By Kevin Ouko, Nicholas Odongo and Esther Mugera
Overview
On August 8, 2024, the Research and Innovation Management (RIM)[1] Project hosted a webinar themed “Bridging Innovation and Market: Effective Technology Transfer and Commercialization”. The webinar was led by Prof. Tom Ogada, Executive Director of the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) and Principal Investigator for the RIM project as the main speaker.
Issue 2
May 2024
By Ann Kingiri and Yvonne Gitu
Issue 1
By Dorcas Kalele and Joel Onyango
Real-world impact can be realized through action-oriented research approaches as well as through knowledge generated to impact societal technical action. Creation of knowledge for sustainability and achieving real-world impact can be mediated using different methods and tools, especially based on decision theory, to support decision-making processes.
Authors: Monroe Dikiny and Maureen Kabasa
Introduction
All regions worldwide are experiencing and will continue to experience the effects of climate change with varying magnitudes and consequences. The United Nations defines climate change as the long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns, and human activities are the main drivers of these changes (McMichael, 2003).
Authors: Erica Atieno, Lindah Kakai, Joel Onyango
Background
Climate change, a pervasive global phenomenon, mainly driven by anthropogenic activities, manifests in far reaching consequences such as extreme weather events, rising sea levels, ecosystem disturbances, and threats to biodiversity.
Monroe Dikiny, Mourine Cheruiyot, and Joel Onyango
The energy sector is a critical driver of economic growth in Kenya, with the country's development goals heavily reliant on access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. Compared with conventional cooking technologies and fuels, electric cooking (eCooking) is a relatively new choice for many households in Kenya.
By Gillian Faith Achieng and Joel Onyango
The Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6), convened in Nairobi, Kenya, emerged as a defining moment in the evolution of global environmental policy, marking significant strides towards addressing the planet's most pressing ecological dilemmas.
This blog was originally posted on Water Transformation Pathways Planning website.
Wetlands are valuable ecosystems to humanity. They provide clean water for domestic use, construction materials, and food. Wetlands also protect us from flooding events and help us to combat climate change.
We are thrilled to share reflections on the project outcomes and the valuable lessons learned during this transformative journey. Our mission was ambitious, aiming to institutionalize the matchmaking service at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) and the Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC), while also paving the way for a national-level integration in Kenya.
By Solomon Ogara, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)
Following the completion of the matchmaking activities between the students and entrepreneurs and the development of the matchmaking platform the next phase involved the institutionalization of the matchmaking service at the national level through a policy workshop and institutional level at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) and at the Kenya Climate Innovation Center.
In the heart of Nairobi, the city in the sun and where innovation interconnects with academia, a groundbreaking phenomena unfolded on January 30th, 2024. This was a momentous occasion celebrating the institutionalization of the Transforming Climate Innovation Ecosystems through Inclusive Transdisciplinarity (TransCIIT) matchmaking Web portal within Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC).
Authors: Gillian F. Achieng and Joel Onyango
Achieving sustainable development and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is of vital importance to climate action. In a world grappling with the urgent need for transformative change, the pursuit of sustainable development has emerged as a rallying call for a harmonious coexistence between humanity and the planet.
Authors: Gillian Faith Achieng and Joel Onyango
Introduction
Climate change presents significant and complex challenges for global economies, as it affects not only industries but also communities and ecosystems. As we confront the urgent need for adaptation, climate resilience economies have emerged as a transformative approach.
Authors: Valarie Nyanaro and Nora Ndege
Of what importance are kidneys to the human body? Vital! So are wetlands to the earth. Often wetlands have been referred to as the “kidneys of the earth” for they play an important role in maintaining the health of our planet. Wetlands in Kenya cover about 4 % of the earth’s surface, quite a significant amount that for a long time has been overlooked, undervalued and devalued, despite the crucial role that they play in maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity.
Authors: Monroe Dikiny, Maureen Kabasa, Joel Onyango
In matters of climate and action, Africa is making great strides towards combating climate change. However, two years after COVID-19, Africa is still experiencing adverse effects of the pandemic characterized by economic decline.. Hence, working with various stakeholders to combat these effects and achieve a sustainable climate change agenda should be the focus of many countries.
Authors: Dr. Dorcas Kalele, Isaiah Omolo, Dr. Catherine Kilelu
This blog is based on discussions held during the showcase event under the TransCIIT3 project which was held in September 2023 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS), Nairobi, Kenya. The showcase event was held to demonstrate the functionality of the TransCIIT matchmaking platform.
By Rob Byrne, Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex
We are now into phase three of our project, Transforming Climate Innovation Ecosystems through Inclusive Transdisciplinarity (TransCIIT). In a series of blogs posted on the ACTS website, starting with an overview, you can read how TransCIIT phase two unfolded.
It is with great pleasure and honor to introduce a dynamic trio of remarkable professionals who recently joined our organization, further enriching our capabilities and strengthening our mission. Their expertise and experience are poised to contribute significantly to the advancement of ACTS' objectives
Technically referred to as Specialized Outreach and Knowledge Establishments (SPOKEs), the centres will be deployed in strategic locations across Africa to demonstrate solutions, provide technical assistance and cascade knowledge to the local markets.
