Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA)

REMINDER | Entrepreneurship Leadership Training Program (ELTP) – Educator Edition Cohort 2 The confirmation deadline is fast approaching - 20th March 2026 ! If you've been waiting to sign up, now is the time to act. This program, brought to you by Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA), Innovation Academy & NEIL, is designed to equip university faculty and institutions with innovative frameworks to drive enterprise development among students and bridge the gap between academia, industry and government. For enquiries, kindly send an email to : Samuel Njehu: s.njehu@kenia.go.ke or Jane Gichuku : j.gichuki@kenia.go.ke #ELTP2026#KeNIA#Enablinginnovation#leadershiptraining

On behalf of the Kenya National Innovation Agency, we extend our warmest Eid Mubarak greetings to all those celebrating. May this season of reflection and gratitude inspire greater collaboration and innovation across our nation. 🌙 #EidMubarak #KeNIA #EnablingInnovation

Today I had the honour of officiating the launch of #TrueBeamRadiotherapySystem at @AKUHNairobi - a major milestone in advancing cancer treatment in Kenya and the region. This state-of-the-art technology enables highly precise, image-guided radiation therapy, significantly improving treatment outcomes while protecting healthy tissue. Cancer remains one of the most pressing health challenges globally and in Kenya. Each year our country records about 42,000 new cancer cases and nearly 27,000 deaths, underscoring the urgent need to strengthen access to diagnosis and treatment. Investments in advanced technologies such as the TrueBeam system are critical in expanding life-saving care for patients. Modern cancer care increasingly relies on advances in #science, #nuclear #technology, #medicalimaging, and #artificialintelligence. Advanced radiotherapy technologies are transforming cancer treatment. Through CT-guided planning, respiratory motion management, and surface-guided radiotherapy, we are able to deliver highly precise treatment while protecting healthy tissues. By synchronizing radiation delivery with a patient’s breathing cycle and using real-time 3D surface imaging, treatment accuracy improves significantly. These innovations ensure safer, more targeted care for patients battling cancers affecting the lungs, liver, pancreas, and other organs. Artificial Intelligence is also enhancing radiotherapy planning by supporting clinicians in contouring organs and improving treatment consistency. When combined with advanced modalities such as VMAT, SBRT, and stereotactic radiosurgery, patients can now receive faster, more effective treatments with fewer side effects. @IAEATC @IAEANA A great example is prostate cancer treatment, where therapy that once required eight weeks can now be completed in just five sessions. These advancements are a major step toward delivering world-class cancer care in the region - #Gamechanger. I commend @AKUHNairobi for its leadership in medical innovation, clinical excellence, and training of health professionals. Such partnerships between government, academia, healthcare providers and global technology partners are essential in positioning Kenya as a regional hub for advanced healthcare and medical research. #RashidKhalani The Government of 🇰🇪 remains committed to strengthening #science, #research and #innovation as key pillars for building a healthier, more resilient and more prosperous nation. @MOH_Kenya @MusaliaMudavadi @HonAdenDuale @fnoluga @NACOSTI @NRFKenya @KENIAUpdates @KEMRI_Kenya #CancerCare #HealthInnovation #ScienceForHealth #MedicalTechnology #Radiotherapy #Kenya #HealthcareInnovation #STRI #Science #Research #Technology #Innovation #CancerResearch #GlobalHealth #SHA

CALL FOR EXHIBITORS | STRI4Society Week Are you a startup, Enterprise Support Organization (ESO), Development Partner, Government institution, research institution, tech company or social enterprise with solutions that address real societal challenges? STRI Week gives you a national stage to: ✅ Unparalleled Brand Visibility ✅ Direct Networking & partnerships ✅ Access to Talent pipeline ✅ Contribute to National progress To express interest Click 👇 stri4society.go.ke/exhibition #STRI4Society #CallForExhibitors #KenyaInnovates

CALL FOR PAPERS | STRI4Society Week Researchers & innovators this is your opportunity to showcase work that drives sustainable and inclusive growth in Kenya. We welcome submissions across science, technology, research and innovation themes tied to national development priorities.STRI Week is your platform to present your findings, connect with industry leaders, policymakers and fellow researchers and contribute to Kenya's national development agenda. ✅ Open to individuals, students, institutions & organizations. Submission Deadline:7th April 2026, PM EAT For Details and to submit your abstract click : stri4society.go.ke/call-for-papers #STRI4Society #CallForPapers #STRIWeek

KeNIA is happy to co-convene Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation for Society (STRI4Society) Week 2026 alongside the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, NACOSTI and the National Research Fund. STRI Week is Kenya's premier annual platform that connects researchers, innovators, industry leaders, policymakers and communities to drive scientific excellence and technological solutions for real societal challenges anchored in Kenya Vision 2030, MTP IV and the BETA agenda. Be part of this landmark platform in Nairobi as we ignite innovation and bridge Science and Society for Sustainable Development. KeNIA will also be hosting exciting side events as part of STRI Week, watch this space for more details! 👀 Date:18th–22nd May 2026 Location: Nairobi, Kenya For more information, click on this link: stri4society.go.ke #STRIWeek2026 #IgnitingInnovation #KeNIA #STRI4Society

RT @KENIAupdates: KeNIA is happy to co-convene Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation for Society (STRI4Society) Week 2026 alongside…

During the launch of the Advisory Committee for the Science, Technology, Research and Innovation (STRI) for Society Week 2026 - we held productive engagement. Convened by the @ScienceRI_Kenya, in collaboration with the @nacosti @nrfkenya @keniaupdates, this inaugural national

