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Kenya National Research Festival 2024
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Did you know that we have a national
#researchrepository
? Thanks to the support from
@ke_British
@UKinKenya
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#CallforPosterPresentions
. As we gear up to the Kenya National Research Festival 2024
#KNRF2024
, we are calling on Kenyan researchers (TVET,Undergraduate, Graduate, postgraduate, postdocs, and lead researchers.) to submit abstracts and poster presentations.
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The National Research Fund Strategic Plan 2023-2027 is here! This roadmap positions Kenya as a research, science and technology leader, driving our nation's progress towards a brighter future. Engage us online via
#NRFStrategicPlan
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Kenya’s top researchers honored as National Research Fund unveils prestigious awards via
@KBCChannel1
#KNRF2024
@ke_British
@Bettymuganda17
@EduMinKenya
@uonbi
@WRTIKenya
@aphrc
@CUE_Kenya
@DiscoverJKUAT
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You can download our
#NRFStrategicPlan
for 2023-2027. This comprehensive plan outlines our commitment to propel Kenya's science, technology, and innovation (STI) ecosystem.
The National Research Fund Strategic Plan 2023-2027 is here! This roadmap positions Kenya as a research, science and technology leader, driving our nation's progress towards a brighter future. Engage us online via
#NRFStrategicPlan
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🚀 On 23rd Sept
#BIOKenyaProject
was launched! 🌱 This groundbreaking initiative aims to turn waste into wealth by promoting the use of
#Biochar
&
#InsectCompostedOrganicFertilizers
in Kenyan agriculture. Together, we’re boosting food security and sustainability!
#WasteToWealth
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We have to the most awaited moment. We have winners for the
#NRFHackathon2024
. Congratulations to all participants!!
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🏆 A Historic Moment at the Kenya National Research Festival! 🏆Today, we proudly present the inaugural National Outstanding Researchers Awards (NORA), celebrating exceptional achievements in Kenyan research for the first time! Congratulations to our winners in the following
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#NRFHackathon2024
has attracted different startups and companies. Visit their booths tomorrow at Safaripark and get to know how they are revolutionalizing
#digital
space!
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Join us as we converge research stakeholders tocelebrate Kenya’s Outstanding Researchers through – National Outstanding Research Awards (NORA) and Showcasing research contributions to national progress. You cant miss this Inaugural Kenya National Research Festival
#KNRF2024
.
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#KNRF2024
Speaker Spotlight!
@Bettymuganda17
PS State Dept of Higher Education & Research,
@EduMinKenya
will be speaking at the Inaugural Kenya National Research Festival 2024. Have you registered to participate? Do not miss out!
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What a great evening! We proudly accept this award and dedicate it to the men and women who are engaging in ground breaking research in the country.
@DIAR_Awards
@NRFKenyaCEO
@EduMinKenya
@Bettymuganda17
@TkSammy
@tomwansa
@nacosti
@RobertGateru
@KBCChannel1
DIAR Award for Most Inclusive Research Funding Agency winner is National Research Fund
#DIAR6thEditionGala
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While opening
@YSTKenya
Youth Program session
@NRFKenyaCEO
said, " today's programme showcases what we can achieve when we work together. Each session is designed to equip you, young people with the skills and knowledge neto excel in the evolving world of science and research "
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Highlights of the 2nd Day!
Our board chair and CEO visited several exhibitions by researchers funded through NRF. Appreciating the ground breaking research in the country!
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I am proud to announce that the National Research Fund has successfully deposited over 600 articles from research projects funded by the NRF and other agencies into the National
#ResearchRepository
_
@NRFKenyaCEO
@ke_British
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Today, we joined
@uonbi
at the ground breaking event for Kantaria Agricultural technology & Innovation Center (KATIC)- transformative partnership aimed at bridging the gap btn academia & industry, & farming communities to drive agri-tech, that will shape a
#sustainableDev
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We received 865 applications and 162 were selected through a competitive process to participate in the main
#NRFHackathon2024
competition event.
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We are proud to join
@DIAR_Awards
in this year's
#DIAR6thEdition
as awardees and sponsors of the event. This award highlights dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion. Let's celebrate those who champion equality for all.
#DIAR6thEditionGala
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Day 3 of
#KIW2023
We are exhibiting with
@joshuaarimi
of
@MeruUniversity
who was funded 18M by
@nrfkenya
to do research on all aspects of camel products. We have samples of some of the products at our booth No. 50
#KIW2023
@camelresearch_K
@KENIAupdates
@commonwealthsec
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🎉 Excited! The Inaugural Kenya National Research Festival 2024 kicks off tomorrow! Join us from 19th to 23rd August as we explore the theme, “Research Partnerships and Collaborations for Socio-Economic Development.”
