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EU Ambassador Henriette Geiger speaks to Kenyan students who have won an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarship for various European countries. In attendance were also vice Chancellor’s from Kenyan universities and Prof Walter Oyawa, Director of Nacosti and also Erasmus Plus National Focal point for Kenya. Image: HANDOUT The European Union Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger hosted a pre-departure reception for 23 Kenyan students who are embarking on a journey to various European countries for the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJMs), … Continue reading “EU AMBASSADOR FLAGS OFF 23 KENYAN ERASMUS SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS”

Kenya stands at the precipice of a technological revolution in robotics and Artificial Intelligence. As it embraces this new frontier, the debate over how to regulate these emerging technologies has intensified. The public petition proposing a Kenya Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Society Draft Bill, 2023 aims to establish a regulatory body to oversee this sector. However, rushing into this model without fully understanding our unique challenges and opportunities could hinder the innovation we seek to promote. While this proposed Bill … Continue reading “WHY AI AND ROBOTICS SECTOR NEEDS SMART REGULATIONS URGENTLY”

From left: National Commission for Science and Technology Chief Executive Walter Oyawa, Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority Director General James Keter and Deputy Director Isaac Mundia, and Kenyatta University Dean Michael Gicheru attending a graduation ceremony. Local experts want the government to upscale the application of science and research to make the country competitive in emerging technology adoption. Takle problems They say that in Kenya’s quest for industrialisation, research will help tackle problems such as climate change and pollution and improve the … Continue reading “EXPERTS TOUT RESEARCH BENEFITS AS KENYA CONCLUDES IAEA COURSE”

Geoffrey Boulton, Governing Board member and chair of the Future of Scientific Publishing, presents the new discussion paper, The Case for Reform of Scientific Publishing and invites ISC Members to contribute to the dialogue. Science, understood inclusively to encompass all forms of knowledge and understanding created through rigorous research and scholarship, is both the greatest intellectual achievement and a defining characteristic of our species homo sapiens.  The advancement of knowledge as a global public good has become essential, not just … Continue reading “CHARTING THE FUTURE OF SCIENCE: REFORMING SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING FOR A NEW ERA OF OPEN KNOWLEDGE”

Universities and research organisations across Africa and Europe have called for a new science, technology and innovation (STI) framework for cooperation between the two continents to drive sustainable development. They say it should be grounded in academic excellence, sustainability, capacity-building and scalability. Towards that objective, dozens of leading universities and research institutions jointly with a plethora of regional and global university and research networks on 1 June issued a call for action for the establishment of an integrated Africa-EU Science, Technology and … Continue reading “CALL FOR LONG-TERM AFRICA-EU STI COOPERATION FRAMEWORK”

Following invitation by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), NACOSTI as the sole national regulatory authority on science, technology, and innovation, successfully nominated Dr. Tabitha Amollo from Egerton University, Department of Physics and Nathan Okoth Oduor from University of Embu, Department of Soil Science, Water and Agricultural Resource Management/ Agriculture for the HOPE meeting. The two scholars will be attending the 14th HOPE Meeting with Nobel Laureates scheduled to be held from 27th February to 3rd  March, 2023 in … Continue reading “KENYAN RESEARCHERS SELECTED FOR THE 14TH HOPE MEETING WITH NOBEL LAUREATES ORGANIZED BY JSPS”

Presidential Innovation Awards Winner from Kenya Joseph Nguthuri being awarded his dummy cheque by the Vice President of Uganda Jessica Alupo during the EAC Regional Youth Innovation Forum. An Egerton University student has been awarded for his efforts in championing innovation. Joseph Nguthiru was selected to be part of the six top young innovators in the East African Region. This followed a competitive selection by a pool of eminent experts established by the East Africa Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO). … Continue reading “KENYAN YOUTH WINS EA INNOVATION AWARD”

Press Release: 13th – 14th July 2022, Nairobi Kenya POLICY BRIEF No.1 – Opportunities to Advance Personalised Medicine in Africa Recently, over 70 participants from health systems policy makers, researchers, funding agencies, scientific societies, regional technology developers and international organisations in the field of Personalised Medicine (PM) and health research institutions met in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss Personalised Medicine and identify regional specific needs around the area of PM for potential collaboration between other African Sub-Regions and Europe. The East … Continue reading “SUCCESSFUL EAST AFRICA PERSONALISED MEDICINE REGIONAL STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP HELD IN NAIROBI, KENYA”

The NACOSTI Board and Management with KMFRI Management during the Technical Stakeholder engagement at KMFRI Mombasa. The NACOSTI Board and Management, led by Prof. Raphael Manavu, a Board Member, conducted a technical stakeholder engagement visit to Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) in Mombasa on Friday, July 29, 2022. Prof. James Njiru, CEO of KMFRI, was represented by Dr. Melckzedeck Osore, who welcomed the delegation on his behalf. The discussion centered on the opportunities in Investments in Research, Science, Technology … Continue reading “NACOSTI AND KMFRI TECHNICAL STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT”

As open research in Kenya grows in popularity—especially in the areas of higher education and academia—ORCID adoption has increased as well. ORCID Membership in Kenya represents a diverse group of constituents, including PAMJ in publishing, Strathmore University in higher education, The African Academy of Sciences in funding, and the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) as a key supporter of open research. In order to ensure quality in the science, technology, and innovation sector, every researcher must obtain … Continue reading “NACOSTI: AN OPEN SCIENCE PIONEER IN KENYA”