Shaukat Abdulrazak,PhD,EBS

As I accompanied the Prime Cabinet Secretary H.E. Dr. @MusaliaMudavadi on official visit to Korea, I had an opportunity to visit @kaistpr held meeting with Professor So Young Kim the Vice President of the International Office, handling global institutional partnerships and science-based technology transfers and Prof. Kangho Lee at the KAIST Graduate School of Future Strategy and Senior Advisor to the IVI. A continuation of partnership with @Kenya_aist as a premier institution. An idea that was mooted under the #V2030 #NESC when we discussed with Eminent scientist Prof. Kun Mo Chung - coming to fruition as a centre of excellence in Science and Technology. The key element is to build a critical mass of competent human capacity in Science, technology and innovation @Diaspora_KE, emerging technologies- AI, nuclear sciences, biotechnology, nanotechnology, food safety etc to drive research agenda and take Kenya to first world class status. Committed to that trajectory @nacosti @KENIAupdates @nrfkenya @BioVaxInstitute @KEMRI_Wellcome @kalromkulima @SingoeiAKorir @pthigo @KenyaSeoul @Profmutisya

While accompanying H.E Dr @MusaliaMudavadi in 🇰🇷 on the margins Held a productive meeting with Dr. Park Jin - Distinguished Professor at #KAIST, Chair of the Center's Advisory Committee on Science Diplomacy @kaistpr former Korean Foreign Minister. Discussed on strengthening Science Diplomacy between 🇰🇪 and 🇰🇷 including supporting @Kenya_aist as centre of excellence. Areas of focus includes Health, Environment, Agriculture, Energy including nuclear, and AI. Explored areas of capability building and mobility of researchers and scientists of two countriee. Agreed to enhance capacity building of Human Resources. I appreciated his vast experience and advise on how to take the @sri_kenya to next level as a national hub on coordination of matters related to science, research, technology and Innovation - building bridges between #Science and #Diplomacy #Researchchairs #GrandChallenge #Clusters. @KENIAupdates @nacosti @nrfkenya @IAEATC @UNESCO @SciforAfrica @SingoeiAKorir @TWASnews @gatesfoundation @pthigo

Held discussions with Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), on the ongoing Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Eastern Africa, particularly the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Dr. Kaseya briefed me on the current epidemiological situation and the coordinated response measures being undertaken by Africa CDC, African governments and global health partners, including the World Health Organization, to contain the outbreak and strengthen regional preparedness. The interventions include enhanced disease surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory diagnostics, infection prevention measures, border health monitoring and community awareness campaigns aimed at preventing further cross-border transmission. I welcomed the ongoing efforts by Africa CDC and reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to regional health security and collective action in responding to public health emergencies. I also shared Kenya’s preparedness measures, including strengthening of national surveillance and emergency response systems to safeguard public health and regional resilience.

On the sidelines of the ongoing Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers’ Summit, I held bilateral talks with South Korea’s Foreign Affairs Minister, H.E. Cho Hyun, on strengthening cooperation in trade and investment, technology and innovation, education, health, maritime affairs and defence. I reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening collaboration with South Korea in advancing Kenya’s digital transformation agenda, including flagship projects at Konza Technopolis such as the Digital Media City and the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kenya-AIST). We also acknowledged the growing investment opportunities being unlocked through the presence of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Korea Exim Bank in Nairobi, while encouraging more Korean companies and investors to expand their footprint in Kenya. Minister Cho Hyun reiterated South Korea’s commitment to strengthening ties with Kenya through increased tourism, expanded market access for Kenyan products, enhanced manufacturing and greater technology transfer cooperation.

Together with Mr. Hong Hong Seok-hwa, Vice President of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), we officially signed the Host Country Arrangement establishing a KOICA Country Office in Kenya. The new office, which will serve as a liaison office for KOICA Headquarters in Seoul, marks a major milestone in strengthening Kenya–South Korea relations and enhancing the coordination and implementation of development cooperation programmes across the region. The partnership will deepen collaboration in key sectors including education, healthcare, technology transfer, infrastructure development, public sector capacity building and youth empowerment, while also promoting investment, knowledge exchange and job creation. KOICA is currently implementing seven projects in Kenya focused on quality education, climate resilience and strengthening health services through improved hygiene and public health interventions.

