Month: March 2026

The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) hosted a meeting on African Regional Cooperative Agreement (AFRA) projects, convening policy makers, research institutions, academia and partners. The meeting provided a platform for reviewing ongoing initiatives, sharing achievements, addressing implementation challenges and charting the future of AFRA programmes in Kenya and the broader African region. The event was officiated by Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, and NACOSTI Acting Director General, Dr. David Ngigi who delivered … Continue reading “REGIONAL SCIENCE COLLABORATION IN FOCUS AS NACOSTI HOSTS AFRA STAKEHOLDERS”

Kenya has taken a significant step toward advancing innovation and sustainable development with the launch of the Kenya Science, Research and Innovation Synergy Blueprint, a framework designed to unify efforts across the country’s research and innovation ecosystem.The initiative worth more than Ksh.400 billion was unveiled at a high-level event attended by policymakers, scientists and development partners, signalling commitment to harness science, technology and innovation (STI) as key drivers of economic growth and societal progress. Speaking during the launch, State department … Continue reading “SCIENCE AND INNOVATION TAKE CENTRE STAGE AS KENYA LAUNCHES NEW BLUEPRINT”

National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) convened at the University of Nairobi, Upper Kabete Campus for a tree planting exercise as part of ongoing national efforts to restore forest cover and promote environmental sustainability. The tree planting activity forms part of the Government’s initiative to increase Kenya’s forest cover and combat the effects of climate change through large-scale afforestation and reforestation programs. Through such initiatives, institutions across the country continue to play a key role in supporting national … Continue reading “NACOSTI SUPPORTS NATIONAL TREE GROWING CAMPAIGN WITH A TREE PLANTING EXERCISE”