Location:
Kenya
Part of:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Summary of the Science, Technology and Innovation landscape in Kenya

Science, Technology and Innovation Landscape

The 바카라 사이트 of Kenya recognises science, technology and innovation (STI) as a key enabler of her long-term national plan, , and is committed to harnessing STI for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2013, the government adopted the National, Science, Technology and Innovation Act, which among other provisions, mandates a doubling of R&D government spending (from 1% of GDP in 2010 to 2%) and an increase in infrastructure spending. In addition, the act facilitated the establishment of instruments to coordinate science, technology and innovation endeavours in the country. These include the National Commission of Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA) and National Research Fund (NRF), which are fully operational.

Kenya is a gateway to the East African market of over 300 million people with combined GDP of over $400 billion (referred to as the 바카라 사이트˜Silicon Savannah바카라 사이트™). The R&D ecosystem is growing fast, attracting venture capital and resulting in numerous UK-Kenya research partnerships. Her young, tech-savvy population is driving innovation to address the nation바카라 사이트™s developmental challenges.

UK Partnership with Kenya on ST&I

UK and Kenya enjoy a long standing relationship on science, technology and innovation.

The relationship is currently anchored on the newly signed Kenya-UK strategic partnership 2025-2030 that leverages on shared set of values that provides an opportunity for both countries to focus on their collective expertise, resources and leadership on five strategic pillars: Trade, Investment and Green Growth, Climate and Nature, Security and Stability and Science and Technology (S&T). The S&T Pillar brings together a team at the British High Commission that works closely with UK partners to strengthen UK바카라 사이트™s research footprint, promote evidence-based policy making and facilitate mutually beneficial partnerships between UK and Kenya on science and technology to drive inclusive growth, job creation and sustainable development in at least three clusters. These are:

  1. Biosciences
  2. Energy and Climate
  3. Emerging and applied Technologies

Science & Technology Network Contacts

Caroline Nyanoti

Science and Technology Network Manager

British High Commission, Upper Hill, Nairobi.

Email: Caroline.Nyanoti@fcdo.gov.uk