It was a wonderful and blessed Saturday As I joined my community for #EidBaraza in #Mombasa organized by the - Wamiji Foundation Trust under the chairmanship of Hon. Ibrahim Khamis Mutwafy @MombasaCountyKe The Governor of Mombasa @A_S_Nassir and Senator @Sen_Faki001 were among leaders present. As Keynote speaker I encouraged - unity of purpose for coastal communities, forging stronger ties between politicians and bureaucrats for socioeconomic transformation and development for our people. Emphasized on importance of education and creation of special fund to support the marginalized among members of the society. I encouraged the community to take full advantage of Government programmes - housing, health, education, opportunities under #blueeconomy, tourism and logistics, innovation @nrfkenya @KENIAupdates sectors for maximum benefit. @rasmzimle

Wishing you all a blessed Eid Al-Adha #Eid #EidAladha #Eidmubarak

Courtesy call, Huawei ICT students representing Kenya at the global finals in China x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Joined His Excellency the President, @WilliamsRuto at thanks giving event in honour of colleague PS @fikirini_jacobs held in Bamba, Kilifi County @KilifiCountyGov . Wishing PS all the very best as we continue to provide services to Kenyans as public servants. Several CS and other PS colleagues joined. It was a wonderful event. @IdrisDokota @ScienceRI_Kenya

Congratulations to bro PS @fikirini_jacobs be blessed.

Research, science, technology and innovation remain critical pillars in driving Kenya’s economic transformation, competitiveness and inclusive growth. At KICC, Nairobi, I officially closed the week-long Science, Technology, Research and Innovation Week and launched the Masterplan for Research Financing and Capacity Strengthening, a key blueprint aimed at ensuring Kenya’s research and innovation ecosystem remains locally grounded and globally competitive. Kenya continues to position itself among Africa’s leading innovation-driven economies, with Government committed to strengthening investment in research, science and innovation as part of building solutions to the complex challenges facing society and the economy. Present were Principal Secretaries Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak (Science, Research and Innovation) and Dr. @Bettymuganda17 (Higher Education), alongside distinguished scholars, researchers and innovators from across the country.

It was an honor to host H.E. Dr. @MusaliaMudavadi Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora affairs at closing ceremony of the inaugural #STRI4SocietyWeek. The PCS gave an assuarance of Government Commitment to fund and support research and innovation to the tune of 2% of GDP. Encouraged the researchers to address societal issues and demonstrate impact of research. Made a strong appeal to the industry and private sector to leverage on government initiatives. He launched the Masterplan for research financing and capacity strengthening, applaud the #Grandchallenge Kenya initiative as a game changer - with support from @SciforAfrica The PCS took time to visit the exhibition stands - showcasing Kenya’s innovation and research ecosystem. Under the leadership of H.E. President Dr. @WilliamsRuto 🇰🇪 is on the trajectory of first world class status and STRI is the engine. I thank him for his exemplary leadership and continued support. Big thanks to our partners and stakeholders in STRI ecosystem. @ScienceRI_Kenya #STRI4Society @nacosti @KENIAupdates @nrfkenya @TWASnews @ItalyinKenya @EUAmbKenya @afri_isaaa @gatesfoundation @NRF_News @OfficePCS_KE

Thank you @Afroscientist @IdrisDokota @CatherineKyobu2 @pthigo for your participation and support on day 3 of @STRI4Society #STRI4Societyweek. Your presentations enriched the discussions.

Thank you Amb @pmaddens 🇧🇪 for an excellent keynote address on Science Diplomacy #STRI4Society. We need to strengthen partnerships and internationalization of @STRI4Society @nacosti @KENIAupdates @ScienceRI_Kenya @nrfkenya @OfficePCS_KE

Thank you @IdrisDokota for your participation at @STRI4Society your keynote well received.

Let’s continue to position @STRI4Society. Public and private financing is vital to support the ecosystem towards commercialization of research and innovation for socioeconomic transformation. @nacosti @MusaliaMudavadi @OfficePCS_KE @KENIAupdates @CoastNewspaper @ScienceRI_Kenya @KEPSA_KENYA @nrfkenya @TWASnews @ISC @AASciences @SciforAfrica

Thank you @SteveIsaboke for your support and participation. Your keynote was well received during @STRI4Society #STRI4Societyweek @ScienceRI_Kenya