📖 SGCI All Partners Forum 2026 | Daily Brief Here’s an in-depth highlight of Day 1: From Shared Ambition to Practical Delivery, capturing key discussions on research funding, partnerships, sustainability, curiosity-driven research and the role of African Science Granting Councils. Read the full Daily Brief and stay tuned for more highlights from the SGCI All Partners Forum 2026: acts-net.org/wp-content/uplo… #SGCI #DailyBrief #STI #Research #Innovation #Africa #SGCI #STI #Research #Innovation #Africa | @NCRST_Namibia | @IDRC_BRACO | @SGCIAfrica | @IDRC_CRDI | @IDRC_ESARO | @SciDevNet

🔴 LIVE NOW | #SGCIForum2026 The Rt Hon. Dr Tjitunga Elijah @ngurare, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia, will deliver the keynote on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in Namibia at the SGCI All Partners Forum 2026. 🎥 Catch the conversation live on NBC: youtube.com/live/D6AnKMl5ZoQ 📍 Windhoek | 30 Sept 2026 #SGCI #STI #Research #Innovation #Africa | @NCRST_Namibia | @IDRC_BRACO | @SGCIAfrica | @IDRC_CRDI | @IDRC_ESARO

“We invest in bringing researchers together, creating meaningful scientific exchange, and giving them time to explore their ideas.”— Lara Jacob, @dfg_public 🎥 Day 2 of the #SGCIForum2026 brought conversations on capacity strengthening, inclusive STI systems, multilateral research collaboration and strategic partnerships. A day focused on strengthening Africa’s research ecosystem and turning collaboration into action. #SGCI #STI #Research #Innovation #Africa @NCRST_Namibia | @IDRC_BRACO | @SGCIAfrica | @IDRC_CRDI | @IDRC_ESARO

“Sustainability is not just about money. It is about the networks and relationships we build to carry the work forward.” — Sepo Hachigonta 🎥 A look back at Day 1 of the #SGCIForum2026 in Windhoek, where partners came together to strengthen collaboration, research investment and Africa’s STI ecosystem. From commitment to action. 🌍 #SGCI #STI #Africa | @SGCIAfrica | @IDRC_ESARO | @NCRST_Namibia | @IDRC_CRDI | @IDRC_BRACO

🔴 LIVE NOW! The #SGCIForum2026 is being livestreamed on @NBCDigitalNews as Day 2 of the Forum continues in Windhoek. Catch the conversation as science granting councils, researchers, policymakers and partners discuss the future of research, science, technology and innovation in Africa. 📺 Watch live: youtube.com/live/ckGuP6l5VRE… #SGCI #STI #Africa | @SGCIAfrica | @IDRC_ESARO | @NCRST_Namibia | @IDRC_CRDI

📣 WEBINAR INVITE! Join us tomorrow! | CHASING THE CHEMICAL DREAM: From Scientific Curiosity to Practical African Innovation Webinar 🗓️ 22 September 2026 🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EAT 💻 Virtual Webinar 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… The webinar series brings together leading voices in science, technology, innovation, policy and research to honour the legacy of the late Prof. Shem Wandiga, a pioneering Kenyan chemist, environmental scientist and scientific leader. Held In collaboration with the Calestous Juma Legacy Foundation @CalestousLegacy. The series also highlights the contributions of Prof. Wandiga and the Prof. Calestous Juma to science, education and innovation in Africa. 🎙️ MEET THE SPEAKERS 💡 Amb - Prof Bitange Ndemo @bantigito Former Kenya Ambassador to Belgium and the European Union, and Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Nairobi. He brings extensive experience in technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and ICT policy. 🌍 Prof. Daniel Olago Professor of Environmental Geoscience at the University of Nairobi, with over 25 years of experience in environmental change, climate research, water resources and multidisciplinary research. 🧪 Prof. Tom Ogada @Prof_TomOgada Executive Director of African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) and a chemical engineer with more than 30 years of experience across research, policy, industry and science and technology innovation. His work includes technology transfer and the commercialisation of research. 📔 Eric Juma @Eric_Juma Director of Technology at HEET and Trustee and Clerk of the Board at the Calestous Juma Legacy Foundation, supporting its work to advance science, technology and innovation in local communities in Kenya. 🔬 Dr. Cecilia Wandiga (she/her) @CWandiga Executive Director of Centre for Science and Technology Innovations (CSTI) and a science and innovation practitioner whose work connects research, innovation and society. 💬 Dr. Catherine. W. Kilelu Director of Communications, Outreach and Partnerships and researcher & development practitioner at African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), working at the intersection of research, innovation, policy and sustainable development. The conversation will explore: 🔹 Where does scientific curiosity begin? 🔹 What can we learn from Prof. Shem Wandiga’s scientific legacy? 🔹 Which scientific questions remain unanswered or underexplored? 🔹 How can research become practical products, services and solutions? 🔹 What role do culture and communication play in making science useful beyond academia? Peter Ongalo, MPRSK | Fiona Makayoto | ACTS Pathways Academy | Centre for Science and Technology Innovations (@CSTI_KENYA) | @CalestousLegacy

