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President William Ruto with PS State Department for Science, Research and Innovation Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak and NACOSTI’s Yasmin Hussein holds a trophy won by the Commission. The 2025 ASK Mombasa International Show started with outstanding energy and ambition with the theme “Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth,” at the Mkomani Showground Mombasa County from 1st – 7th September 2025. The occasion brought together policy makers, innovators, entrepreneurs, businesses, students, and educators for opportunities and networking in … Continue reading “NACOSTI SHINES AT THE MOMBASA ASK SHOW”

The Kenya research integrity forum hosted by Training Centre in Communication TCC Africa and Digital Science in partnership with NACOSTI brought research experts into a discussion on matters research where different topics of concern were put across to better and promote integrity in scholarly and scientific inquiry. The workshop underscored the central role of research integrity in advancing national development goals, and mandate informing evidence-based policymaking, and sustaining public trust in science. NACOSTI Ag. Director Dr. David Ngigi highlighting on … Continue reading “KENYA RESEARCH INTEGRITY WORKSHOP”

Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, Principal Secretary, State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, delivers his address during the Kenya National Research Festival 2025 at Egerton University, Nakuru County. August 2025, The Kenya National Research Festival 2025, hosted at Egerton University in Nakuru County, emerged as a landmark event celebrating research excellence while promoting collaboration and investment in sustainable agriculture and food security. Organized by the Kenya National Research Fund in partnership with Egerton University, the festival brought together a diverse group … Continue reading “KENYA NATIONAL RESEARCH FESTIVAL 2025: CATALYSING INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY AT EGERTON UNIVERSITY”

Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation signs the visitor’s book at the NACOSTI booth. August 2025, Devolution Conference 2025 hosted at Homabay National School in Homabay County brought together national and county leaders, development partners, and civil society organizations under the unifying theme: For the People, For Prosperity: Devolution as a Catalyst for Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice. The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) actively participated in this Devolution Conference reinforcing the role of Research, Science, … Continue reading “NACOSTI ADVOCATES FOR INNOVATION-DRIVEN DEVOLUTION AT 2025 CONFERENCE”

The Principal Secretary Science, Research, Innovation, Ministry of Education Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, PhD, EBS officially opened the 4th NACOSTI Multi-sectoral Conference and Exhibitions on Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) at Lake Naivasha Resort, running from June 9th-12th, 2025. He also gave remarks on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry Education. In his speech, the PS highlighted the critical role of STI in Kenya’s journey towards inclusive, knowledge-driven development, aligning with Vision 2030 and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). … Continue reading “KENYA RAMPS UP RESEARCH, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION AGENDA AS NACOSTI HOSTS MULTI-SECTORAL CONFERENCE ON RST&I”

The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) is gearing up to host a significant multisectoral conference focused on the crucial intersection of Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation (RSTI) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and their monetization. The event, themed “Research, Technology and Innovation: Impacts, Intellectual Property Protection and Monetization,” is set to convene a diverse group of national and international stakeholders in Nairobi to deliberate on strategies for leveraging IP to drive sustainable economic growth, enhance national security, … Continue reading “THE 4TH MULTI-SECTORAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITIONS ON RESEARCH, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (MS-CORSTI)”

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”