President William Ruto has declared that investing in science, technology, and innovation is crucial for Kenya's prosperity and global competitiveness, awarding charters to two key research institutions.

• The Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) have been awarded charters, becoming specialized degree-awarding institutions.
• President William Ruto highlighted South Korea as a development model, emphasizing their economic transformation built on strong research universities and a commitment to science.
• The government has established a State Department for Science, Research and Innovation and committed to allocating 2% of GDP to research and development.