Conference Program
The 3rd Multisectoral Conference and Exhibition program is scheduled for four days and will focus on the thematic areas based on the Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Priority Areas.
Welcome Remarks by Prof. Water O. Oyawa, Director General, NACOSTI Reading of joint goodwill message by members of the Conference and Exhibition Consortium, viz: Prof. Walter O. Oyawa, DG, NACOSTI, Prof. Dickson Andala, CEO NRF; Dr. Tony Omwansa, CEO KENIA; Dr. Rosalind Nyawira, Director National Counter Terrosim Centre; Dr. Kevit Desai, MD Centurion Systems; Mr. […]
Opening Remarks by the Chief Guest, and Chief Keynote Lecture: By the Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service , Hon. Felix K. Koskei “Science, Technology and Innovation as the Game Changer in the realization of BETA”
Distinguished Public Lecture by Prof. Peter Gluckman, President, International Science Council (DPL-1) "Science and Technology Futures, and their Potential Impacts on the African Continent”
Inter-Ministerial High-Level Dialogue (HLD-1) "Infusion of Science, Technology, and Innovation into National Systems as the GameChanger for National Security and Sustainable Prosperity: The Case of Digital Superhighway, Creative Economy, and Protective Security"
Hon. Prof. Njuguna Ndungu, Cabinet Secretary, The National Treasury & Economic Planning Hon. Prof. Kindiki Kithure, Cabinet Secretary, Interior & National Administration H.E. Johnson Sakaja, Governor of Nairobi County General Charles Kahariri, Chief of Defence Forces, Ministry of Defence Prof. Ratemo Michieka, Chairperson, National Research Fund Dr. Indeje Wanyama, Board Member, NACOSTI
Lead Thematic Presentations: S1-1 Thematic Area: S1-1 Thematic Area: STI for Urban, County, and Resilient Communities, (including smart cities, Circular Economy, Eco-Housing, and Sustainable Transport-Energy-Habitat Systems)
Mr. John Paul Okwiri, CEO, KOTDA: A new generation of Smart Science and Technology parks/cities to inspire the realization of Kenya’s Vision 2030 Dr. Robert Kagiri, Wanjiru Karanja, and Martin Kangiri, Kiambu County: Building Thika Industrial Smart City – A Blueprint for Sustainable Urban Development Through Science, Technology, and Innovation H.E. Ms. Josephine Gauld (LVO), […]
Lead Thematic Presentations: S1-2 Thematic Area: STI for National Security, Public safety and Emergency Response
Major General Bernard Waliaula, DG, National Defense Industries, KDF: Emerging technologies, and innovative solutions for enhanced National Security and Protective Security Prof. J.W. Khamasi, Principal, Kenya-AIST: A Mission to Foster the Next-generation Scientists and Engineers to Strengthen Kenya’s Economic Security and Global Competitiveness
Lead Thematic Presentations: S1-3 Thematic Area: The Fifth Industrial Revolution, Data Governance, and Emerging/Frontier Technologies
Mr. Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology: Data Governance in the wake of the Fifth Industrial revolution Dr. Chris Tyler, Professor, University College London, UK: Artificial Intelligence in Government and Policy Making: Opportunities and Challenges Prof. Walter O. Oyawa, DG, NACOSTI: Impacts of Dual use Research of Concern and Technological Advances on Public Safety and […]
S1-4 Scholarly Presentations in Parallel Sessions | S1-4(3) HALL C | Scholarly Research, Science, Technology and Innovation Presentations
S1-4 Scholarly Presentations in Parallel Sessions | S1-4(2) HALL B| Special Session on "Enterpreneural Institutions: internal ecosystems for innovation and development", coordinated by KENIA and NACOSTI
S1-4 Scholarly Presentations in Parallel Sessions | S1-4(1) HALL A| Special Session on "Science Diplomacy, Policy, and Future Worlds For Africa", coordinated by KNAS and NACOSTI
Science and Technology Education Week (STEW)
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Inter-Ministerial High-Level Dialogue (HLD-2) "Infusion of Science, Technology, and Innovation into National Systems as the GameChanger for National Security and Sustainable Prosperity: The Case of Affordable Housing, and-Universal Healthcare"
