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Kenya is privileged to host the Regional Workshop for Future Women Leaders in Nuclear in Africa, 26 July 2022 – 28 July 2022 in Mombasa, Kenya. The objectives of the ongoing Women in Nuclear workshop is to support talents of women in nuclear science & technology; identify & strengthen roles of female scientists in Africa; enhance awareness about role of IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme in socio-economic development.

Minister for Infrastructure Ernest Nsabimana speaks to the media after a meeting on Nuclear Science and Technology in Kigali on July 18. Photo: Courtesy. A total of 100 Rwandans are next month expected to graduate with different levels in the industry of nuclear science and technology in what is seen as a major boost for the industry that is new in Rwanda. The studies include everything from radiation oncologists, medical physics, radiation therapy technologists, nurses as well as the economics … Continue reading “OVER 100 RWANDANS SET TO GRADUATE IN NUCLEAR SCIENCE”

Welcome to the International Science Council, the lobal voice for science. Together we will advance science as a lobal public good. The ISC is the only international NGO bringing together over 200 international natural and The International Science Council (ISC) is a non-governmental organization with a unique global membership that brings together 40 international scientific Unions and Associations and over 140 national and regional scientific organizations including Academies and Research Councils

National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) is now a member of the International Science Council (ISC) following recommendation from the Kenya National Academy of Sciences (KNAS). The ISC is the only international NGO bringing together over 200 international natural and social science unions and associations as well as national and regional scientific organizations including academies, research councils, institutes and foundations. As a member organization of the ISC, NACOSTI has full voting and nominating rights and will be able … Continue reading “NACOSTI ACCEPTED AS A MEMBER OF ISC”

ISC is delighted to share this weekly update highlighting the ISC events including a Scientific and Technological Community Major Group side event at the 2022 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), the Opening Ceremony of the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD) as well as additional events and calls for nominations. Please also note, a gentle reminder for Members to participate in the statutory approval of the 2021 accounts: https://council.science/members/approval-of-the-2021-isc-audited-accounts/ (Password:  Accounts2021% ) by 31 July 2022. Events happening this week … Continue reading “HLPF SIDE EVENT, IYBSSD LAUNCH, ESOF AND CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS”

Dr. James Mwaluma, KMFRI Director for Marine and Coastal Systems presents highlights of KMFRI researches to NACOSTI Committee on the opening day. The mandate of NACOSTI is to regulate, assure quality and advise the Kenya Government on matters related to Science Technology and Innovation (STI). Its regulatory framework is embedded in the Kenya Constitution 2010, Science and Technology Act 2013, and Legal Notices nos. 106, 107 and 108.When the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) was established in … Continue reading “NACOSTI CHOSES KMFRI FOR ITS MAIDEN REVIEW PROCESS”

Jaramogi Oginga  Odinga University  of  Science  and Technology  (JOOUST)  has unveiled a modern molecular and  microbiology  laboratory to boost scientific research in the Lake Region. The laboratory equipped at a cost of Sh33 Million through the  National  Research  Fund (NRF) Infrastructure Support, will  boost  research  in  fresh water, human health and molecular microbiology. The  modern  technology equipment in the lab will also enable  researchers  and  students undertake advanced cell research on plants and animals through DNA and RNA tests. Speaking  … Continue reading “BOOST FOR RESEARCH AS JOOUST LAUNCHES MODERN MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY”

The State of the Bioeconomy in Eastern Africa: 2022

The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) representatives led by the President and CEO Prof Antoine Petit and the Attaché for Science and Higher Education at the Embassy of France in Kenya Dr. Mathieu Guérin paid a courtesy call to the Director General, the National Commission for Science Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), Prof. Walter Oyawa on 22/06/2022 at the headquarters of the commission. The consultative meeting was also graced by Chairpersons of NACOSTI Board Committees Ms. Rachel Shibalira and … Continue reading “HIGH-LEVEL FRENCH DELEGATION PAYS COURTESY CALL TO NACOSTI”