SIR PETER GLUCKMAN, BECOMES PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCIL

Peter Gluckman, an internationally recognized biomedical scientist and former Chief Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and recently retired chair of the International network for Government Science Advice, becomes President of the International Science Council. Motoko Kotani becomes President-Elect.  Peter Gluckman has become President of the International Science Council (ISC), taking up the position as head of the ISC’s Governing Board for a three year mandate. Gluckman assumes [...]

THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (CTBTO) DR. ROBERT FLOYD VISITS THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION HQs

The Executive Secretary CTBTO paid a courtesy call to the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education Prof. George Maghoha who was represented by the Principal Secretary, State Department of University Education and Research (SDUER), Amb. Simon Nabukwesi. The Executive Secretary held fruitful discussions with the PS that touched on the important role Kenya is playing in keeping the world safe from nuclear tests by hosting two International Monitoring Systems (IMS) stations, [...]

KENYAN SCHOLAR ELECTED TO GOVERNING BOARD OF GLOBAL SCIENCE COUNCIL

Kenyan universities will now find it easy to forge international partnerships, secure research funding and also improve their rankings after the country joined Governing Board of International Science Council (ISC). National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) Chief Executive Walter Oyawa has been elected to sit on the crucial organ, opening doors for global partnerships for local institutions and experts. ISC is an international non-governmental organisation that works to [...]

HON. LESUUDA NAISULA PAYS COURTESY CALL ON DIRECTOR GENERAL, NACOSTI

Hon. Lesuuda Naisula paid a courtesy call to Prof. Walter O. Oyawa, Director General, NACOSTI, on Monday, 18th October 2021

NACOSTI DG APPOINTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COUNCIL

New Governing Board elected to provide scientific and strategic leadership to the International Science Council. A new Governing Board has been appointed to lead the International Science Council, an international non-governmental organization that works to provide a global voice for science in the coming three years. . The Governing Board is a central decision-making body of the Council, which was formed in 2018 by the merger of the International Council [...]

VISIT BY UNESCO REGIONAL DIRECTOR TO NACOSTI

UNESCO Regional Director for Eastern Africa and Representative to Kenya Prof. Hubert Gijzen accompanied by Sam Partey a Program Specialist at UNESCO Regional office for Eastern Africa paid a courtesy call to the Director General for National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation Prof. Walter Oyawa on 13th October 2021 at the Commission’s headquarters. During the meeting, there were opportune discussions on possible areas of partnership and linkages regarding Science, [...]

SCHOLARS CALL FOR ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Daystar University vice-chancellor has stressed the need to give emphasis to ethics, integrity and quality in research. Prof Laban Ayiro and other scholars emphasised the need for academic honesty, saying it was critical for education to make an impact. “Total lack of ethics will carry itself with you as you walk around telling people that you have a PhD, yet you know that the ethical standards of your PhD are false,” said [...]

MULTISECTORAL CONFERENCE ON STI

Chief Guest (Dr. Sarah Ruto), Principal Secretary (Amb. Simon Nabukwesi), Members of the High Level Panel on STI, and Director General(Prof. Walter Oyawa) during the Multisectoral Conference on STI

NACOSTI VOTED BEST STATE CHAMPION OF GENDER FAIRNESS

The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (Nacosti) has been rated the best government institution in advancing gender equity. The commission scored 98 per cent in an evaluation done by the State Department of Gender and National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) on gender mainstreaming in government departments for the 2020/2021 financial year. In the State corporation category, Konza Technopolis Development Authority came in second with 93 per cent, [...]

NACOSTI TOPS NATIONALLY ON FY 2020/21 GENDER MAINSTREAMING PC TARGET

The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (Nacosti) has been rated the best government institution in advancing gender equity. The commission scored 98 per cent in an evaluation done by the State Department of Gender and National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) on gender mainstreaming in government departments for the 2020/2021 financial year. Daily Nation Newspaper Extract The ranking was pegged on the existence of a gender mainstreaming structure, [...]

MULTI-SECTORAL CONFERENCE ON STI

Chief Administrative Secretary Dr. Sarah Ruto delivers Keynote Address on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary, Prof. George Magoha

KNAS TEAM PAID A COURTESY CALL ON THE DIRECTOR GENERAL, NACOSTI

The Kenya National Academy of Sciences (KNAS), led by Prof. Raphael M. Munavu, (FKNA) – Chairman and Prof. Ratemo Michieka, (FKNA) - Hon. Secretary on Wednesday, 22nd July 2021, paid a courtesy call on the Director General, NACOSTI, Prof. Walter O. Oyawa. The purpose of the visit was to foster collaboration between the two institutions.

PS SDUER, AMB. SIMON NABUKWESI MEETS CEOS OF SAGAS BASED AT NACOSTI BUILDING

The Principal Secretary, State Department for University Education visited NACOSTI Headquarters on 10th February 2021 to get firsthand knowledge on progress made towards relocation of several SAGAs to NACOSTI Building. Present during the visit were the Director General, NACOSTI as the host, CEOs of Universities Fund, KNQA, NRF, National Biosafety Authority and KENIA. In his remarks during the joint meeting, the Principal Secretary-SDUER thanked NACOSTI Management for accommodating the SAGAs [...]

HIS EXCELLENCY THE AMBASSADOR OF IRAN – H.E JAFAR BARMAKI PAID A COURTESY CALL TO OUR DIRECTOR GENERAL – PROF. WALTER OYAWA

Earlier today on 14th December 2020, His Excellency the Ambassador of Iran - H.E Jafar Barmaki paid a courtesy call to our Director General - Prof. Walter Oyawa. In the meeting there were timely discussions on areas of partnership to utilize and promote STI in Kenya and between Iran and Kenya.

SCIENCE AND RESEARCH KEY TO UNLOCKING KENYA’S DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL, PRESIDENT KENYATTA SAYS

President Uhuru Kenyatta has said science and research are key to unlocking Kenya's development potential especially in finding solutions to challenges slowing down the country's progress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvggjEiqKFY The President, therefore, said the Government will continue implementing programmes aimed at nurturing its growing scientific talent pool so as to create wealth and expand employment opportunities for Kenyans. President Kenyatta spoke today during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the International Centre of [...]

KEMRI HOSTS THE COVID-19 DRUG DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM

A new consortium targeting research and development of COVID-19 drugs in Kenya has been birthed. The nascent consortium that brings together five local Universities and KEMRI has received an initial seed funding of over Ksh. 50 million from the National Research Fund (NRF) for this task. Members of the consortium who are also the Principal Investigators (PIs) include Prof. Isabel Wagara from Egerton University, Dr. Peter Kirira from Mount Kenya [...]

DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVITY AND FREEDOM IN SCIENCE

Domain 5: Freedom and responsibility in science An ongoing social revolution in many societies is concerned with combating racism and gender stereotypes, recognizing the value of all and ensuring inclusivity. These issues are as important in science as they are in wider society. At the same time, political destabilization and the climate emergency have led to a new era of displacement of peoples seeking refuge in other countries. These pressures [...]

SCIENTISTS WARN OF ‘IMMENSE MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT’ OF CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change will lead to a mental health crisis as people are forced out of their homes and witness natural disasters, it is feared. But acting to protect green spaces and areas with rich ecosystems can both protect the climate and improve mental health, experts believe. Extreme weather is expected to become more common because of global warming, with the recent flooding in Germany widely seen as an example. This is likely [...]