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The National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) has strengthened its collaboration with the private sector to accelerate the adoption of research outputs and unlock the economic potential of intellectual property (IP) rights. This initiative was underscored during a high-level meeting held at Lake Naivasha Resort as part of a NACOSTI training module on STI Rights, Transfer, and Commercialization. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from industry and academia, including representatives from the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), Centurion … Continue reading “NACOSTI AND PRIVATE SECTOR COLLABORATE TO DRIVE TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION AND IP MONETIZATION”

The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) and key security agencies have pledged to strengthen collaboration in overseeing research activities across the country. This commitment emerged from a meeting held at Lake Naivasha Resort on February 13, 2025, bringing together NACOSTI officials, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) representatives, and county focal persons. The meeting, chaired by NACOSTI Director General Prof. Walter Oyawa, addressed critical issues surrounding research regulation, compliance with the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Act 2013, … Continue reading “NACOSTI, SECURITY AGENCIES TO TIGHTEN RESEARCH OVERSIGHT”

The Governing Board is one of the key decision-making bodies of the International Science Council providing scientific and strategic leadership to oversee the achievement of the Council’s vision, mission, principles and values, and to secure the financial and management robustness of the Council. The Governing Board consists of 17 members, including the President, the President-elect – who will assume the Presidency in October 2026 – as well as four Vice-Presidents and eleven additional ordinary members. The ISC Chief Executive Officer … Continue reading “NACOSTI DIRECTOR GENERAL CONTINUES FOR A FURTHER ONE TERM AS A GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER OF THE ISC”

Agronomy Complex (Interior View): Inside the Agronomy Complex, where advanced laboratories for genetic engineering and biotechnology will soon take shape. On January 24, 2025, Egerton University took a monumental step towards becoming a regional leader in biotechnology and genetic engineering research. The Project Contract Implementation Team (PCIT) officially handed over the project construction site to the identified contractor, marking the beginning of the establishment of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Regional Research Centre (ICGEB RRC). This development involves … Continue reading “A LANDMARK INITIATIVE FOR SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENT”

Kenya will soon be hosting the first International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Regional Research Centre (ICGEB RRC) in Africa following handing over of the centre construction site at Egerton University to the Project Implementation contractor. The multi-million facility will include research laboratories equipped for genetic engineering and biotechnology, specialized spaces for molecular plant pathology, crop breeding and genetic bio-fortification studies. Speaking during the handover conducted by the Project Contract Implementation Team (PCIT), Egerton University’s Deputy Vice Chancellor in … Continue reading “CONSTRUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR GENETIC ENGINEERING, BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH KICKS OFF”

The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) has formally signed its Performance Contract for the FY2024/25, solidifying its commitment to advancing research, science, technology, and innovation (RSTI) for sustainable development in Kenya. Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba, CBS, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Education, presided over the signing, alongside Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research, Prof. Dickson Andala, NACOSTI Board Member, and Mr. Gideon Kirui, Director of Corporate Services at NACOSTI representing Prof. Walter … Continue reading “NACOSTI SIGNS PERFORMANCE CONTRACT, PLEDGING TO DRIVE KENYA’S RSTI LANDSCAPE”

The National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) convened a crucial meeting with key stakeholders from the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Naivasha, Nakuru County, to strengthen research security and regulatory frameworks within Kenya’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) sector. The meeting, held on January 21, 2025, was a side session within the ongoing Module 1 training on STI Mainstreaming in MDAs in rapidly changing time. The training was spearheaded … Continue reading “NACOSTI TEAM ENGAGES RSTI FOCAL POINTS FROM COUNTIES AND DCI”

The ISC’s interpretation of ‘the right to participate in and benefit from science’ provides a clear framework for understanding the right to science, emphasizing its application in research, policy, and global access to scientific knowledge. It clarifies the obligations, opportunities, and responsibilities in ensuring universal access to science, fostering global dialogue to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future. Background Participating in and benefitting from science (abbreviated to ‘the right to science’) is a universal human right, but the understanding … Continue reading “THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN AND BENEFIT FROM SCIENCE”

The National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation’s Director General is the Erasmus+ National Focal Point (ENFP) responsible for promoting participation by Kenyan institutions and individuals in Erasmus+ activities and programmes. About the Erasmus Virtual Exchanges (EVE) in higher education and youth. These are online people-to-people activities promoting intercultural dialogue and developing soft skills. These activities make it possible for every young person to access high-quality international and cross-cultural education (both formal and non-formal) without physical mobility. The 2024 EVE … Continue reading “KENYAN INSTITUTIONS WIN BIG IN THE ERASMUS+ VIRTUAL EXCHANGES (EVE) AWARDS 2024”