Today, I visited @KEFRIHQ for a familiarization tour. My appreciation to Gen (Rtd) Samson Mwathethe, the Board Chair, board members, and the CEO Dr. Jane Njuguna for insights on translating research into societal impact. My State Department @ScienceRI_Kenya remains committed to breaking institutional silos, strengthening STI collaboration @SpaceAgencyKE, @kalromkulima @KmfriResearch agroforestrt @KephisKe and driving measurable societal & economic benefits. 🇰🇪 From research lab breakthroughs to national impact, @KEFRIHQ is transforming Kenya’s forests! By using tissue culture, improving #Meliavolkensii and #bamboo, and domesticating over 20 indigenous species like baobab and aloe, they are boosting tree survival, productivity, and biodiversity. I encouraged staff to be more innovative with patents registration & impact research. The institute leads in forest health through integrated pest management, biological controls, and monitoring emerging threats such as Japanese mites. With innovative dryland restoration techniques—half-moon basins, Vallerani water harvesting, and deep-rooted planting—degraded lands are turning green, blending indigenous knowledge with modern biotechnology to build climate-resilient forests @jica_direct_en @CIFOR_ICRAF Through the #Jazamiti #SiteMappingApp, citizens can identify tree species best suited to their ecological zones, increasing survival rates in ASAL areas. 15Billion trees by 2032 campaign by H E President @WilliamsRuto is very possible. @koske_felix @MusaliaMudavadi @OfficePCS_KE @nacosti @nrfkenya @KENIAupdates @kirdi_kenya #ForestLandscapeRestoration #ClimateResilience #GreenEconomy #STIforDevelopment #ResearchToImpact #SocietalImpact #Forestry #Innovation #ClimateAction #SDG

With 2 days to go, preparations are in full swing for the 3rd G20 Research and Innovation Working Group Meeting. This important gathering sets the stage for the adoption of the Tshwane Declaration at the Ministerial Meeting. #G20RIWG #STIforDevelopment #G20SouthAfrica

4/4 Don’t miss this dynamic showcase of innovation, research, and skills shaping Kenya’s development. Be part of the movement driving sustainable change through TVET! 🙌 #TVETFair2025 #KATTINairobiRegion #STIForDevelopment #TechnicalEducation #FutureReady

🌍 In April 2025, we took our Strategic Plan 2025–2027 to Geneva to strengthen partnerships for #LDCs. From @ITUDevelopment to @WIPO , @UNCTADTrade to @EIF4LDCs , every meeting reaffirmed the UN Technology Bank's role as a connector and catalyst. Read the reflections from our Administrative Officer, Emek İlke Alpan, on a week of purposeful dialogue and impactful collaboration: 🔗 bit.ly/3H5Eybn #LDCs #UN #STIforDevelopment

Strengthening Global Partnerships for a Greener Future 🇳🇬🤝🇺🇸 On Monday, I had the pleasure of receiving in audience a distinguished delegation from Oregon State University (OSU), USA, led by Professor Chad Higgins, for a courtesy visit at the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), Abuja. Their visit represents a critical step in expanding international academic and research collaboration in the fields of clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and agrivoltaics—a promising innovation that allows us to generate solar power and cultivate crops on the same land. We held robust discussions on joint research, student and faculty exchange programs, pilot demonstration sites, and how to localize technologies that improve both energy access and food security for rural communities. I was particularly pleased to learn that the OSU team, alongside partners from LIFEWS Foundation and the University of Abuja, is also hosting the 1st International Agrivoltaics Workshop in Nigeria today, and launching the book “Democratizing the Sun.” This is the kind of cross-sectoral innovation that aligns perfectly with our Ministry’s mandate. Our engagement with OSU underscores Nigeria’s commitment to: ✅ Advancing climate-smart innovation, ✅ Promoting evidence-based policy through global partnerships, ✅ Supporting grassroots technology adoption to drive rural transformation. This also directly supports the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR—especially in areas of clean energy, job creation, food security, and inclusive innovation. As we continue to deepen such partnerships, we remain focused on converting sunshine into sustainable prosperity—making innovation not just a policy, but a solution for every Nigerian. #RenewedHopeAgenda #InnovationInAction #GlobalPartnerships #CleanEnergy #FoodSecurity #Agrivoltaics #STIForDevelopment

INNOVATION = GDP. Our bureaus have: - Created 700 jobs at Kiira Motors - Attracted $800M private investment - Launched 21 clinical trials Find out more at the FREE entry #NSW25 Check out our site for information : nsw.sti.go.ug #STIforDevelopment #MadeInUganda

Our colleagues at ATPS have made us proud! Their groundbreaking research paper, has been published in the prestigious Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence journal! Read it here: frontiersin.org/.../frai.202… @IDRC_CRDI @icipe @KumasiHive #AIInnovation #AfricaLeads #STIforDevelopment

#UgandanStartups #STIForDevelopment Uganda is home 2 some of most innovative startups in Africa? Fm companies developing AI-powered solutions 4 agriculture 2 fintech companies revolutionizing financial services, Ugandan startups leading way in using STI improve people's lives

Newly appointed NASENI EVC/CEO, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, vows to harness the power of science, technology, and innovation (STI) to drive President Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. In his inaugural address at NASENI Headquarters, Halilu, a digital expert, outlined his vision for the agency's future. 🚀🌐 #NASENI #STIforDevelopment @NASENIHQ

A happy 2020 from the STEM Leaders Network! We are excited to work on the next generation of #STEM Leaders in #Kenya for the next decade. We believe #STEMEducation is key to Kenya's #Vision2030. #educationforall #2030agenda #innovativedevelopment #SDGs #STIfordevelopment

African governments are increasing harnessing science, technology and innovation for sustainable development. buff.ly/2v6GjfZ #STIfordevelopment #SDGoals #AfricaforAfrica @nacosti @ACTSNET @dstgovza