Month: April 2025

Germany will get a new “super–high-tech ministry” responsible for research, technology, and aerospace, according to the coalition agreement published by the incoming government this week. The announcement is one of several nods to science in the 144-page agreement, unveiled on 9 April following weeks of negotiations between the center-right Christian Democrats (CDU) and its sister party, the Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU)—who together won the most seats in February’s federal elections—and the center-left Social Democrats. The agreement is expected … Continue reading “GERMANY TO CREATE ‘SUPER–HIGH-TECH MINISTRY’ FOR RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND AEROSPACE”

In the face of dwindling global funding, tariffs, and geopolitical tensions, African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina said on Friday that Africa must wean itself from aid dependency and urgently chart its future through self-reliance, strategic partnerships, and leveraging its vast natural resources. He spoke on Friday in Abuja at the 14th Convocation Ceremony of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), where he delivered a thought-provoking lecture. The address “Advancing Africa’s Positioning within Global Development and Geopolitical Dynamics” … Continue reading “THE ERA OF AID OR FREE MONEY IS GONE. AFRICA MUST OVERHAUL ITS APPROACH TOWARD ACHIEVING FAST-PACED DEVELOPMENT”

In a bid to strengthen its academic and operational frameworks, Kenyatta University recently hosted a managerial staff sensitization workshop on Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Mainstreaming. Held on 12th and 13th March 2025 at the Business and Students Service Complex (BSSC) Mall, the event brought together Deans, Deputy Deans, Chairpersons of Departments, Research, Innovation, and Outreach coordinators, STI Champions, and Focal Persons to explore how STI can be seamlessly integrated into the university’s strategic plans. Officially opened by the Ag. … Continue reading “TAKING CHARGE IN MAINSTREAMING STI FOR NATIONAL GROWTH”

Kenya is positioning itself to be Africa’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) hub for model innovation, driving sustainable development, economic growth and social inclusion. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said Kenya strives to take lead in AI research and application keeping in mind the transformative potential of AI moving into the future. Mudavadi who represented Kenya at the just concluded Global AI Summit 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda has affirmed that Kenya is also looking at ensuring the AI ecosystem is … Continue reading “KENYA TO TAKE LEAD IN ETHICAL, INCLUSIVE AND INNOVATION DRIVEN AI ADOPTION”

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has officially entered into a seven-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wellcome, a UK-based charitable foundation, and the University of Oxford. The agreement was signed on Thursday evening, 27th, March 2025, at the Wellcome headquarters in London, marking a significant boost for medical research and training in Kenya. Under the partnership, Wellcome and the University of Oxford will support research activities with a funding commitment of up to GBP 91 million (KES 15 billion) … Continue reading “KEMRI SIGNS LANDMARK GBP 91 MILLION PARTNERSHIP WITH WELLCOME AND UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD TO BOLSTER HEALTH RESEARCH IN KENYA”