Ruto: Science, innovation essential drivers of national growth
Deliberate investment in science, technology and innovation is the only path to the country’s prosperity and global competitiveness, President William Ruto has said. The President said continued education reforms as well as ongoing expansion of research and technology instituti..
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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.
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