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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”

The Departmental Committee on Agriculture and Livestock of the Kenyan National Assembly organized a forum to converse about genetically modified organisms in Kenya from January 17 through January 21, 2023. The meetings with various institutions (both government and non-government) were to determine whether: GM foods are safe for human consumptions; GM crops have negative effects on the environment; GM foods will boost food security in the country; and the laws in the country will adequately govern issues of GMO in … Continue reading “MEETING WITH THE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE ON GMOs”

The University held a two-day Science, Technology and Innovation training on 16th and 17th June, 2022. The training was facilitated by the National Commission on Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI). The training targeted the members of the University Management Board, members of the Science, Technology and Innovation Committee, Deans, Directors and CoDs.  Source: https://laikipia.ac.ke/article/training-sciencetechnology-and-innovation-sti-mainstreaming

The IAEA Deputy Director General of Technical Cooperation Hua Liu(center) with some of the Ministers and ambassadors that attended the 2nd HLPM in Cairo Egypt Kenya, through NACOSTI, was among the countries that attended the 2nd High Level Policy Meeting (HLPM) of the African Regional Cooperative Agreement for Research, Development, and Training Related to Nuclear Science and Technology (AFRA) Agreement in Cairo, Egypt, from the 5th to the 8th of December 2022. Participants included five state ministers, fourteen ambassadors, and … Continue reading “KENYA PARTICIPATES IN THE AFRICAN HIGH-LEVEL POLICY MEETING, CAIRO, EGYPT”