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26 Aug, 24

Kenyan Researchers Feted at Inaugural National Research Festival

Kenyan Researchers Feted at Inaugural National Research Festival By Sharon Atieno As the first Kenyan National Research Festival came to a close, several researchers were awarded for their stellar performance in their various fields of research. The National Outstanding Researchers Awards (NORA), a first of its kind, sought to celebrate achievements of Kenyan researchers, spur […]
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26 Aug, 24

Aga Khan Hospital Introduces Innovative Vaginal Surgery Technique in Africa

Aga Khan Hospital Introduces Innovative Vaginal Surgery Technique in Africa By Gift Briton The Aga Khan University Hospital has become the first health facility in Africa to perform the vNotes procedure. Also known as vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, vNotes is an advanced minimally invasive gynecological technique that allows for the treatment of various […]
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Youths’ Engagement in Research Crucial for Development

Youths’ Engagement in Research Crucial for Development By Joyce Ojanji Kenyan youths have been urged to engage in research that fuels progress and drives innovation in the country. This was said during the official opening of the Kenya National Research Festival co-hosted by Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) and the National Research Fund. Felix Koskei, Chief […]
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22 Aug, 24

Africans Urged to Move from Research to Production

Africans Urged to Move from Research to Production By Sharon Atieno Despite technological and research advancements in the continent, Africans still rely heavily on imported goods with its manufacturing sector lagging behind others. Reports indicate that the continent’s share of global manufacturing has declined from 3% in the 1970s to less than 2% with production […]
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22 Aug, 24

Kenya Launches Africa’s First ISO-Certified Personal Protective Clothing

Kenya Launches Africa’s First ISO-Certified Personal Protective Clothing By Sharon Atieno To address operator safety issues when carrying out agricultural activities such as spraying of pesticides on crops, Kenya has launched the first ISO-Certified personal protective clothing in Africa. The new protective clothing, certified under KS ISO 27065 C1, is a result of a collaboration […]
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Kenya to Host Inaugural National Research Festival

Kenya to Host Inaugural National Research Festival By Joyce Ojanji The National Research Fund (NRF) of Kenya, in partnership with Young Scientists Kenya (YSK), is set to host the first-ever Kenya National Research Festival. Scheduled to take place from August 19th to 23rd, 2024, the event will be hosted under the theme “Research Partnerships and […]
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Paris to Host Global Forum on Investment in Africa’s Energy

Paris to Host Global Forum on Investment in Africa’s Energy By Isabella Njeri In a concerted effort to catalyze new sources of capital and broaden the pool of global investors in Africa’s energy sector, an exclusive Global Forum will take place in Paris, France, in 2025 under the theme “Pioneering Africa’s Energy Boom: Strategic Investment […]
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15 May, 24

Africa: Regional Hub to Promote Scientific Advice Established in Rwanda

Africa: Regional Hub to Promote Scientific Advice Established in Rwanda By Duncan Mboyah The International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) has established a regional hub in Rwanda to promote scientific advice in Africa. Prof. Remi Quirion, President of INGSA said that the focus is to build the capacity of scientists in Africa, noting that […]
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14 May, 24

How Digital Technology is Improving Access to Health Services for Kenyan Youths

How Digital Technology is Improving Access to Health Services for Kenyan Youths By Gift Briton   It is approaching mid-day on Wednesday. The sun beats down harshly as we navigate the narrow alleyways of Kibera, Kenya’s largest informal settlement, on the outskirts of Nairobi. Eyes follow every move we make with curious gazes tracking our […]
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26 Oct, 23

Aga Khan University Receives Grant to Utilize AI in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis

Aga Khan University Receives Grant to Utilize AI in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis By Whitney Akinyi The Aga Khan University (AKU) in Kenya has been awarded a substantial research grant of Kshs. 112 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies in the realm […]
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