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The U.S. Department of State, in cooperation with CRDF Global, has organized a training on Protecting Information Technology Systems Containing Genomic Data at Biological Laboratories in Sub-Saharan Africa which will be hosted on March 1-2, 2023, at the Marriott Crystal Towers in Cape Town, South Africa. Dr. Mary Onsarigo, Mr. Denis Yegon, and Mr. Phelix Awuor from NACOSTI are among the selected participants for the training. This two-day workshop will bring together academics, biological industry representatives, policymakers, and regulators to … Continue reading “THREE NACOSTI STAFF SELECTED BY US STATE DEPARTMENT TO UNDERGO STATE-OF-THE-ART TRAINING IN SOUTH AFRICA ON CYBERSECURITY AND CYBERHYGIENE”

Kenya through the Ministry of Education seeks to enhance its participation in the Horizon Europe Programme and other similar Programmes through a well-coordinated awareness, empowerment and reporting framework as a means of escalating Kenya’s investments in R&D and fostering STI Mainstreaming in MDAs. As part of progressing the EU-Kenya RSTI initiative and other similar grant seeking opportunities to achieve fruitful and measurable outcomes for the country, Hon. Ezekiel Machogu, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education appointed the National Research, Technology and … Continue reading “NACOSTI DG TO LEAD NATIONAL RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION CONSORTIUM/COMMITTEE (NARTIC)”

Delegates from the Republic of Kenya and UNICRI met in Geneva on 30 November 2022 on the side lines of the Ninth Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention to discuss new areas of cooperation in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risk mitigation. The meeting was chaired by the Director General of Kenya’s National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Walter Oyawa and discussed two new areas of cooperation. The first area of cooperation is to reinforce the … Continue reading “UNICRI AND THE KENYAN DELEGATION DISCUSS NEW AREAS OF COOPERATION IN CBRN RISK MITIGATION”

Proceedings of the Bilateral Side Meeting with the Delegation of the Republic of Kenya during the Preparatory Committee Meeting of the Ninth Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention  The meeting with a representative of UNICRI, Mr. Francesco Marelli, was chaired by the Chief Executive Officer Dr. Joshua Cheboiwo on behalf of the Head of Delegation, Prof. Walter Oyawa. Dr. Cheboiwo requested members to introduce themselves as they stated the institution they represented. The following members from Kenya were present: … Continue reading “PROCEEDINGS OF THE BILATERAL SIDE MEETING BETWEEN THE DELEGATION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA AND UNICRI”

The Partnership in Applied Sciences Engineering and Technology (PASET) Governance Meetings hosted by Rwanda, through the Ministry of Education were held in Kigali on February 1st and 2nd 2023 respectively. This first in-person meeting since the COVID-19 pandemic was attended by High-level government officials from the sub-Saharan African member governments including Ministers of Education/Higher Education/TVET, senior Government representatives, high level representatives from the World Bank, Korea and Scientists, Academics and Private Sector Representatives who are members of the Consultative Advisory … Continue reading “PASET MEMBERS RECONFIRM COMMITMENT TO UPLIFT SCIENCE SOLUTIONS FOR AFRICA’S INDUSTRIALIZATION”

The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) has been invited to receive a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) award and recognition (Award Category: Best Statutory Commission on DIEB) on Friday, March 3, 2023 during DIAR 5th Edition Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony to be held at Arabuko Hall, the Sarit Expo Centre, Westlands, Nairobi in a ceremony that will take place from 05:00 P.M to 10:00 P.M guided by the theme “Belonging – I belong, You Belong, … Continue reading “NACOSTI AWARDED AS THE BEST STATUTORY COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING (DEIB)”

The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) is established under the Science, Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 (Rev. 2014) with a unique mandate of regulating and assuring quality in the research, science, technology and innovation (STI) sector, and advising the Government in matters related thereto. In so doing, the Commission Regulates, Coordinates, Advises and Promotes Research, Science, Technology and Innovation activities in the country. NACOSTI’s mandate places the institution at the core of ensuring that all sector players … Continue reading “MESSAGE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL, NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ON THE OCCASION OF THE 8TH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SCIENCE”

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is deeply saddened to have heard of the death of Professor George Albert Magoha, an AAS Fellow and former education Cabinet Secretary of Kenya. He passed away on 24 January 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. Professor Magoha studied at College of Medicine of the University of Lagos and received a Bachelor of Medicine degree in 1978. He furthered his studies in Surgery and Urology at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, where he graduated in 1985. He … Continue reading “CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTION OF PROFESSOR GEORGE ALBERT MAGOHA”

On the UN International Day of Education, ISC Governing Board Members, ISC Members and Fellows call attention to suspension of women’s education in Afghanistan The ISC’s Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science (CFRS) is actively monitoring the state of science and research in Afghanistan. In December 2022, the Afghanistan authorities decreed that higher education for women in Afghanistan would be suspended until further notice. As highlighted in the ISC’s recent Statement urging a reversal of the ban, education is a human right … Continue reading “CONCERN FOR SCIENCE AND RESEARCH IN AFGHANISTAN AS AUTHORITIES BAR WOMEN FROM HIGHER EDUCATION”

When you come across Dr. Elizabeth Wangari Itotia, don’t let her down to earth demeanour fool you. She is the first female radio pharmacist in the country. Radiopharmacy also referred to as Nuclear Pharmacy is a pharmacy profession speciality focused on the appropriate use of radiopharmaceutical drugs. The goal is to improve patient care by ensuring quality and safety in preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals for therapy and diagnosis. She has a few more accolades on her shoulders. She is the … Continue reading “MEET THE FIRST FEMALE RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTIST IN KENYA”