National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation

Promoting Science, Technology and Innovation in Kenya.
Slogan: Science for Prosperity!

[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Mazingira Day 2026 - The theme is:"Our Environment, Our Responsibility:Collective Action for Tree Growing&Environmental Stewardship.” The Day is a reminder that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility-we all need to be involved

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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

We celebrate&remain committed to you our customers! We recognize the importance of customer service&honoring our staff who serve and support you daily. We are ready to go the Extra Mile for you!

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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

The day is observed annually on Sept 28, aligning with the United Nations' International Day for Universal Access to Information. It highlights the power of fact-based journalism, uniting newsrooms worldwide to promote truth&media literacy

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This year's theme is “Advancing Cancer Research Together”. The day was established through the collaboration of organisations, associations and researchers from around the world to defeat cancer.

#WorldCancerResearchDay
#CancerResearch
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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Day 5, Closing session - we completed the Research Ethics&Integrity Training with a bang! Our Chair closed it with a clarion call to the delagates to implement the learnings

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#STIMainstreaming
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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Day 5, Session 1- we started with a recap of the previous days sessions as well as Group presentations on case studies given. The delegates engaged&shared their learnings actively
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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Session 3, Day 4: Mr. Andrew Bore - Biosecurity Expert, Ministry Of Interior&National Administration​. He discussed that Research has provided opportunities&corrective measures to major global challenges&threats.

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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

We concluded Day 4 of the Research Ethics training with a lively panel discussion on Emerging Technologies and Research Ethics. We also had an open forum for experience sharing

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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Day 3, Session 1 by Dr. Johanneke Dinie Hemmink on Research involving animals​.Research using animals in the community Humane&responsible care of animals in science&education through the consideration of the 3R’s(Replacement,Reduction,Refinement).

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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

This afternoon we had a Panel discussion on Shifts in research priorities, funding, ethics dumping and open science. Very pertinent and relevant issues in research ethics and integrity. The delegates engaged the panelists

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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Day 3. Session 3 - Prof. Violet Naanyu - Moi Uni, delved into 9 principles and strategies of community engagement. She discussed the continuum of community involvement in research as well as knowledge creation for impact

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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Day 3. Session 2 - Dr. Hesbon Wao - APHRC on Methodological responsibility&research integrity.
All properly submitted applications should be reviewed in a timely manner in accordance with the established review procedure​
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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Day 3. Session 1 - Ms. Margaret Muthee - NACOSTI on Research Proposal/Protocol review process.All properly submitted applications should be reviewed in a timely manner in accordance with the established review procedure​

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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Session 2,Day 2:Ms.Caroline Kithinji took delegates through an engaging session on Ethical Principles in Research.She elaborated that Ethical principles are not answers,they are lenses through which we examine a research decision
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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Session 1 of Day 2: Prof. Walter Jaoko - facilitatated virtually an impactful session on "Informed consent in research". Obtaining informed consent is a way of demonstrating respect of participants autonomy

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#STICapacityStrengthening
#REI
#STIMainstreaming

[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Day 2 Official Opening Ceremony: The Chief Guest was our new Chairperson - Prof.Vasey Mwaja.He relayed the speech from the PS - Shaukat Abdulrazak. He reiterated the importance of research in building a competitive strong nation
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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Day One of Research Ethics and Integrity training was succesful and we are still on!

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#REI
#STIMainstreaming
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We have kicked off Day 2 and we are excited that our New Board Chairperson is with us for the Official Opening Ceremony. Wishing our delegates a frutiful day of discussions and learning.
#ResearchEthicsTraining
#STICapacityStrengthening
#REI
#ScienceForProsperity
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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

This afternoon Dr. Maurice Bolo led an interactive session on Research Integrity and Misconduct. We discussed a case study on Research Ethics standard operating procedures (SOP) and picked out research integrity issues.

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[National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation @nacosti]

Session 2 of Day 1 had a lively session on Evolution of Research Ethics by Scientist, Ms. Teresia Nyawira - NACOSTI.She delved into various global case studies highlighting that Research has caused a lot of harm in the past
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