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President William Ruto has established a new State Department under the Ministry of Education, appointing Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat as the Principal Secretary for Science, Research, and Innovation. This department has been carved out from the Higher Education docket, currently overseen by PS Beatrice Inyangala. With this move, the Ministry of Education, headed by CS Julius Ogamba, now has three Principal Secretaries. The other two are Julius Bitok, who will manage the Basic Education Department, and Inyangala, who retains Higher Education. … Continue reading “PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO CREATES NEW STATE DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, RESEARCH, AND INNOVATION”

The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) has taken significant strides in upholding research standards across Kenya, recently concluding comprehensive verification assessments of two proposed research institutes and four institutional scientific and ethical review committees (ISERCs). This initiative is part of NACOSTI’s mandate to ensure the relevance and quality of research, science, technology, and innovation (RSTI) in Kenya. The two research institutes assessed were the Nyanza Reproductive Health Society, which operates from the Lumumba Sub-County Hospital, and the … Continue reading “NACOSTI CONCLUDES THE ASSESSMENT OF TWO RESEARCH INSTITUTES AND FOUR INSTITUTIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND ETHICAL REVIEW COMMITTEES”

The UNESCO Regional Offices for Western, Eastern, and Southern Africa organized a crucial workshop aimed at enhancing the first version of the study, The Role of Women in Science and Innovation. This initiative sought to strengthen data and case studies, particularly from Francophone regions, where six countries—Senegal, Togo, Mauritania, Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), and Uganda—were selected to participate. The workshop aimed to drive concrete actions and commitments to support women’s full participation in Africa’s scientific and technological development, … Continue reading “WORKSHOP ON THE FINALIZATION OF THE REPORT ON THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND INNOVATION IN AFRICA”

The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) made a significant impact at the 2025 Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Eldoret National Show, held from March 5th to 8th 2025. At their vibrant exhibition, NACOSTI showcased its crucial work in steering Kenya’s scientific and technological advancement. The commission engaged actively with a diverse audience, including researchers, budding innovators, eager students, and members of the public. Key discussions centered on the vital role of STI policies in driving national progress. … Continue reading “NACOSTI STRENGTHENS RSTI PRESENCE AT 2025 ASK ELDORET SHOW”

The National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) successfully conducted an engaging sensitization session for the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB) RSTI Team, aiming to strengthen the region’s capacity in Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation (RSTI). The sensitization workshop brought together key stakeholders from academia, government agencies, and technical institutions to discuss the importance of RSTI in driving socio-economic transformation in the Lake Region. Participants included representatives from Alupe University, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST), … Continue reading “NACOSTI SENSITIZES LAKE REGION ECONOMIC BLOC ON RESEARCH, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION”

NACOSTI convened for a sensitization forum with institutions across the North Rift Region aimed at strengthening coordination and collaboration in the RSTI sector. The event brought together representatives from academia, healthcare, technical training institutions, and national government administration, underscoring the region’s commitment to advancing RSTI for economic growth and development. Participants were drawn from leading institutions, including the University of Eldoret, Baraton University, Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Eldoret Campus, Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Elgon View College, and Eldoret … Continue reading “SENSITIZATION OF NORTH RIFT REGION ECONOMIC BLOC ON RESEARCH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION”

The National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) successfully conducted a five-day in-person training on “STI Intellectual Property Rights, Transfer, and Commercialization” from February 10th to 14th, 2025, at Lake Naivasha Resort, Nakuru County. The event attracted over 165 participants from various sectors across Kenya. The training aimed to enhance understanding of intellectual property (IP) protection, technology transfer, and commercialization strategies, key drivers for fostering innovation and economic growth. Experts in IP law, technology transfer, and research commercialization led … Continue reading “NACOSTI HOSTS LANDMARK TRAINING ON STI INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, TRANSFER, AND COMMERCIALIZATION”

The National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) successfully concluded a five-day training program on “STI Mainstreaming in MDAs in Rapidly Changing Times.” The event, held from January 20 to 24 at Lake Naivasha Resort in Nakuru County, marked a critical step in equipping government institutions with the tools and strategies needed to integrate Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) into their operations. Over 100 participants, representing diverse Ministries, Counties, Departments, and Agencies (MCDAs), as well as key private sector … Continue reading “STI MAINSTREAMING IN MDAS: NACOSTI TRAINS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS TO ADAPT TO RAPID CHANGE TIMES”

KCA University officially launched its Institutional Scientific and Ethics Committee (ISERC) on February 18, 2025. The launch ceremony, held in the university’s conference room, was attended by the Director General of the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) as the chief guest. In October 2024, the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) accredited KCA University’s ISERC to conduct ethical reviews of research proposals in the social sciences. KCA University’s accreditation strengthens its capacity to review and … Continue reading “LAUNCH OF KCA UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND ETHICS COMMITTEE”

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