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Dr Benson Mburu represented the National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) during the iGEM 2022 Grand Jamboree that took place from October 25 to October 29, 2022, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, in Paris, France. The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) is a global synthetic biology competition that was initially aimed university students but has since expanded to include divisions for high school students, entrepreneurs, and community laboratories, as well as post-graduates and other researchers. Student teams are … Continue reading “AFRICA PARTICIPATES IN THE iGEM 2022 Grand Jamboree”

When you talk about the emerging technologies in our world today, you are most likely to see that the number practically appears endless. Technology has changed the way we see the world. With different kinds of unique technology appearing every year, we should not be surprised to see several parts of the world experiencing huge changes. Education is not an exception.  Education is an important part of every society. As a student, there are sometimes difficulties that can be experienced. Luckily, there are top tools … Continue reading “7 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES THAT WILL RESHAPE EDUCATION IN 2022”

Kenya demonstrated commitment to the BWC by hosting representatives from 14 countries In Summary National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation director general Walter Oyawa has called for a probe into the safety of food products in the country. Speaking during the food safety workshop about the control of biological weapons, the Nacosti boss said there are fears that most food products consumed locally could occasion health challenges. “The question that should be at the back of everyone’s mind is, … Continue reading “NACOSTI DIRECTOR CALLS FOR PROBE INTO FOOD PRODUCTS”

He spoke at a two-day workshop which attracted scientists and scholars across the African Continent In Summary Ministry of Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha on Tuesday challenged African scientists not to always work towards the set target because it limits their intellectual capability. He spoke on Tuesday during the official opening of the regional workshop on universalisation and effective implementation of the biological weapons convention in Eastern Africa. “I want to challenge you because it is like you are in … Continue reading “WORKING TOWARDS SET TARGET LIMITS INTELLECTUAL CAPABILITY, MAGOHA TELLS SCIENTISTS”

Kenya has adopted several measures to mitigate the threats of biological weapons by terrorists and other criminals, both within and outside its borders. Besides enhancing security at laboratories and vetting scientists, the country will on Tuesday, October 18 host 14 countries on a two-days conference in Mombasa to mitigate the threats in the region that may lead to the tragic loss of lives, catastrophes, widespread illnesses and food shortages. The regional workshop by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs … Continue reading “KENYA TO HOST 2-DAY CONFERENCE ON COUNTERING THREATS OF BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS BY TERRORISTS”

Foodstuff and the environment in Kenya are at the moment safe from dangers posed by harmful organisms that cause diseases, the national science and innovations regulator has assured. The National Commission of Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) says it has ensured that research institutions in Kenya do not mishandle the pathogens in their laboratories. Pathogens are disease-causing agents that scientists keep studying to establish disease patterns (epidemiology) with a view of coming up with preventive and curative measures. Viruses, bacteria, fungi and … Continue reading “KENYA SAFE FROM DISEASE-CAUSING ORGANISMS, SCIENTISTS SAY”

Prof. Hubert Gijzen, the Director and Representative of UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa has called on researchers to contribute to the dissemination of UNESCO’s normative instruments.  He spoke on September 28, 2022, during the official opening of the 2nd Joint Annual Research Ethics Conference which is co-hosted by Daystar University, the National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI), and Daystar University Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee (DU-ISERC). The three-day conference themed: Strengthening Research Ethics in the Global South ends on … Continue reading “UNIVERSITIES CHALLENGED TO MAKE USE OF UNESCO RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS”

Kenya will host a regional workshop seeking global unity towards addressing the potential threat of bioterrorism. The meeting taking place next month comes in the backdrop of increasing concern about security of biological materials in learning institutions and health facilities, which can easily land in the hands of sophisticated criminals. The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), which is co- hosting the event with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), said yesterday the two-day meeting will … Continue reading “KENYA TO HOST REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON BIOTERRORISM”

This report includes seven key recommendations for the international community to better support science systems affected by conflict. On 15 June 2022 the ISC and partners – All European Academies (ALLEA), Kristiania University College, and Science for Ukraine – co-hosted the ‘Conference on the Ukraine Crisis: Responses from the European Higher Education and Research Sectors’. The report of the conference, which was published on 31 August 2022, includes important lessons and recommendations on how to support the science sector in … Continue reading “CONFERENCE ON THE UKRAINE CRISIS: RESPONSES FROM THE EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SECTORS”