📢 SAVE THE DATE | CHASING THE CHEMICAL DREAM: From Scientific Curiosity to Practical African Innovation What happens when a scientific question moves beyond the laboratory? What does it take to turn research and ideas into solutions that matter? The Chasing the Chemical Dream Webinar Series brings together leading voices in science, technology, innovation, policy and research to explore these questions, while honouring the legacy of the late Prof. Shem Wandiga, a pioneering Kenyan chemist, environmental scientist and scientific leader. 🎙️ MEET THE SPEAKERS 💡 Prof. Amb Bitange Ndemo | @bantigito Former Kenya Ambassador to Belgium and the European Union, and Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Nairobi. He brings extensive experience in technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and ICT policy. 🌍 Prof. Daniel Olago Professor of Environmental Geoscience at the University of Nairobi, with over 25 years of experience in environmental change, climate research, water resources and multidisciplinary research. 🧪 Prof. Prof. Tom Ogada | @Prof_TomOgada Executive Director of African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) and a chemical engineer with more than 30 years of experience across research, policy, industry and science and technology innovation. His work includes technology transfer and the commercialisation of research. 🔬 Dr. Cecilia Wandiga (she/her) | @CWandiga Executive Director of Centre for Science and Technology Innovations (CSTI) and a science and innovation practitioner whose work connects research, innovation and society. 💬 Dr. Catherine. W. Kilelu | @ckilelu Director of Communications, Outreach and Partnerships and researcher & development practitioner at African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), working at the intersection of research, innovation, policy and sustainable development. 🎤 Moderators: Dr. Catherine Kilelu & Dr. Cecilia Wandiga The conversation will explore: 🔹 Where does scientific curiosity begin? 🔹 What can we learn from Prof. Shem Wandiga’s scientific legacy? 🔹 Which scientific questions remain unanswered or underexplored? 🔹 How can research become practical products, services and solutions? 🔹 What role do culture and communication play in making science useful beyond academia? 🗓️ 22 September 2026 🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EAT 💻 Virtual Webinar 🔗 Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi… This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Join us! #ChasingTheChemicalDream #AfricanInnovation #ScienceCommunication Peter Ongalo, MPRSK | Fiona Makayoto | ACTS Pathways Academy | @AFNS_ACTS

Did you know that while advanced digital tools like e-commerce, analytics, and integrated payment systems provide immense potential to boost Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Uganda’s clean energy SMEs, especially those led by women and youth, rely on digital platforms only for basic functions like mobile money and informal social media outreach. Research from the #EVISICEE Project highlights that access to digital tools alone is not enough, investing in strategic digital adoption, capacity building and gender-responsive support are essential to expand markets, reduce costs, and strengthen clean energy value chains, while creating jobs and inclusive growth. Read more: acts-net.org/wp-content/uplo… #CleanEnergy | #GenderInclusion @OfficialMubs @IDRC_CRDI

ACTS is proud to join #AFSF2026 in Kigali, marking 20 years of advancing Africa’s food systems transformation. ACTS will co-host the first #AgriBridge side event: “Financing Africa’s Food Future” 📅 31 Aug | 🕛 12–1 PM CAT 📍 Investment Room Stage How can we move from fragmented finance to more coordinated, effective investment? See you in Kigali! 🇷🇼 @Welthungerhilfe | @AKADEMIYA2063 | @_AfricanUnion | @icipe | @TheAGRF

