Scientists from across East Africa have been challenged to transform their research into commercially viable businesses capable of creating jobs, strengthening food security and driving the region’s bioeconomy. The call was made during the pitch day of the second Biobased Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (BIEB) at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)…
By James Mutua Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to placing science, technology and innovation at the centre of Kenya’s development agenda during the inaugural Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Society (STRI4Society) Week at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Speaking at the…
By Jameson Kenya is accelerating efforts to manufacture its own vaccines while scientists intensify research into drug-resistant infections killing newborns, positioning prevention at the centre of the country’s long-term health strategy. Speaking on Day Two of the 16th Annual KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference, Director General of the Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat,…
By Jameson The 16th Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference opened today in Nairobi, bringing together scientists, policymakers, development partners and industry leaders to chart the future of vaccine research, innovation and manufacturing in Kenya and across Africa. Held under the theme “The Future of Health: Scientific Research, Innovations, Technologies…
By Jameson Mutua Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak has called on Parliament to champion increased and coordinated investment in research and innovation, saying Kenya risks stagnation unless it strengthens its knowledge economy and fully implements national commitments on research funding. Speaking during the validation meeting for the Kenya Research Financing…
