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The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is deeply saddened to have heard of the death of Professor George Albert Magoha, an AAS Fellow and former education Cabinet Secretary of Kenya. He passed away on 24 January 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. Professor Magoha studied at College of Medicine of the University of Lagos and received a Bachelor of Medicine degree in 1978. He furthered his studies in Surgery and Urology at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, where he graduated in 1985. He … Continue reading “CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTION OF PROFESSOR GEORGE ALBERT MAGOHA”

On the UN International Day of Education, ISC Governing Board Members, ISC Members and Fellows call attention to suspension of women’s education in Afghanistan The ISC’s Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science (CFRS) is actively monitoring the state of science and research in Afghanistan. In December 2022, the Afghanistan authorities decreed that higher education for women in Afghanistan would be suspended until further notice. As highlighted in the ISC’s recent Statement urging a reversal of the ban, education is a human right … Continue reading “CONCERN FOR SCIENCE AND RESEARCH IN AFGHANISTAN AS AUTHORITIES BAR WOMEN FROM HIGHER EDUCATION”

When you come across Dr. Elizabeth Wangari Itotia, don’t let her down to earth demeanour fool you. She is the first female radio pharmacist in the country. Radiopharmacy also referred to as Nuclear Pharmacy is a pharmacy profession speciality focused on the appropriate use of radiopharmaceutical drugs. The goal is to improve patient care by ensuring quality and safety in preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals for therapy and diagnosis. She has a few more accolades on her shoulders. She is the … Continue reading “MEET THE FIRST FEMALE RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTIST IN KENYA”

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 17 through January 21, 2023. The meetings with various institutions (both government and non-government) were to determine whether: GM foods are safe for human consumptions; GM crops have negative effects on the environment; GM foods will boost food security in the country; and the laws in the country will adequately govern issues of GMO in … Continue reading “MEETING WITH THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON GMOs”

The University held a two-day Science, Technology and Innovation training on 16th and 17th June, 2022. The training was facilitated by the National Commission on Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI). The training targeted the members of the University Management Board, members of the Science, Technology and Innovation Committee, Deans, Directors and CoDs.  Source: https://laikipia.ac.ke/article/training-sciencetechnology-and-innovation-sti-mainstreaming

The IAEA Deputy Director General of Technical Cooperation Hua Liu(center) with some of the Ministers and ambassadors that attended the 2nd HLPM in Cairo Egypt Kenya, through NACOSTI, was among the countries that attended the 2nd High Level Policy Meeting (HLPM) of the African Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development, and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology (AFRA) Agreement in Cairo, Egypt, from the 5th to the 8th of December 2022. Participants included five state ministers, fourteen ambassadors, and … Continue reading “KENYA PARTICIPATES IN THE AFRICAN HIGH-LEVEL POLICY MEETING, CAIRO, EGYPT”

President William Ruto during the 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium on December 12, 2022. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard] Kenyans could be staring at a digital revolution across the country, starting from how they access government services, browse the internet, earn from the digital space, employment and access to education. Speaking during the 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations in Nairobi themed “Connect, Innovate and Inspire,” President William Ruto said his administration will install 100,000km of digital highway in form of fibre optic … Continue reading “PRESIDENT RUTO BANKS ON DIGITAL REVOLUTION TO CREATE ONE MILLION JOBS”

Nelly Cheboi and her mother receiving the CNN Hero of the year award Nelly Cheboi’s mother could not hide her joy when her daughter was crowned the 2022 CNN Hero of the Year. Cheboi, a software engineer, won the award thanks to her philanthropic work through her company TechLit Africa where she secured computers for children in her rural village. The event, held at the American Museum of Natural History, saw the 29-year-old beat 10 other nominees to win the coveted award. Cheboi, … Continue reading “29-YEAR-OLD KENYAN TECH FOUNDER CROWNED CNN HERO OF 2022”

The United States Department of State’s Office of Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism (WMDT) has organized a five (5)-day in-person training on Foundational Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Investigations for Law Enforcement in Dakar, Senegal from 11th to 16th December 2022. Mr. Denis Yegon, ICT – NACOSTI Mr. Phelix Awuor, ICT – NACOSTI Participants have been selected from Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal. Mr. Denis Yegon and Mr. Phelix Pire of NACOSTI, Kenya were both accepted for the training. NACOSTI … Continue reading “NACOSTI STAFF ACCEPTED FOR TOP LEVEL TRAINING BY THE US STATE DEPARTMENT, IN DAKAR, SENEGAL”