Promoting Science, Technology and Innovation in Kenya. Slogan: Science for Prosperity!
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Breast cancer- most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Africa,with recent data by WHO Africa showing 146,130 new cases&71,662 deaths annually. NACOSTI continues to champion the utilization of STRI in fighting this menace
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth2026
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Mashujaa day is a day we honor all who contributed to Kenya’s struggle for independence&those who continue to make positive contributions to post-independence development, unity&progress
Wishing you all a Happy Mashujaa Day!
#MashujaaDay2026
#HeroesDay
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World Food Day is commemorated annually on 16th Oct. It aims to raise global awareness&action against hunger,poverty&malnutrition in more than 150 countries.We support the worldwide promotion&awareness of hunger&promote action for the future
#WorldFoodDay2026
#FoodSecurity
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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
#MazingiraDay
#MazingiraDay2026
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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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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
#WorldNewsDay
#WorldNewsDay2026
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Day One of Research Ethics and Integrity training was succesful and we are still on!
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