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Originally published by Capital Newstop
August 25, 2026
13h ago
Kenya’s new bioeconomy plan targets jobs, investment and value addition
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 25— Kenya has launched a 10-year strategy to turn its biological resources, scientific research and innovation capacity into new industries, investments and jobs in push to shift…..
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Kenya has launched a 10-year Kenya National Bioeconomy Strategy 2026–2036 aimed at transforming its biological resources into new industries, investments, and jobs. This initiative seeks to shift the nation towards a knowledge-driven economy by increasing domestic value addition and commercializing scientific innovations.
- The strategy aims to tackle youth unemployment, trade shocks, climate change, and low value addition in key sectors by leveraging science, technology, and innovation.
- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi launched the strategy, emphasizing the need to move beyond exporting raw biological materials.
- Kenya plans to increase research and development spending towards 2 percent of GDP and foster stronger links between research institutions, universities, innovators, and industry.
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