By Eddah Waithaka Kenya is taking bold steps to build a knowledge-driven economy by strengthening doctoral training and research. Stakeholders from government, academia, and industry gathered at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha for a high-level policy dialogue on doctoral education, organized by the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), the PASET […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Tuesday, February 11, the 15th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference officially opened at the Safari Park Hotel. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, opened the event on behalf of Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Debra Mulongo Barasa. The conference highlighted Kenya’s increasing dedication to research, innovation, […]
By Eddah Waithaka Jacob’s Ladder Africa, a prominent continental non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting green solutions and sustainability across the continent, recently held an inspiring exhibition in Nairobi that highlighted the groundbreaking climate innovations of young green entrepreneurs. Throughout the challenge, participants presented a diverse array of innovative projects, each reflecting a unique approach to […]
By Eddah Waithaka Heifer International, a global non-profit organisation working to end hunger and poverty through sustainable agriculture, released a report on Wednesday 20 March in Nairobi, Kenya, highlighting how tens of thousands of African smallholder farmers have seen their livelihoods transformed through a technology-driven mechanisation initiative. The report, titled ‘Mechanization for Africa: Innovative Financing […]
