Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak

Also known as: Professor Shaukat Abdulrazak

Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation championing nuclear energy, STEM education, and local data generation in Africa.

2026-05-012026-09-25

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June 2026
11 JunThe Standard
… Science Research and Innovation Principal Secretary (PS) Shaukat Abdulrazak challenged technical institutions to position science innovations as problem solvers.Prof Abdulrazak said 75 per cent of Kenyans are under 35 years and should be prepared to be problem solvers through inn …
Kenya told to tap into youths' innovations
11 JunThe Standard
… Shaukat Abdulrazak, Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, said evidence-based policymaking is essential for development. …
Experts Push for More Investment in Early Childhood Development Research
May 2026
22 MayCitizen Digital
… Shaukat Abdulrazak (Science, Research and Innovation) and Beatrice Inyangala (Higher Education) among other distinguished scholars, researchers and innovators drawn from various sectors of the economy.
'Prepare for tougher times ahead!' Prime CS Mudavadi tells Kenyans
16 MayCitizen Digital
… lent behind East Africa’s energy transition. “Kenya is moving towards first world status and we know very well that we cannot be able to do that unless we bring our youth to the centre of all this,” said Principal Secretary for science, research and innovation, Shaukat Abdulrazak …
Nairobi hosts business boot camp linking entrepreneurs to investors in clean energy
14 MayThe Standard
… Speaking during the launch of Knowledge Hub at the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) in Nairobi, Science, Research and Innovation Principal Secretary Shaukat Abdulrazak said inadequate data remains one of the continent’s greatest challenges. …
PS urges Africa to invest in data generation
1 MayThe Standard
… Principal Secretary in the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation in the Prime Cabinet Secretary’s Office Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak, on behalf of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, underscored the strategic importance of the initiative. …
New lobby to raise Kenya's agriculture growth unveiled

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Kenya seeks stronger link between research institutions and industry

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Researchers, universities, TVET institutions, government agencies, standards bodies and private sector players say promising projects often stall at critical stages such as validation, certification, financing and market entry. The Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation said Kenya has the talent and ideas needed to drive innovation, but must improve how research is converted into commercial products and enterprises.

22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

Kenya seeks stronger link between research institutions and industry
Researchers, universities, TVET institutions, government agencies, standards bodies and private sector players say promising projects often stall at critical stages such as validation, certification, financing and market entry. The Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation said Kenya has the talent and ideas needed to drive innovation, but must improve how research is converted into commercial products and enterprises.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 2 September

Africa must build nuclear skills pipeline, PS Shaukat says
Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation Shaukat Abdulrazak has said Africa must urgently develop a new generation of nuclear scientists and engineers to move from consuming advanced technologies to developing home-grown solutions, warning that nuclear ambitions cannot be achieved through infrastructure and technology investments alone.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 1 September

Kenya explores nuclear science in secondary school curricula
The Science, Research and Innovation Principal Secretary said Kenya should introduce nuclear science and technology to secondary school learners during the curriculum review process, as the country strengthens STEM education under the Competency-Based Education system. The announcement came during a regional meeting in Nairobi that brought together 10 countries.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 25 August

East Africa urged to convert bioeconomy research into profitable industries
Experts at the Africa Bioeconomy Workshop in Nairobi called on East African governments to move beyond research strategies and build profitable bio-based industries that create jobs and retain more value from the region's biological resources. The 2026 State of the Bioeconomy in Eastern Africa report identifies agricultural residues and organic waste as potential feedstock for producing biofuels, organic fertilisers, biodegradable packaging, and other bio-based products.
25 August 2026 · Capital News →
Africa pushes staple crops and value chains for food security
African governments are shifting focus to staple crops like rice, cassava, and maize, building value chains and industries around them to strengthen food security and reduce import dependence. The approach treats staple crops as raw materials for manufacturing and value-added industries, connecting farmers to seed, processors, research institutions, and consumers.
25 August 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 21 July

Kenya to host Africa Technology Leadership Conference in October
Kenya will host the second Africa Technology Leadership Conference in October 2026 to position itself as the continent's hub for science, technology, and innovation-driven investment. The two-day event, scheduled for October 22–23 in Nairobi, is expected to attract more than 3,500 delegates from over 30 countries including government leaders, investors, and technology firms.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 25 June

Africa loses billions exporting raw commodities instead of finished products
Africa is losing billions of dollars in potential income by exporting raw tree-based commodities like cocoa, coffee, timber, and cashew while importing finished products, a practice experts say prevents the continent from fully benefiting from its natural resources and slows local industry growth. The issue was discussed by policymakers, scientists, investors and development leaders in Nairobi, where they focused on transforming forests and agroforestry resources into higher-value products, industries and jobs.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

African leaders champion tree-based industries for economic growth
At a forum in Nairobi, African policymakers and experts called for transforming forests, trees, and agroforestry into high-value industries through value addition and manufacturing, rather than exporting raw commodities, to create jobs and strengthen climate resilience across the continent.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 14 June

Early brain development crucial for lifelong well-being in Africa
According to researchers at the Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development, while Africa has reduced child mortality, millions of children are surviving but not thriving due to poor nutrition, limited early learning, inadequate healthcare, and weak caregiving. Early childhood education and development investments are among the strongest predictors of future well-being and shape learning outcomes, productivity, health, and economic opportunities throughout life.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 12 June

African nuclear regulators urged to strengthen oversight systems
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation called on African nuclear regulators to build stronger and future-ready regulatory systems as the continent expands its use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, agriculture, industry, and energy sectors.
12 June 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 11 June

Kenya urged to harness youth innovations for development challenges
A three-day technology and innovation conference in Eldoret heard calls for Kenya to tap into creative youths' innovations to address challenges in agriculture, climate change, manufacturing, and job creation. The Science Research and Innovation Principal Secretary said 75 per cent of Kenyans are under 35 years and should be positioned as problem solvers through innovations in technical training aligned with research.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Experts call for increased investment in early childhood development
Experts from academia, government, civil society and development partners are calling for increased and sustained investment in research, innovation and evidence-based policy solutions to improve early childhood development outcomes. They emphasize that the early years of life are critical for brain development, and that stronger investment in research is needed to guide improvements in health, nutrition and early learning systems.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

Prime CS Mudavadi warns of tougher economic times ahead
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned Kenyans to prepare for tougher economic times driven by global instability, citing surging fuel prices from the Middle East conflict and other emerging global trends as challenges that cannot be quickly resolved.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 16 May

Nairobi hosts boot camp connecting entrepreneurs to clean energy investors
The Social and Inclusive Business Camp, founded by the French Development Agency in 2017, held an in-person boot camp in Nairobi to help entrepreneurs create measurable social or environmental impact move toward investment readiness. The four-month programme has supported more than 400 entrepreneurs across Africa since its inception.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 14 May

PS urges Africa to invest in local health data generation
The Science, Research and Innovation Principal Secretary has called on African countries to invest in generating local data for policy and health decisions, noting that the continent relies heavily on foreign-generated evidence. He cited the launch of a Knowledge Hub at the African Population and Health Research Center as a strategic investment to strengthen Africa's capacity for evidence-based solutions.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 1 May

Kenya launches World Agriculture Forum Country Council
Kenya has launched the World Agriculture Forum Country Council to accelerate agricultural transformation through AI and bioengineering, aiming to boost productivity, strengthen climate resilience, and connect global innovation with local farming systems.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →