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176:(NACOSTI) to promote the development and application of science and technology for national development, offering scientific advice to the Government for policy formulation, and conducting activities in line with the objectives of the academy and in alignment with the constitution (2010) and Vision 2030. 243:
KNAS conducts various activities to advance science, technology, and innovation for national development. These activities encompass publishing a biannual scholarly journal, the Journal of the Kenya National Academy of Sciences, which includes all fields of sciences, humanities, and technology. The
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The academy provides membership to Kenyan citizens who fulfill certain academic requirements. The process for membership includes an application and subsequent election, as per the academy's by-laws. KNAS categorises membership into three types: Fellows, Members, and Honorary Fellows. Fellows and
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KNAS was founded with the objectives of promoting scientific and technological knowledge, acknowledging significant contributions to science, technology, and innovation, building relationships between Kenyan scientists and the international scientific community, publishing and disseminating
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Additionally, KNAS carries out research projects and consensus studies on various nationally significant issues, such as climate change, food security, health, education, energy, and biodiversity. Based on these research projects and studies, KNAS offers evidence-based policy advice and
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KNAS acknowledges and promotes excellence in scientific research and innovation by conferring prizes and scientific awards. It organises scientific meetings, conferences, symposia, and workshops on diverse topics of national and international interest.
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The academy collaborates with other scientific organisations and academies globally. It is a member of the International Science Council (ISC), the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), and the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC).
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Members are identified by the initials FKNAS and MKNAS, respectively, after their names. Honorary Fellows are non-Kenyan scientists who have contributed to science and technology in Kenya or have aided the academy.
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KNAS achieves these objectives through activities such as publications, scientific meetings, public lecture series, Kenya Science Congress, research projects, and consensus studies.
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Science and Technology Capacity in the Framework of Millennium Development Goals: Proceedings of the National Workshop in Commemoration of the Scientific Revival Day of Africa
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KNAS was registered as a learned society by the Registrar of Societies in Kenya on 2 November 1983. It was established by a group of Kenyan scientists, including Prof.
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To promote the advancement and application of science and technology for national development
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As of 2023, KNAS included 56 Fellows and 114 Members, with individuals such as Prof.
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recommendations to the Government and other stakeholders.
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Aduda & Kenya National Academy of Sciences 2006
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Learned society
International Science Council
InterAcademy Partnership
Network of African Science Academies
knasciences.or.ke
Government of Kenya
International Science Council
InterAcademy Partnership
Network of African Science Academies
Thomas Odhiambo
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation
Calestous Juma
Wangari Maathai
Richard Leakey
Ali Mazrui
George Magoha
Shem Wandiga
Raphael Munavu
Miriam Were
Catherine Ngila
Ruth Oniang'o
Norah Olembo
African Journals Online
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