Join our upcoming training on Institutionalizing Innovation Management and learn how to embed innovation into every level of your organization. Whether you lead a team, a department, or an entire organization, this training will equip you with the tools and frameworks to make innovation part of your organization's DNA. For more information send an email to s.njehu@kenia.go.ke or e.mwiti@kenia.go.ke #innovationmanagement #leadership #organizationaltraining

Two things have to change at once. Governments must become active de-riskers, not just regulators. And the wall between academia and industry must come down. Researchers have little incentive to commercialise. Industry would rather import technology. @KENIAupdates is breaking

Yesterday, 2nd March 2026, we convened a strategic meeting with ventures supported under the Technology Transfer as a Service (TTOaaS) project and the Kenya Development Corporation - @KDC_KE to explore structured partnerships aimed at accelerating their growth and sustainability. The engagement focused on strengthening the commercial readiness of research-based innovations. KDC committed to supporting the development of robust financial models and business plans for Afyalishe Wellness and Cracksfox, and to providing technical support in the design and implementation of a feasibility study for Ongataki Solutions Ltd. The discussions reinforced a critical takeaway: advancing research-driven innovation requires intentional collaboration. Forging strong partnerships with NEIL creates a pathway for coordinated technical and financial support, ensuring that promising innovations move beyond proof of concept toward scalable impact. We remain committed to building an ecosystem where research translates into viable enterprises and national development outcomes. Grateful to our coordinators from KDC; Faith Nene, the Director, Research, Policy and Innovation Mbatha Mbithi, Lead Research Policy and Innovation Judith Omachar, Business Development Robert Chesire, Ag. Deputy Director Business Development #EntrepreneurialEducation #InnovationLeadership #NEILAfrica

Today, the Kenya National Innovation Agency (@KENIAupdates ) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (@jica_direct_en ) convened the first Joint Coordinating Committee meeting for the Startup Ecosystem Enhancement (SEE) Project, approving Year One plans and a clear roadmap to accelerate regional startup growth. @Profshaukat , Principal Secretary for Science, Research, and Innovation, highlighted Kenya’s strategic innovation edge: “With its talent, technology, and innovation, Kenya is poised to lead in the bioeconomy and emerging tech, strengthening an investment-ready pipeline of scalable ventures.” Dr. @tomwansa , CEO of KeNIA, added that the ecosystem enables startups to transform ideas into commercially viable ventures, while Jiro Makimoto of JICA emphasized the importance of governance and international collaboration for East Africa’s global competitiveness. The Committee approved sector-focused acceleration programs, corporate startup matchmaking, policy reforms, women-focused initiatives, and international exposure visits. The SEE Project complements Kenya’s proposed Startup Bill and JICA’s regional Project NINJA, signaling a shift from strategy to execution and consolidating Kenya as Eastern Africa’s gateway for innovation and investment-ready enterprises. #startups, #EnablingInnovation

🇰🇪 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟓𝟎 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 — 𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐬 & 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Kenyan startups secured 50 funding deals in 2025, the highest on the continent, according to the Germany-Africa Investment Report (2015–2025) — ahead of Nigeria (34), Tanzania (24), South Africa (19) and Ghana (17). This performance cemented Nairobi’s role as East Africa’s innovation hub, contributing roughly $984 million (about KSh 147 billion) in total funding — nearly one-third of Africa’s startup capital in 2025. The report was launched in Nairobi on Friday 13th, titled “Germany-Africa Investment Report: A Decade of Capital Flows & Ecosystem Growth (2015–2025)”, and was released by the Africa Investment Bridge initiative, implemented by the Westerwelle Foundation in partnership with GIZ SPARK and commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, with co-financing from the European Union. 📈 Growth & Context • Kenya raised an estimated ~US$1.04 billion in total startup funding in 2025, up from lower levels in prior years, driven by large deals and sector diversification. • The ecosystem ranks among the top ~60 globally on the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index, reflecting improving quality and scale of innovation. 🎯 What This Means • Jobs: Growing startups translate into high-growth employment opportunities — from engineers and product teams to sales, logistics and digital services. • Wealth creation: More funding builds equity value for founders and local investors and attracts foreign capital, strengthening Kenya’s financial ecosystem. • Global recognition: Consistent leadership in funding and ecosystem rankings strengthens Kenya’s brand as a tech and innovation destination. 📌 Areas to Accelerate • Scale-stage capital: More Series A/B funding is needed to help startups expand regionally and globally. • Beyond Nairobi: Support for hubs in other counties will spread opportunity and talent nationwide. • Deep tech & manufacturing: Focusing on hardware, AI infrastructure and climate tech can create more high-value jobs. • With continued focus on the Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy initiatives under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, alongside greater investment in R&D, universities, Konza Technopolis and the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Kenya is poised to accelerate its growth. Kenya isn’t just leading in deal counts — it’s building a sustainable innovation economy that can power jobs, wealth, and global competitiveness for years to come. 🇰🇪🚀 #KenyaInnovation #StartupEcosystem #JobsAndWealth #AfricaTech #DigitalEconomy @MoICTKenya , @konzatech , @KENIAupdates , @ictdigitalke

Ramadhan Mubarak to all Muslim Brothers and Sisters #Ramadan2026 @ScienceRI_Kenya @KENIAupdates @nrfkenya @nacosti

Data suggests that 42% of startups fail because they can't find customers, not because they can't find capital. If funding alone doesn't guarantee success, what else should innovation agencies be providing? Read our latest piece here: iaanetwork.org/article/beyond…