SUCCESSFUL EAST AFRICA PERSONALISED MEDICINE REGIONAL STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP HELD IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Posted on August 26, 2022December 21, 2023Categories Uncategorized

Press Release: 13th – 14th July 2022, Nairobi Kenya POLICY BRIEF No.1 – Opportunities to Advance Personalised Medicine in Africa Recently, over 70 participants from health systems policy makers, researchers, funding agencies, scientific societies, regional technology developers and international organisations in the field of Personalised Medicine (PM) and health research institutions met in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss Personalised Medicine and identify regional specific needs around the area of PM for potential collaboration between other African Sub-Regions and Europe. The East … Continue reading “SUCCESSFUL EAST AFRICA PERSONALISED MEDICINE REGIONAL STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP HELD IN NAIROBI, KENYA”

NACOSTI AND KMFRI TECHNICAL STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Posted on August 1, 2022May 13, 2024Categories Uncategorized

The NACOSTI Board and Management with KMFRI Management during the Technical Stakeholder engagement at KMFRI Mombasa. The NACOSTI Board and Management, led by Prof. Raphael Manavu, a Board Member, conducted a technical stakeholder engagement visit to Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) in Mombasa on Friday, July 29, 2022. Prof. James Njiru, CEO of KMFRI, was represented by Dr. Melckzedeck Osore, who welcomed the delegation on his behalf. The discussion centered on the opportunities in Investments in Research, Science, Technology … Continue reading “NACOSTI AND KMFRI TECHNICAL STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT”

NACOSTI: AN OPEN SCIENCE PIONEER IN KENYA

Posted on July 29, 2022September 13, 2023Categories Uncategorized

As open research in Kenya grows in popularity—especially in the areas of higher education and academia—ORCID adoption has increased as well. ORCID Membership in Kenya represents a diverse group of constituents, including PAMJ in publishing, Strathmore University in higher education, The African Academy of Sciences in funding, and the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) as a key supporter of open research. In order to ensure quality in the science, technology, and innovation sector, every researcher must obtain … Continue reading “NACOSTI: AN OPEN SCIENCE PIONEER IN KENYA”

REGIONAL WORKSHOP FOR FUTURE WOMEN LEADERS IN NUCLEAR IN AFRICA

Posted on July 27, 2022September 21, 2023Categories Latest News

Kenya is privileged to host the Regional Workshop for Future Women Leaders in Nuclear in Africa, 26 July 2022 – 28 July 2022 in Mombasa, Kenya. The objectives of the ongoing Women in Nuclear workshop is to support talents of women in nuclear science & technology; identify & strengthen roles of female scientists in Africa; enhance awareness about role of IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme in socio-economic development.

OVER 100 RWANDANS SET TO GRADUATE IN NUCLEAR SCIENCE

Posted on July 19, 2022May 21, 2023Categories Latest News

Minister for Infrastructure Ernest Nsabimana speaks to the media after a meeting on Nuclear Science and Technology in Kigali on July 18. Photo: Courtesy. A total of 100 Rwandans are next month expected to graduate with different levels in the industry of nuclear science and technology in what is seen as a major boost for the industry that is new in Rwanda. The studies include everything from radiation oncologists, medical physics, radiation therapy technologists, nurses as well as the economics … Continue reading “OVER 100 RWANDANS SET TO GRADUATE IN NUCLEAR SCIENCE”

NACOSTI BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCIL

Posted on July 19, 2022February 26, 2023Categories Latest News

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 only international NGO bringing together over 200 international natural and The International Science Council (ISC) is a non-governmental organization with a unique global membership that brings together 40 international scientific Unions and Associations and over 140 national and regional scientific organizations including Academies and Research Councils

NACOSTI ACCEPTED AS A MEMBER OF ISC

Posted on July 14, 2022June 28, 2023Categories Latest News

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 of Sciences (KNAS). The ISC is the only international NGO bringing together over 200 international natural and social science unions and associations as well as national and regional scientific organizations including academies, research councils, institutes and foundations. As a member organization of the ISC, NACOSTI has full voting and nominating rights and will be able … Continue reading “NACOSTI ACCEPTED AS A MEMBER OF ISC”

HLPF SIDE EVENT, IYBSSD LAUNCH, ESOF AND CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS

Posted on July 8, 2022April 20, 2023Categories Latest News

ISC is delighted to share this weekly update highlighting the ISC events including a Scientific and Technological Community Major Group side event at the 2022 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), the Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD) as well as additional events and calls for nominations. Please also note, a gentle reminder for Members to participate in the statutory approval of the 2021 accounts: https://council.science/members/approval-of-the-2021-isc-audited-accounts/ (Password:  Accounts2021% ) by 31 July 2022. Events happening this week … Continue reading “HLPF SIDE EVENT, IYBSSD LAUNCH, ESOF AND CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS”

NACOSTI CHOSES KMFRI FOR ITS MAIDEN REVIEW PROCESS

Posted on July 6, 2022July 31, 2023Categories Latest News

Dr. James Mwaluma, KMFRI Director for Marine and Coastal Systems presents highlights of KMFRI researches to NACOSTI Committee on the opening day. The mandate of NACOSTI is to regulate, assure quality and advise the Kenya Government on matters related to Science Technology and Innovation (STI). Its regulatory framework is embedded in the Kenya Constitution 2010, Science and Technology Act 2013, and Legal Notices nos. 106, 107 and 108.When the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) was established in … Continue reading “NACOSTI CHOSES KMFRI FOR ITS MAIDEN REVIEW PROCESS”