Kenyan universities are urged to prioritize research and innovation that yields practical solutions to societal challenges and benefits communities, moving beyond knowledge generation to commercialization.

• Principal Secretary Gitonga Mugambi emphasized problem-driven research and commercialising innovations through industry partnerships.
• Key stakeholders, including Meru University of Science and Technology and the State Corporations Advisory Committee, gathered at the 5th MUSTIC conference.
• The call to action includes protecting intellectual property and embracing technologies like Artificial Intelligence for societal advancement.