Zetech University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Njenga Munene gave a keynote address at the Third Multisectoral Conference and Exhibition on Research, Science, Technology and Innovation (MS-CEORSTI) that kicked off in Nairobi on 7 th May, a deliberation that focused primarily on using technology to better lives.
Convened by the National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) under the theme, "Science, Technology, and Innovation as the Game-Changer for National Security and Sustainable Prosperity," Zetech University is reinforcing its position as Kenya's leading technological university. Zetech continues to collaborate with stakeholders and experts in the technological sector.
NACOSTI made a significant move by at the conference by launching four crucial documents(Strategic Plan, RSTI Status Report, National STI Priorities, and Advisories to the Public). These documents are expected to shape the future of science, technology, and innovation (STI) in Kenya.
The yearly conference, which is organized by NACOSTI and 13 other consortiums, aims to facilitate a multifaceted forum of national and international discourse to deliberate, network, partner, share experiences and resolve on how best to infuse or deploy Science, technology and innovation for prosperity of humanity as well as for public good, safety and security.
The conference attracted experts, professionals and researchers from around the world on a technology-driven and innovation-led inclusive sustainable development agenda.
The agencies that partnered with NACOSTI to convene the conference included National Research Fund ( NRF), Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA),National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Centurion Systems Limited, Konza Technopolis, National Defence University (NDU), Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI), Egerton University, Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat (VDS), Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), Open University of Kenya (OUK), Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), and The Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya -AIST).