNTY GOVERNOR, HIS EXCELLENCY DR. JONATHAN BII CHELILIM, E.G.H.

The National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI), led by its Director General, Prof. Walter Oyawa, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Dr. [...]

LAUNCH OF KCA UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND ETHICS COMMITTEE

KCA University officially launched its Institutional Scientific and Ethics Committee (ISERC) on February 18, 2025. The launch ceremony, held in the university's conference room, was [...]

EMPOWERING STIR PROFESSIONALS TO SECURE SUSTAINABLE FUNDING

Naivasha, Kenya, 25th November 2024 – Science, Technology, Innovation and Research (STIR) professionals from across the country have converged in Naivasha, Nakuru County, for a [...]

RESEARCH SECURITY, AND ETHICAL RESEARCH IN FOCUS

Researchers, policymakers, and professionals in science, technology, and innovation have convened for a pivotal training program under the Science, Technology, and Innovation Research (STIR) initiative. [...]

NACOSTI HOLDS EVENT FOR STI MAINSTREAMING IN COUNTIES AT THE IASP WORLD CONFERENCE

The National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) hosted the inaugural County Consultative Forum attended by County Focal Persons from 9 Counties. The event [...]

NACOSTI JUBILATION AT THE NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR

The National Commission for Science and Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) made a remarkable impact at the recently concluded Nairobi International Trade Fair, which took place [...]

NACOSTI TRIUMPHS AT MOMBASA INTERNATIONAL SHOW

The National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) showcased its excellence at the Mombasa International Show, running from the 4th to 8th of September [...]

REGIONAL BASIC TRAINING COURSE ON NDC CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE AFRICAN REGION

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) bans nuclear explosions by everyone, everywhere: above ground, under water and underground.  In an effort to sustain its mission, CTBTO Preparatory Commission [...]

HUGE EXPECTATIONS AS INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION CONFERENCE KICKS OFF IN NAIROBI

The Third Multisectoral Conference and Exhibition on Research, Science, Technology and Innovation (MS-CEORSTI) that kicked off in Nairobi on Tuesday will end tomorrow, a deliberation [...]

STATE CLIMBS DOWN ON RESEARCH FUNDING

The government might not keep its word to commit two per cent of the Gross Domestic Product towards research. And now the State is calling [...]

TAP INTO NUCLEAR ENERGY FOR CANCER DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT – EXPERTS

Kenya has been challenged to embrace nuclear energy for diagnosis and treatment of cancer as well as production of electricity. Principal Secretary State Department for [...]

UNIVERSITIES TIPPED ON MAXIMIZING RESEARCH REACH

With dwindling capitation throughout the years and a new financing model dependent on the number of students accepted to higher education institutions, there is a [...]

NACOSTI STAFF APPOINTED TO TOP AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS AFTER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

Following recent competitive interviews undertaken by the Board of the National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI), the following staff have been appointed to [...]

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY PAYS A COURTESY CALL TO NACOSTI

A delegation from the Nottingham Trent University (NTU), the State Department for Higher Education and Research and the Centre for Ecosystem Restoration of Kenya (CER_K) [...]

KENYAN SCHOLARS AWARDED THE TOP-MOST HONOUR BY THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCIL AS FELLOWS OF ISC

Three Kenyan scholars have been awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the International Science Council (ISC), the highest honor bestowed by the organization. This recognition places [...]

MIGRATION TO E-CITIZEN PLATFORM

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NACOSTI) wishes to inform all stakeholders that, following the Presidential Directive on digitalization of payment for government services, [...]

NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND RESEARCH CENTER TO START OPERATIONS IN KENYA

Kenya’s profile as a research and technology hub is set to receive a major boost as the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) gears [...]

VICE CHANCELLOR AND CEO’S RESEARCH AND INNOVATION FUND LAUNCHED WITH A SEED CAPITAL OF SH 10 MILLION

The VC & CEO Prof. Isaiah I.C. Wakindiki has launched the KCA University Research and Innovation fund with a seed capital of Sh 10 Million. [...]

NACOSTI PERFORMANCE CONTRACT EVALUATION FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2022-2023

The Performance Management Unit of the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, led by Dr. Daniel Mutegi Giti, evaluated NACOSTI on the Performance Contract for [...]

BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION — WORKING GROUP ON THE STRENGTHENING OF THE CONVENTION

Kenya held a side event meeting with on US on “Addressing the Misuse of Biology and Bio-terrorism Through National Implementation” that showcased how international cooperation [...]

KENYA IS THE BEST INVESTMENT HUB IN AFRICA, US ENVOY MEG WHITMAN SAYS

The US government has outlined some of the issues that the government needs to implement to woo more investments and strengthen the devolved system of [...]

TOP FIVE INNOVATIONS BY KENYANS IN 2022

As the world gears up for the fifth industrial revolution, innovation has been instrumental as various global powers strive to keep up with the rapidly [...]

NACOSTI ENGAGES SPECIAL DEGREE AWARDING NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY

Director Rachel led the NACOSTI team and had a very fruitful engagement with the top leadership of the National Defence University led by their Vice [...]

MEETING WITH THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON GMOs

The Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock of the Kenyan National Assembly organized a forum to converse about genetically modified organisms in Kenya from January [...]

KENYA’S RENOWNED YOUTH INNOVATOR TOPS IN PRESIDENTIAL INNOVATION AWARDS IN EAST AFRICA

Presidential Innovation Awards Winner from Kenya, Mr. Joseph Nguthuri (far left) being awarded his dummy cheque by Her Excellency the Vice President of Uganda, Hon. [...]

NACOSTI BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCIL

Welcome to the International Science Council, the lobal voice for science. Together we will advance science as a lobal public good. The ISC is the [...]

NACOSTI ACCEPTED AS A MEMBER OF ISC

National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) is now a member of the International Science Council (ISC) following recommendation from the Kenya National Academy [...]

OUTSTANDING SCIENTIST APPOINTED FELLOW OF INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCIL

National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) Director General/CEO Prof. Walter Oyawa has been appointed a fellow of the International Science Council. He is [...]

ICGEB ESTABLISHES FIRST REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTRE IN AFRICA

In a letter addressed to Kenya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and copied to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education Prof. George Magoha, the Principal Secretary [...]

KENYAN SCHOLAR ELECTED TO GOVERNING BOARD OF GLOBAL SCIENCE COUNCIL

Kenyan universities will now find it easy to forge international partnerships, secure research funding and also improve their rankings after the country joined Governing Board [...]

NACOSTI DG APPOINTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCIL

New Governing Board elected to provide scientific and strategic leadership to the International Science Council. A new Governing Board has been appointed to lead the [...]

HIS EXCELLENCY THE AMBASSADOR OF IRAN – H.E JAFAR BARMAKI PAID A COURTESY CALL TO OUR DIRECTOR GENERAL – PROF. WALTER OYAWA

Earlier today on 14th December 2020, His Excellency the Ambassador of Iran - H.E Jafar Barmaki paid a courtesy call to our Director General - [...]