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NACOSTI Senior Staff recently paid a visit to St. Thomas Girls Secondary School, where they were received by the Deputy Principal and Mr. Odero, the school’s science teacher. During their visit, the NACOSTI team had the opportunity to witness Kazungu’s unique innovation designed for the detection and testing of respiratory infections. Impressed by her dedication and the potential impact of her creation, NACOSTI extended an invitation for her to participate in the Mombasa ASK Show’s exhibition. Marrieta Kazungu’s biomedical device … Continue reading “ST. THOMAS GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT TO SHOWCASE BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT MOMBASA ASK SHOW”

Kenya held a side event meeting with on US on “Addressing the Misuse of Biology and Bio-terrorism Through National Implementation” that showcased how international cooperation and assistance promote national implementation of #BioweaponsConvention. This was during the Second Meeting of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) which to place from 7th August 2023 to 18th August 2023 in Geneva Switzerland.

The US government has outlined some of the issues that the government needs to implement to woo more investments and strengthen the devolved system of governance, even as its ambassador to Kenya, Ms. Meg Whitman, spoke highly of Kenya’s investment opportunities, terming it as the best investment destination in Africa. Among the raft of measures include a review of its tax policy, a strengthened fight against corruption, and attractive trade policies. The envoy said that, although there are some strides … Continue reading “KENYA IS THE BEST INVESTMENT HUB IN AFRICA, US ENVOY MEG WHITMAN SAYS”

GENEVA, 17 October (Office for Disarmament Affairs) — Nearly a hundred experts from Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda gather in Mombasa, Kenya, from 18 to 19 October for a two-day regional workshop to identify concrete ways to strengthen the Biological Weapons Convention in Eastern African countries. Officials from the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Africa, Regional Coordination Office for United Nations Security Council resolution 1540 (2004), the … Continue reading “EASTERN AFRICAN STATES TO CONVENE WORKSHOP IN KENYA FOR STRENGTHENING REGIONAL APPROACHES TO BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION, 18-19 OCTOBER”

The International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA) is pleased to announce the launch of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s (MMUST) new undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Biosafety & Biosecurity program. Developed in collaboration with the IFBA, and with technical expertise from the University of British Columbia’s Department of Safety & Risk Services, this unique degree program represents a milestone towards a future sustainable workforce by formalizing the biosafety & biosecurity career path within the higher education system. Strategically placed in Kenya, MMUST’s … Continue reading “MMUST LAUNCHES NEW BSC. BIOSAFETY & BIOSECURITY”

On the third of August, the head of state awarded a charter to the Open University of Kenya (OUK). The event held at Konza Technopolis, previously known as Konza Technology City saw the newest university receive legal insitrument to operate. The University seeks to remove traditional obstacles and provide more Kenyans access to higher-education, hence the concept of an open university had been suggested. Through its virtual learning platform known as the eCampus, the Open University of Kenya’s online learning … Continue reading “KENYA’S FIRST VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY CHARTERED”

Reserve Your Spot Today Physical Attendance: To secure your slot for physical attendance, please email us at info@tcc-africa.org Virtual Participation: If you are unable to attend in person, you can still be part of the event by registering online via:https://rb.gy/2de01 EASTECO, PLOS, University of Nairobi, National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), Kenya Library and Information Services Consortium (KLISC), and TCC Africa, are converging for a hybrid workshop on ‘Open Science and Open Access Principles and Practices in Eastern African Community Partner States’. This dialogue marks the second … Continue reading “KENYA NATIONAL OPEN SCIENCE DIALOGUE: OPEN SCIENCE AND OPEN ACCESS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN EASTERN AFRICAN COMMUNITY PARTNER STATES”

National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation director Walter Oyawa, Mr John Agutu and Prof Vincent Onywera during the launch of the Vice Chancellor and CEO’s Research and Innovation Fund at the KCA University. KCA University has launched a research and innovation fund with a seed capital of Sh10 million. The university stated that the initiative dubbed the Vice Chancellor and Chief Executives Fund, will help catalyze research and innovation at the institution with a view of transforming and empowering … Continue reading “UNIVERSITY’S NEW INITIATIVE TO FUND RESEARCH AND INNOVATION”

On Saturday, July 8th, 2023, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, the Principal Secretary of the State Department of Higher Education and Research at the Ministry of Education, paid a visit to the Open University of Kenya. The purpose of the visit was to provide supervision and oversight of the preparations for the chartering of the Open University of Kenya (OUK). Accompanying her on the visit was Prof. Walter Oyawa, the Director General of NACOSTI (National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation). During … Continue reading “PS, HER, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AT NACOSTI HEADQUARTERS TO SUPERVISE THE PREPARATIONS FOR THE CHARTERING OF THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF KENYA”

On the 7th of July 2023, NACOSTI and the Directorate of Higher Education and Research held meeting with the Centre for Ecosystem Restoration-Kenya (CER-K) on fostering effective public-private partnerships (PPPs) in Kenya under the Chairmanship of NACOSTI-Director General. The meeting also brought together key stakeholders from public universities and centers of excellence to discuss the role of collaboration in addressing global challenges through research and innovation. In recognition of the critical and central role played by NACOSTI in Science, Technology … Continue reading “EXPLORING EFFECTIVE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION IN KENYA”