Hon. Nakhumicha S. Wafula, Cabinet Secretary, Health Mr. Charles Hinga, PS Housing and Urban Development, Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development Dr. Esther Muoria, PS TVET, Ministry of Education Prof. Emmanuel Mutisya, Chairman of Council, Kenya-AIST, Konza Prof. Tom Migun Ogada, CEO, ACTS, Chairman KENIA H.E. Anne Waiguru, Governor Kirinyaga County, and […]
Lead Thematic Presentations: S2-1 Thematic Area: Health Security and Substance Abuse Mitigation (including Pharmaceuticals/Traditional medicine Production)
Prof. Chite Asirwa, CEO ICI: The importance of cancer clinical trials in growth of innovative medications and improvement in survival for cancer patients in Kenya Dr. Rosalind Nyawira, Director, National Counter Terrorism Centre: Countering Terrorists use of emerging technological advances for destructive purposes. Prof. Elijah Songok, Director General, KEMRI: Communicating Health Research outcomes to intensify […]
Lead Thematic Presentations: S2-2 Thematic Area: STI Mainstreaming in MDAs through Policy, Governance, Legal, Institutional, and Services Delivery Reforms
Mr. Michael Gumo, Chief officer ICT Infrastructure, County Government of Nairobi: The role of County Governments in promoting the entrenchment of science, technology and innovation in national productions systems Mr. Abdi Korane, National Intelligence Research University College: Re-imagining the national security Science, Technology and Innovation enterprise in the wake of global challenges Mr. Ken Mwige, […]
Lead Thematic Presentations: S2-3 Thematic Area: STI Inclusivity, Advocacy and Diplomacy
H.E. Amb. Meg Whitman, US Ambassador: Science, technology and innovation diplomacy in the wake of modern disruptions Dr. Kipkurui Langat, DG TVETA: Gender mainstreaming in science, technology and innovation in tertiary institutions Prof. Isaiah I.C. Wakindiki, Vice Chancellor, KCA University: Championing Grassroots Culture of Technology Practice and Modernization
Lead Thematic Presentations: S2-4 Thematic Area: Strategic Multi-agency, Multi-Sectoral, and International Cooperation and Partnerships
Dr. Salvatore Arico, CEO ISC: Strengthening global South-South and South-North collaborations and partnerships to promote inclusive sustainable growth Dr. Peggy Oti-Boateng, Executive Director AAS: Multilateral cooperation in Science and Technology for Development Prof. Daniel Mugendi, Chairman, VCs Committee, VC University of Embu: Strategies for Partnerships and Collaborations for the delivery of Sustainable Higher Education Lt. […]
Inter-Ministerial High-Level Dialogue (HLD-3) "Infusion of Science, Technology, and Innovation into National Systems as the GameChanger for National Security and Sustainable Prosperity: The Case of Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation, Smart Economy, and MSME Economy"
Hon. Mithika Linturi, Cabinet Secretary, Agriculture and Livestock Development Hon. Simon Chelegui, Cabinet Secretary, Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Dr. Juma Mukhwana, Principal Secretary, State Department for Industry, Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry Hon. Peter Weru Kinyua, Chairman of Board, KALRO Ms. Rachel Shibalira, Board Member, NACOSTI Prof. Florence Indede, […]
S2-5 Scholarly Presentations in Parallel Sessions | S2-5(2) HALL B | Scholarly Research, Science, Technology and Innovation Presentations
S2-5 Scholarly Presentations in Parallel Sessions | S2-5(2) HALL C | Scholarly Research, Science, Technology and Innovation Presentations
S2-5 Scholarly Presentations in Parallel Sessions | S2-5(1) HALL A | Special Session on "Building a Dynamic and Sustainable Future Together through Science and Technology Parks", coordinated by KOTDA and NACOSTI
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Inter-Ministerial High-Level Dialogue (HLD-4) "Infusion of Science, Technology, and Innovation into National Systems as the GameChanger for National Security and Sustainable Prosperity: The Case for Investments in Research, Skills Development and the Next Generation Workforce "
Hon. Aisha Jumwa, Cabinet Secretary, Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, PS State Department for Higher Education and Research, Ministry of Education Eng. John Tanui, PS ICT and the Digital Economy, Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy Dr. Belio Kipsang, PS Basic Education, Ministry of Education Dr. Gideon Kivengea, Board […]