🔬 With over 100 exhibitors and poster presenters, this
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Fom ikijipa, lazima utokee!!!
Join the Kenya National Research Festival 2024 and be a part of Kenya’s Socio-Economic Transformation!!!
🗓: 19th-23rd August 2024
📍: The Edge Convention Centre, College of Insurance-Nairobi
Theme: Research partnerships and Collaborations for
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Big News! The National Research Repository launches on March 28, 2024! A collaborative effort btwn
@NRF_Kenya
& the
@ke_British
, this digital portal is set to revolutionize access to research on Land, Water, & Energy.
#ResearchRepository
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"
@nrfkenya
will continue supporting
@KEMRI_Kenya
towards advancement of medical research in the country." Prof. Ratemo Michieka
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We are getting closer to the
#NRFHackathon2024
competition closure.
#Innovation
presentations are going on. Stay tuned.
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Do you have exciting research products and solutions to showcase at inaugural Kenya National Research Festival 2024,
#NRF2024
. Here is your opportunity.
#Exhibitions
@KEMRI_Kenya
@icipe
@CUE_Kenya
@ResearchBeeline
@icca_uon
@YSk
ScientistsKenya
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"As the National Research Fund, we recognize the significance of supporting initiatives that enhance society. The funding provided for this project represents a milestone in our efforts to improve inclusive education." NRF CEO, Dickson Andala
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The commissioned stem cell research centre of excellence will go along way in addressing most non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, cancer etc. Prof Ratemo Michieka commissioned the centre, accompanied by other NRF board of trustees members.
#researchfunding
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#NRFHackathon2024
received support from diverse partners and sponsors who believe in the
#cybersecurity
and youth. We are grateful!
@KenyaBankers
@Microsoft
@IBM
@icphub_KE
Enovise Groups
@nacosti
@TheAbojani
@kcsfa
and
@LiquidHomeKE
. Thank you Partners!
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Join us at Kenya School of Government, Kabete Campus as we discuss matters research on
#landgovernance
and
#climatechange
.
#RRC2023
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The national
#researchrepository
will facilitate the sharing of research findings, data, and methodologies, allowing researchers, policymakers, the private sector, and also the general public to more easily engage with and benefit from the latest advancements.
@BlagescuMonica
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We had interactive engagements, intuitive conversations and we got excellent feedback at our booth by engaging with stakeholders and possible clients at the
#Devolutionconference2023
. As NRF we intend to use the feedback efficiently to help us achieve our Mandate and Vision.
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#Innovation
Presentation session . We have entered in an interesting moment where hackathoners are presenting their spark!
#NRFHackathon2024
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The Kenya National Research Festival seeks to appreciate and celebrate the progress of research achievements & foster a robust research culture, showcasing the diversity of research endeavours and impact on the National Research and development ecosystem.
#KNRF2024
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“We are seeing the prevalence of
#NCD
which are strikingly disproportionate & forming a major threat in sustainable development goals, hence, the stem cell research center will play a big role in coming up with solutions.” Prof Dickson Andala, CEO, NRF.
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#NRFStrategicPlan
is happening on Tuesday, 30th April, 2024 at
@EdgeConventionC
, South C. Join us!
@EduMinKenya
@KENIAupdates
@ILRI
@uonbi
@UFKenya
@HELBpage
@Bettymuganda17
@Tuko_co_ke
@titoskills
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Earlier today,
@Bettymuganda17
PS, State Department of Higher Education and Research addressing the media after official opening of the inaugural Kenya National Research Festival 2024
#KNRF2024
. She was flanked by Prof Ratemo Michieka,
@nrfkenya
Board Chair.
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The National
#ResearchRepository
will play a pivotal role in advancing Science, Technology, & Innovation. It will serve as a dynamic platform that increases the dissemination & improves the accessibility of research"
-Dr Beatrice Inyangala, PS,SDHER
@Bettymuganda17
@EduMinKenya
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"I am very grateful to
#nrfke
for supporting us to establish this centre. If we want to move forward as a country, we must put money into research". VC. Prof. Kiama
@vcuonbi
@nrfkenya
@uonbi
#nrffunding
#NMR
#researchfunding
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#NRFHACKATHON2024
is 3 phased -pre, during and post hackathon activities.
Pre-hackathon session was held in 6th May at
@RiaraUniversity
aimed at creating #
#NRFCYBERSECURITY
hackathon teams, mentors and preparing participants for the hackathon.
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This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for submitting proposals is fast approaching.
If you haven't already submitted your proposal for consideration, please ensure you do so before the end of business on Thursday 29th February, 2024.
