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Plastic pollution has increased dramatically to reach even the most remote parts of our planet. It affects all natural environments from deep oceanic sediments to the atmosphere and agricultural soils, and threatens human health through plastic found in blood, the brain and breastmilk. Over the past few decades, scientific studies have unveiled the mounting threats and risks posed by plastic pollution, which require immediate global action, but also a long-term and sustained scientific participation through a mechanism at the interface … Continue reading “POLICY BRIEF: CREATING A STRONG INTERFACE BETWEEN SCIENCE, POLICY AND SOCIETY TO TACKLE GLOBAL PLASTIC POLLUTION”

The 3rd East African Community Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Conference opened in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday with an appeal to all stakeholders to work together to enable the Community to tap into and benefit from STI opportunities and accelerate their diffusion. Making the appeal, Ms. Hendrina C. Doroba, the Division Manager in charge of Education and Skills Development at the African Development Bank (AfDB) East Africa Regional Office said that accelerating development and diffusion of STI in East Africa will … Continue reading “3RD EAC SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CONFERENCE OPENS IN NAIROBI”

With dwindling capitation throughout the years and a new financing model dependent on the number of students accepted to higher education institutions, there is a need to identify and diversify sustainable revenue options. To this end, JKUAT through the Research, Production and Extension division in collaboration with the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) organized a talk by the Director General, NACOSTI, Prof. Walter O. Oyawa on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The talk sought to provide JKUAT staff … Continue reading “UNIVERSITIES TIPPED ON MAXIMIZING RESEARCH REACH”

On 26 September the National Council for Science Technology and Innovation posted the country’s research permit rules on its website. It also took out adverts in local newspapers to put its message across. The reason for the media blitz, says Stephen Karimi, deputy director in charge of accreditation and quality assurance at Nacosti, is a growing realisation that many people and institutions engage in research in Kenya without permits. “The purpose is to alert all those engaged in research that there … Continue reading “REMINDER! KENYA TOUGHENS UP ON RESEARCH PERMITS FOR LOCALS AND FOREIGNERS”

Dr. Sylvance Okoth, Executive Secretary, EASTECO; Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona, Executive Secretary, IUCEA, and Prof. Walter O. Oyawa, Director General of the National Commission for Science, Technology & Innovation (NACOSTI) launching the East African Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2023-2033 & East African Regional Intellectual Property (IP) Policy2023-2033.. The 3rd EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Conference has commenced marking a pivotal moment for advancing col- laborative efforts in STI within the East African Community (EAC). Hosted jointly by … Continue reading “EAC REGIONAL STI POLICY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY LAUNCHED”

The third East African Community (EAC) Regional Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Conference was attended by more than 300 stakeholders composed of senior government officials, researchers, and members of academics from across Africa to share experiences, best practices and applications of science technology and innovation outputs. Walter Oyawa, director general of Kenya’s National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation, said that the region is keen to prioritize research to develop products that will improve the quality of lives of the … Continue reading “EXPERTS MEET IN KENYA TO HASTEN RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT IN EAST AFRICA”

In an effort to enhance biosecurity on a global scale, The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) collaborate with other agencies, governments and international organizations, such as the World Customs Organization, the World Health Organization, the World Organisation for Animal Health, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs. INTERPOL openly engage in international discussions and encourage inter-agency cooperation on strategic and working levels. As such, INTERPOL participate in and contribute to a variety of formats such … Continue reading “STRENGTHENING LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT TO GLOBAL BIOSECURITY THROUGH INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT”

Following recent competitive interviews undertaken by the Board of the National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI), the following staff have been appointed to the following top and senior management positions. Dr. David Ngigi has been appointed to the position of Director Advisory, Standards, and Licensing. Dr. David Ngigi is a distinguished Entomologist with over 22 years of professional experience in both Public and Private Sectors. He is a known Champion for Science, Technology and Innovation in Kenya. He … Continue reading “NACOSTI STAFF APPOINTED TO TOP AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS AFTER OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE”

A delegation from the Nottingham Trent University (NTU), the State Department for Higher Education and Research and the Centre for Ecosystem Restoration of Kenya (CER_K) paid a courtesy visit to the National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation on 25th  January 2024 at the Commission’s headquarters. This delegation consisted of Mr. Darius Ogutu, the Director, Higher Education in the Ministry of Education,  Prof. Neil Mansfield and Prof. Stephen Williams from Nottingham Trent University, and Mr. Victor Otieno, the seed manager … Continue reading “NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY PAYS A COURTESY CALL TO NACOSTI”

Prof Mary Gikungu Director General of National Museums of Kenya (M), on her right isDr. Evans Taracha a researcher at the National Museum during a workshop at a MachakosHotel. They are flanked by their collaborators from NACOSTI, KEMRI and WRTI The Government through the Natural Products Industry (NPI) Initiative, anchored at the National Museums of Kenya has come up with a programme that will see indigenous knowledge (IK) intellectual assets documented and digitized (DoDi), within the 47 counties. The DoDi … Continue reading “GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING PROGRAMME TO PRESERVE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE ACROSS 47 COUNTIES”