Lead Thematic Presentations: S3-1 Thematic Area : R&D Strengthening, Priorities, Financing and Infrastructure
Prof. Dickson Andala, CEO NRF: Opportunities and set-backs in the quest for Research funding and financing Prof. Mike Kuria, CEO, CUE: Changing Research, Technology and Innovation landscape: The need for universities to transform from Teaching universities to Research and Technology Universities
Lead Thematic Presentations: S3-1 (Cont'd) Thematic Area : R&D Strengthening, Priorities, Financing and Infrastructure (Cont'd)
Prof. Njenga Munene, Vice Chancellor, Zetech University: Measuring Research and Innovation impacts on national development Prof. Vassey Mwaja, KNAS: Lessons learnt in the sharing of research infrastructures and outcomes
Lead Thematic Presentations: S3-2 Thematic Area: STI Education, Communication, Talent Development, and Next Generation Workforce
H.E. Amb. Okaniwa Ken, Ambassador of Japan to Kenya: Opportunities for deepening partnerships in the mentoring of the Next Generation Workforce for Science, technology and innovation H.E. Namgya Khampa, High Commissioner of India to Kenya: Bolstering open science infrastructures and communication frameworks Eng. Margaret Ogai, CEO, Engineers Board of Kenya: Next Generation Engineering Professionals will […]
Lead Thematic Presentations: S3-3 Thematic Area: STI for Food Security, Nutrition, and harnessing of indigenous knowledge
Dr. Eliud Kireger, DG/CEO, KALRO: Adaptation of food systems to environmental changes to increase agricultural yields Dr. Alexandros Makarigakis, UNESCO Regional Director and Representative(AI): Harnessing Indigenous knowledge for sustainable food systems and Creative Industries
Lead Thematic Presentations: S3-4 Thematic Area: Fostering Technology Protection, Diffusion, and Commercialization through Strategic Investment in MSMEs, Start-ups, and Smart technologies
Dr. David Ngigi, Director ASL, NACOSTI: Securing Indigenous SMEs through Strategic Intellectual Property Frameworks Dr. Tonny Omwansa, CEO KENIA: Implementing innovation cycle in MSMEs: Challenges and missing links
Lead Thematic Presentations:S3-5 Thematic Area: STI for SDGs, Climate Change Mitigation and Harnessing of the Blue Economy
Dr. Danica Ramljak, Senior Science and Innovation Consultant, World bank: Promoting STI interventions in local communities to mitigate vulnerability to climate change Dr. David Gikungu, Director, KMD: Climate Change impacts and mitigation in the Kenyan Context Mr. Anthony Mwangi, CEO, Kenya Association of Manufactures: Blue Economy industries and shipyards hold the next frontier for national […]
Plenary Discussions on the Impact of Science, Technology, and Innovation on National Security, Public Safety, and Inclusive Sustainable Development
Distinguished Public Lecture by Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, Director, Africa Division, IAEA (DPL-2) "Unlocking Nuclear Science and Technology to fast-track achievement of inclusive sustainable development in Africa"
Lead Thematic Presentations: S3-2 (Cont'd) Thematic Area: STI Education, Communication, Talent Development, and Next Generation Workforce (Cont'd)
Dr. Lawerence Banks, DG ICGEB: Opportunities under ICGEB for transforming Higher Education Postgraduate Programmes Dr. Kevit Desai, MD Centurion Systems: Strategies for Private Sector Involvement in Research Funding for Evidence-based Policy Development Prof. Isaac Kibwage, VC Egerton University: Enhancing Higher Education Competitiveness through the establishment of Regional Research Centres Prof. Elijah Omwenga, VC Open University […]
Plenary Discussions on Highlights of Conference Deliberations, and Resolutions
Remarks by Dr. Rosalind Nyawira, Director, National Counter Terrorism Centre Remarks by Prof. Dickson Andala, CEO, NRF on behalf of Consortium members Remarks by Dr. Lawerence Banks, Director General, ICGEB on ICGEB Programmes and Support Conference Resolutions by Prof. Walter O. Oyawa, Director General, NACOSTI Remarks by Prof. Raphael Munavu, Chairman KoTDA, & Chairman Presidential […]
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