@NCIKenya
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Celebrating women in research!
@nrfkenya
is committed to advancing research funding for development!
#iwd2024womenleadingtheway
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"The future of our digital economy depends on cultivating
#ICT
skills in our young generation. This hackathon showcases the creative and competitive spirit needed to address real problems in the digital industry." PS
@tanuijohn
@MoICTKenya
#NEFHackathon2024
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#CallforPosterPresentions
. As we gear up to the Kenya National Research Festival 2024
#KNRF2024
, we are calling on Kenyan researchers (TVET,Undergraduate, Graduate, postgraduate, postdocs, and lead researchers.) to submit abstracts and poster presentations Call for Poster
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📢 Join Us at the Kenya National Research Festival 2024! The festival is here to spotlight diverse research activities in Kenya & internationally. Let's foster collaboration, promote robust leadership in research, & elevate the research culture!
#KNRF2024
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We are thrilled to co-host the 2nd National Research Conference with
@NLC_Kenya
and
@uonbi
, anchored on five pillars; ✅The nexus between land and Climate Change;
✅Enhancing climate smart land governance& administration: Opportunities & Challenges;
#RRC2023
#climatechange
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We had interactive engagements at our exhibition booth during the Financing Agriculture Sustainably Conference(
#FINAS2024
)
The conference was themed positioning Kenya for resilient Agricultural Enterprises.
#TBThursday
@rootooba
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🌟 Excited for the Kenya National Research Festival 🇰🇪 19th - 23rd August! Join us to explore "Research Partnerships & Collaborations for Socio-Economic Transformation." Let's catalyze national development through
#ResearchToCommercialization
,
#PublicPrivatePartnerships
, & more.
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CEO, Prof. Andala officiated the Kenya National Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Centre's (KNMRC) 3rd regional hands-on NMR training at
@uonbi
in partnership with the
@RoySocChem
. The workshop is aimed at empowering researchers in various fields.
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We are proud to be associated with
@DiscoverJKUAT
and
@AbukutsaMary
. Congratulations once more!
Kenyan scholar and foremost researcher on African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) based at JKUAT, Prof.
@AbukutsaMary
-Onyango, has bagged the National Outstanding Research Award (NORA) “for her pioneering research in agricultural sciences, particularly in the promotion and
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NRF Chief Executive Officer commissioning the Kirinyaga University Research Infrastructure Grant on 8th June 2022.The State of the Art Engineering Research Workshop was funded with KES. 53,300,300.
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The head of public service,
@koske_felix
challenges researchers to monetise their innovations.
#KNRF2024
#ResearchFestival
@FCDOResearch
@ke_British
@aphrc
@PeopleDailyKe
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We are kicking off the most awaited day! 1st
#NRFHACKATHON2024
at
@SafariPark_H
#NRFCybersecurity
The 2-day event is themed "Harnessing Cybersecurity and emerging tech Innovation for development, security & empowerment!
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"We thank NRF for the funding. This has enabled us to stand out in the stem cells research work in the region." DG KEMRI, Prof Songok.
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Masterclass session is ongoing: Panel Discussion; Global Research Funding Flows in Africa: Global perspectives. Its clear that councils are still receiving limited funding towards research on
#STI
#2023SGCIAnnualForum
@SGCIAfrica
@NRFKenyaCEO
@NRF_News
@SSHRC_CRSH
@UKRI_News
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Registration is now open! The Kenya National Research Festival is happening soon.
#ResearchfestivalKE
#knrf2024
Here you go!
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The event was officiated by Chief CS
@MusaliaMudavadi
.
KATIC is a project by UoN and
@ElgonKenyaLtd
which will serve as a hub for agricultural innovation, experiential learning, and technology transfer to address food and nutrition security, job and wealth creation.
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In partnership with the
@IndustryKE
, we are having interactive engagements at our booth at the Kenya Industrialization Conference
#KIC2023
currently happening at
@uonbi
. Make a point to visit
#NRF
booth.
@NRFKenyaCEO
@rebecca_miano
@MakeItKenya
@nacosti
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#KNRF2024
drawing closer ! It's happening from 19th -23rd August 2024. The inaugural
#researchfestival
– a milestone event dedicated to celebrating the progress of
#research
&
#Innovation
& champion research career pathways to
#youth
in 🇰🇪!
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"The commissioning of the Kenya National Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Centre (KNMRC) Infrastructure Project and the funding thereof, directly demonstrates the commitment by the Government towards supporting the priority areas of science,technology & innovation"
@NRFKenyaCEO
@uonbi
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NRF will be hosting the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) Annual Forum and Global Research Council (GRC) Sub-Sahara Africa Regional Meeting
#2023SGCIAnnualForum
@SGCIAfrica
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The Principal Secretary ,State Department for University Education and Research, Amb. Simon Nabukwesi takes a group photo with the new board members of the National Research Fund during the inaugural induction meeting in Naivasha.