📊 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆♻ Kenya’s dairy industry produces thousands of tonnes of whey which contains valuable nutrients, including proteins, lactose, and minerals. However, most of it is discarded, contributing to pollution and lost value. If recovered, whey could contribute to food security, industrial applications, and circular economy objectives.  The hashtag#VALORISE project demonstrates that whey can be transformed into animal feed, functional foods, biotech products, and even biodegradable packaging. This study analyzed four circular business models adopted by Kenyan dairy processors: (i) ricotta cheese production, (ii) whey-based yogurt drinks, (iii) fruit-blended whey smoothies, and (iv) whey protein concentrate recovery, and revealed that only 0.45% of the 976,055 L of whey generated weekly is valorized. The study recommends: ➡️ Targeted grants, low interest loans, and tax breaks for small and medium processors investing in valorization equipment ➡️ Public–private partnerships to establish regional whey processing hubs, enabling joint investments in production. ➡️ Embedding circular economy indicators in licensing and compliance standards to encourage sustainable whey management. ➡️ Expand training for processor staff on circular technologies and strengthen university–industry partnerships for research and innovation. ➡️ Actively engage smallholder processors, women, and youth to ensure equitable distribution of benefits across new value chains. 📚Read more 👉 lnkd.in/dwJcUTjA @egertonunikenya, @roskildeuni | @BiovIntCIAT_eng | @DTUtweet | @ArlaIngredients | @SEIresearch | @SEI_Africa | @denmarkinkenya

📚 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 Meet the Phase 2 scholars of Lab for Ethics, Policy and Scaling of AI (LEPSAI) scholarship programme. LEPSAI scholarships contribute to advancing AI and machine learning research across sub-Saharan Africa, with a deliberate focus on women, who are significantly underrepresented in technology research landscape. Projects supported under this programme are grounded in responsible AI principles to ensure the work generates tangible solutions for communities across the continent. LEPSAI is implemented by the ACTS AI Institute and supported by @IDRC_CRDI and @FCDOGovUK. 👇 Discover their profiles and focus areas: lnkd.in/dS2GrKPz

📣 Call for Expression of Interest (EOI): Collaborators for the Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain Solutions (SCCCS) Programme in Kenya The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is inviting qualified organisations to partner in scaling sustainable cooling and cold-chain solutions across Kenya through the Kenya SPOKE initiative. This collaboration will support the development of community cooling hubs, strengthen market access for smallholder farmers and advance climate-friendly cold-chain systems in key horticultural value chains. We welcome applications from organisations with experience in agrifood value chain development, business model design, financing partnerships, sustainable cold-chain systems and inclusive development approaches. ✅ Priority Counties: 🔹 Kiambu 🔹 Kajiado 🔹 Nyandarua 🔹Nakuru 🔹Meru 🔹 Machakos 🔹Makueni 🔹Bungoma 🔹 Trans Nzoia 🔹Narok 🔹Kisii 🔹Nyamira 🔹 Murang’a 🔹Baringo 🔹 Taita Taveta Learn more and apply here 👉🏾 acts-net.org/opportunities/c… #SCCCS #SustainableCooling #ColdChain #CommunityCoolingHubs

Today, we join the continent in celebrating Africa Day 2026 under the theme: “Sixty-three (63) Years of Unity, Integration and Development, Let’s Celebrate Together.” As Africa continues to shape its future through science, technology, innovation, and collaboration, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing sustainable development solutions that empower communities and transform lives across the continent. At ACTS, we believe Africa’s greatest strength lies in its people, ideas, and collective action toward a resilient and prosperous future. Happy Africa Day! ▶️acts-net.org #AfricaDay2026 #AfricaDay #ACTS #InnovationForDevelopment #STI4Development #AfricaRising #SustainableDevelopment

Day 3 at #STRI4SocietyWeek2026 Join our Director of Research and Innovation, Dr. Ann Kingiri, as she moderates the session: Bridging Indigenous Knowledge and Science Towards Sustainability and Climate Resilience 🕞 15:30 – 17:00 📍 Shimba Room 📅 Wednesday, 20 May The session will explore how indigenous knowledge systems and scientific research can be meaningfully integrated to advance sustainability and strengthen climate resilience. Also, feel free to visit the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) exhibition booth and learn more about our work advancing science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development across Africa. #STRI4Society #ScienceForDevelopment #ClimateResilience #Innovation #Sustainability | @nrfkenya | @nacosti | @KENIAupdates

Are you at #STRI4SocietyWeek2026? Visit the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) exhibition booth and learn more about our work advancing science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development across Africa. Get a sneak peek of one of our partners' products at CoolRun by Hubl Logistics — an innovative zero-emission cold chain technology transforming food logistics through cleaner, smarter refrigeration solutions. We’ll be here throughout the week — come say hi and connect with us! #STRI4Society #ScienceForDevelopment #Innovation #CleanCooling #SustainableDevelopment | @ISMAfrica | @nrfkenya | @nacosti | @AFNS_ACTS | @KENIAupdates