Month: September 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the importance of science and technology for the well-being of global populations, and advances in these fields are necessary not only to recover better from the crisis, but also to address other global challenges, such as poverty, inequality and climate change, speakers said today as the Economic and Social Council opened a two-day forum on the subject. “COVID-19, and the inadequate response to the pandemic, have divided the world in two, between those countries primed … Continue reading “ADVANCES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY CRUCIAL FOR EQUITABLE PANDEMIC RECOVERY, GLOBAL GROWTH, SPEAKERS STRESS, AS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL OPENS MULTI-STAKEHOLDER FORUM”

The challenge of translating knowledge infrastructures to public need The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak made it clear that despite the potential of science, technology, and innovation (ST&I) to positively impact healthcare systems worldwide, as shown by the rapid development of SARS-CoV-2 test diagnostics and new mRNA vaccines, healthcare stakeholders have faced significant challenges in responding to the crisis through well-integrated ST&I-oriented health initiatives and policies. Therefore, the pandemic has mobilized experts, industry, and governments to evaluate alternative trajectories to … Continue reading “RETHINKING APPROACHES OF STI IN HEALTHCARE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC”

According to a report by the World Intellectual Property Organization, Kenya came second after South Africa on the continent. The ranking was done based on an index dubbed the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2021 which looks at the investments in innovation. The report revealed that despite the effects of the global pandemic, countries continued investing heavily in innovation. “Many sectors have shown remarkable resilience – especially those that have embraced digitalization, technology and innovation”, said WIPO Director General Daren Tang. In … Continue reading “KENYANS NAMED SECOND MOST INNOVATIVE PEOPLE IN AFRICA”

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

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, followed by Retirement Benefits Authority (91 per cent), Public Procurement … Continue reading “NACOSTI VOTED BEST STATE CHAMPION OF GENDER FAIRNESS”

The United Kingdom’s University of Oxford – which led the way in the global search for a COVID-19 vaccine – has topped the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for the sixth year running. It was followed by California Institute of Technology and Harvard University, both joint second, Stanford University and the University of Cambridge. The top 10 is dominated by the United States with eight spots and the UK with two and comprises the same top 10 institutions as last … Continue reading “COVID-19 RESEARCH BOOSTS UNIVERSITIES’ GLOBAL RANKING”

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. The ranking was pegged on the existence of a gender mainstreaming structure, development, review and implementation of the gender mainstreaming policy in the various government departments. … Continue reading “NACOSTI TOPS NATIONALLY ON FY 2020/21 GENDER MAINSTREAMING PC TARGET”