In order to conduct research in Africa—and to regulate and ensure quality in the science, technology, and innovation sector—every researcher must obtain a government license. To support this requirement, the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) provides research licensing, registration of research institutions in Kenya, and accreditation of research institutions. With such a diverse and complex mission, both NACOSTI and African researchers face many challenges. Navigating a challenging ecosystem Before integrating with ORCID, researchers were juggling numerous profile … Continue reading “NACOSTI SUCCESS STORY – ORCID”
HON. LESUUDA NAISULA PAYS COURTESY CALL ON DIRECTOR GENERAL, NACOSTI
Posted on October 18, 2021May 13, 2024Categories Latest NewsHon. Lesuuda Naisula paid a courtesy call to Prof. Walter O. Oyawa, Director General, NACOSTI, on Monday, 18th October 2021
IAEA ISSUES REPORT ON THE ROLE OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
Posted on October 16, 2021July 18, 2023Categories Latest NewsIn the run up to the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published a comprehensive report setting out how nuclear techniques can help the world adapt to a changing climate and become more resilient to extreme weather events. The new publication Nuclear Science and Technology for Climate Adaptation and Resilience offers case studies of IAEA supported projects in countries where nuclear techniques are used to tackle climate related food, water and marine challenges. It … Continue reading “IAEA ISSUES REPORT ON THE ROLE OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION”
NACOSTI DG APPOINTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCIL
Posted on October 14, 2021February 9, 2023Categories Latest NewsNew Governing Board elected to provide scientific and strategic leadership to the International Science Council. A new Governing Board has been appointed to lead the International Science Council, an international non-governmental organization that works to provide a global voice for science in the coming three years. . The Governing Board is a central decision-making body of the Council, which was formed in 2018 by the merger of the International Council of Science (ICSU), representing the natural sciences, and the International … Continue reading “NACOSTI DG APPOINTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCIL”
VISIT BY UNESCO REGIONAL DIRECTOR TO NACOSTI
Posted on October 14, 2021May 13, 2024Categories Latest NewsUNESCO Regional Director for Eastern Africa and Representative to Kenya Prof. Hubert Gijzen accompanied by Sam Partey a Program Specialist at UNESCO Regional office for Eastern Africa paid a courtesy call to the Director General for National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation Prof. Walter Oyawa on 13th October 2021 at the Commission’s headquarters. During the meeting, there were opportune discussions on possible areas of partnership and linkages regarding Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in Kenya towards sustainable development. The … Continue reading “VISIT BY UNESCO REGIONAL DIRECTOR TO NACOSTI”
FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION- RENAISSANCE
Posted on October 7, 2021February 9, 2023Categories Latest NewsColumbus, Copernicus, Michelangelo, Medici were all celebrated explorers of their day – they navigated the unknown, be it terrestrial, celestial, artistic or socio-economic. They lived in an era when creative expression, literacy and learning was revered. This age of humanism led to a resurgence of universities being built as centres of education and influence that in time, propelled civilisation towards modernity. As our creative capacity fuelled the arts, music, philosophy, language and literature, our pursuit of empirical knowledge drove discoveries … Continue reading “FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION- RENAISSANCE”
FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Posted on October 7, 2021May 5, 2023Categories Latest NewsAmerica is serious about avoiding a future where the West must rely on authoritarian regimes for technology. The United Kingdom’s policymakers also need to recognize that science and innovation are not only bedrocks of the West’s future prosperity, but also vital for its global standing. LONDON – The challenge that China’s rise poses for liberal democracies puts a premium on pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Western economies have a deep ability to innovate when they have the will … Continue reading “FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION”
ASSESSMENT OF THE PREPAREDNESS OF PROPOSED ST. PAUL’S UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL ETHICS REVIEW COMMITTEE
Posted on October 4, 2021May 5, 2023Categories Latest NewsThe National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation on 17th August 2021 assessed the Research Directorate’s readiness to institutionalize St. Paul’s University’s Ethical Review Committee. This is a great milestone for the directorate as it will simplify review and approval of scholars’ work.
SENSITIZATION ON STI MAINSTREAMING PERFORMANCE CONTRACT INDICATOR-FY 2021/2022
Posted on October 4, 2021June 19, 2023Categories Latest NewsThe role of STI in Kenya’s development discourse is acknowledged by the Kenyan Government as is depicted in the 10th Edition of the Performance Contracting (PC) Guidelines for the FY 2013/2014, where MDAs were expected to report on research and development (R&D). In FY 2021/2022 the Ministry of Public Service and Gender accepted NACOSTI’s request to STI Mainstreaming as an Indicator in the 18th PC Cycle. To enhance the capacity of the MDAs to effectively implement and report on the … Continue reading “SENSITIZATION ON STI MAINSTREAMING PERFORMANCE CONTRACT INDICATOR-FY 2021/2022”
SCHOLARS CALL FOR ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Posted on October 2, 2021May 13, 2024Categories Latest NewsDaystar University vice-chancellor has stressed the need to give emphasis to ethics, integrity and quality in research. Prof Laban Ayiro and other scholars emphasised the need for academic honesty, saying it was critical for education to make an impact. “Total lack of ethics will carry itself with you as you walk around telling people that you have a PhD, yet you know that the ethical standards of your PhD are false,” said Prof Ayiro. Prof Walter Oyawa, the director-general of the National … Continue reading “SCHOLARS CALL FOR ACADEMIC INTEGRITY”