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Today, NRF, in partnership with the
@uonbi
, the Faculty of Agriculture, embarked on planting 2000 seedlings on the Upper Kabete Campus,
@uonbi
. Prof. Ratemo Michieka, NRF Board of Trustees Chair, officiated the exercise.
#TreePlantingCampaign
#
#climatechange
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#RRC2023
Declaration Conclusion
1. Let us continue with the discussions and share knowledge using available channels such as conferences.
#landgovernance
#climatechange
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We are excited to invite you to join policymakers, researchers & practitioners at the
#3rdRegionalResearchConference
as we share best practices on using
#data
,
#technology
&
#innovations
for transparent, equitable
#LandGovernance
#LandNaturalResources
@uonbi
@NLC_Kenya
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The Research Infrastructure Sharing Framework stakeholders workshop is happening now in Nairobi. Stakeholders are engaging on how to optimise resources and drove Innovation. Thanks to the support from
@ACTSNET
through Convening Fund
@SGCIAfrica
@IDRC_CRDI
@FCDOGovUK
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@nrfkenya
awarded a Grant of 18M to
@MeruUniversity
led by
@joshuaarimi
to do research on all aspects of camel products
Using these products can be sustainable , nutritious, and versatility in various industries.
These are some samples of the Camel products.
@camelresearch_K
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Excited to announce Prof Ratemo Michieka, Chairperson, Board of Trustees as a speaker during the inaugural Kenya National Research Festival 2024.
Register to participate:
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"This repository aligns perfectly with the Kenya Kwanza
government's commitment to digitizing our public services. Digitization is not just about converting analog information into a digital format; it is
about making that information more useful, accessible, and powerful." PS
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Our
#NRFHackathon2024
hackathoners continue their competition process. Excited to see the best team out of this.
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NRF is proud to celebrate
@nuclearkenya
as they launch its new Strategic Plan earlier today. This marks a significant moment to embark on our recent MoU which focuses on collaboration in research projects related to power & energy & a high stake in NuPEA’s pillar 1,2, 3,4 and 5
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Prof Ratemo Michieka, Chairperson Board of Trustees
@nrfkenya
will be joining in the inaugural Kenya National Research Festival 2024. The festival brings onbaord Research Leaders from Academia, Research Institutions, Public and Private Sector and general public.
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This week-long, we are hosting multi-pronged, SGCI Annual Forum and GRC Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Meeting in Mombasa, PrideInn Paradise. Follow us for updates.
#2023SGCIAnnualForum
@SGCIAfrica
@SciDevNet
@ACTSNET
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'The Government is keen on adopting an open access policy for research projects funded through public monies, aligning with international agreements & policies that promote the democratization of knowledge.'
#ResearchRepository
-PS Dr. Inyangala
@Bettymuganda17
@EduMinKenya
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#Eventalert
Have you registered to participate in the
#KNRF2024
? The festival focuses on celebrating
#research
&
#Innovation
as key drivers of social-economic Transformation in Kenya.
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@nrfke
board led by Secretary,
@EduMinKenya
Mr. Ndambuki marks the national
#TreePlantingDay
in Mombasa during
#2023SGCIAnnualForum
. Delegates participating in the conference joined in the exercise.
@NRF_News
@SGCIAfrica
@RobertGateru
@IDRC_CRDI
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#NRFHackathon2024
hackathoners are making thier pitches now. We are gearing towards getting winners.
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" We are glad to have partnered with
@nrfkenya
to address a national development priority -
#NationalResearchRepository
and we happy to take stock of phase I & II "
@BlagescuMonica
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Koskei: Engage farmers on research, innovations to grow economy
#KNRF2024
@kalromkulima
@aphrc
@ke_British
via
@thestarkenya
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The
#2023SGCIAnnualForum
is a unique opportunity for peer-to-peer learning, capacity building & discussions on R&D plans and priorities where valuable knowledge and experience is shared by experts and leaders. Over 23 country reps are convening at Mombasa
@SGCIAfrica
@IDRC_CRDI
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Yesterday, afternoon,
#2023SGCIAnnualForum
delegates & three (3) MPs under the Parliamentary Education & Research Committee held an experiential visit @ Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute(KMFRI)
@KmfriResearch
's research facilities.
@SGCIAfrica
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Only 5 days left until the 2023 Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) Annual Forum and Global Research Council (GRC) Sub-Sahara Africa Regional Meeting.
#2023SGCIAnnualForum
@SGCIAfrica
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