Category: Science

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…

By Janet Otieno MAPUTO – Stakeholders in higher education, research, and innovation convened in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, for the 2nd Annual Implementers Forum of the MozSkills Project, held under the auspices of the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif). Launched in 2021 through a partnership…