Introduction, management team, board of directors, contact information, etc. of Kenya National Academy of Sciences （KNAS）

About the Academy

The Kenya National Academy of Sciences (KNAS) is a learned, non-political institution, which was founded on 2nd November 1983. The main function of KNAS is to cooperate and collaborate with the Government of Kenya, other scientific organizations, the scientific community and the general public in promoting the applications of scholarly/scientific knowledge and technology for national development.

KNAS promotes all fields of sciences, including humanities and technology.

The major objectives and purposes for which the Academy is established are:

1.To promote the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge, establish and enhance standards of scientific and technological achievements in Kenya and to recognize outstanding contributions to ST&I.

1.To establish and maintain association and relations between Kenyan scientists and the international scientific community.

1.To publish and assist in the dissemination of scientific knowledge.

1.To cooperate with the National Commission of Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) in the formulation of policies and programmes designed to encourage the development and application of science and technology for national development.

1.To provide sound scientific advice to Government for effective policy formulation.

1.To undertake all such other activities as may be consistent with the objectives of the Academy and in alignment with the constitution (2010) and Vision 2030.

The above objectives are realized through a wide range of activities such as publications, scientific meetings, public lecture series, Kenya Science Congress, research projects and consensus studies.

The past three decades have witnessed significant changes in the relationships and interactions between science, society and development. Notwithstanding these achievements, new challenges have emerged, which require innovative solutions by all professions including engineering, health, industrialization, agriculture and ICT.

Membership of the KNAS is open to Kenyan citizens of specified academic standing through application and subsequent election in accordance with the by-laws of the Academy.

Office Bearers

CURRENT OFFICE BEARERS: 2022 – Now

OFFICE BEARERS: 2011 – 2022

OFFICE BEARERS: 2002 – 2011

OFFICE BEARERS: 1992 – 2002

OFFICE BEARERS: 1983 – 1992

Regarding Zhengxianling - China's first pan - international talent recruitment platform

Zhengxianling is developed and operated by Shanghai Yuntong Information Technology Co., Ltd. The company mainly provides international services such as talent job-seeking and recruitment, recruitment and introduction of high-level talents / science and technology innovation-related talents (Overseas Excellent Young Talents, Qiming Plan, online and offline job fairs, campus recruitment, social recruitment, online recruitment, headhunting, etc.), academic exchanges, and software development. In due time, we will launch language platforms and APPs in AI English, Korean, Japanese, French, German, etc. to meet the needs of global users. Up to now, the company has established communication channels with national ministries and commissions such as the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Ministry of Science and Technology, talent offices of the Organization Departments of some provincial and municipal Party committees, departments of human resources and social security, industry and information technology, science and technology, trade unions, chambers of commerce, academic societies, associations, 985 and 211 universities in various regions across the country, HRs of some enterprises, the International Academician Consortium, the United Nations Science and Technology Commission WDTA, and some international institutions in countries such as Russia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Canada, and QS World's top 100 universities (MIT, Oxford, the University of Melbourne...).

Service items are as follows:
A. Recruitment and introduction of international high-level / science and technology innovation-related talents (doctors, post-doctors, academicians) (online and offline job fairs, campus recruitment, social recruitment, online recruitment, headhunting, etc.), overseas enterprise study tours, academic exchanges, and software development.
B. Operation of Zhengxianling® (The types of talents on the platform and official account are not limited. Note: The official website is undergoing upgrading and renovation).

Service-supported regions:
China, South Korea, Japan, Russia, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Hungary, Italy, the United States, Canada, etc. (covering more than 100 countries and regions).

Main service content: Online and offline special high-level talent job fairs for cities, parks, and employers, talent-introduction activities related to science and technology innovation (project solicitation, screening, roadshow... implementation, etc.), investment promotion, academic exchange conferences, online job-seeking and recruitment, and offline services are available in the above-mentioned designated countries.

In the past 2024, we have successively joined the Hubei Chushang Federation in China and the World Federation of Inventors' Associations [IFIA], and have established the grand goal of building Zhengxianling into China's first pan-international talent recruitment platform (Language platforms and APPs in AI English, Korean, Japanese, French, German, etc. will be launched in due time. The establishment of the International HRD (HR) Alliance is in progress), and in the future, it will serve billions of users in more than 200 countries around the world. As of December 31, 2024, we have received a reply from the chairman of the United Nations Science and Technology Commission WDTA, welcoming Yuntong Technology and Zhengxianling to join the cooperation of the United Nations Science and Technology Commission WDTA in 2025. Starting from 2025, we will cooperate with the International Academician Consortium and may participate in activities such as the FCPAE (Federation of Chinese Professionals in Europe) European Forum to facilitate international talent exchanges and cooperation, thereby promoting scientific and technological innovation, driving employment, serving global economic construction, and promoting friendly cross-border cooperation to create a better future. Thus, we can better serve users from all over the world.

The Chinese full name of IFIA: World Federation of Inventors' Associations. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland, and San Francisco, the United States. In February 2024, after being reviewed and approved by the 47th Global Executive Committee of IFIA, Shanghai Yuntong Information Technology Co., Ltd. [Zhengxianling] joined the organization. For details, please refer to the official website of IFIA:

https://www.ifia.com/ifia-47th-executive-committee-meeting-held-on-feb-2024/

Our company's recruitment platform will officially launch a paid service starting from February 1, 2025. For details, please refer to:

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/YmOxE1snwAAvskZgwm5RxA

Currently, we are organizing online and offline special job fairs for high-level talents of international organizations. For details of the event, please refer to the push article on the schedule plan of the international high-level talent recruitment activities of Zhengxianling®:

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/UGfNhxHRoIs1KZF7Thsfxg

Zhengxianling® recruits a large number of overseas high-level talents and innovative talents all year round. For details, please refer to the official account introduction:

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/8YaCD8xaXiDeC93a1foUKQ

Regarding the invitation letter for the initiation of the International HRD (HR) Alliance, please refer to the official account introduction:

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/fdg6QB82KAJCeTi0VZVZKQ

We welcome HRs of employers from all over the world, heads of universities and research institutes, academic leaders, young doctors / post-doctors / academicians and other talents to contact us or register to join our platform，The talents we recruit will be preferentially recommended to work in universities, research institutions and other units in China or various countries around the world.

Governing Council

Kenya National Academy of Sciences Governing Council: March 2022 to Date

·Prof Ratemo W. Michieka --President

·Prof. Wacheke Wanjohi --Vice President

·Prof. Paul Baki -- Hon Secretary

·Prof. Josephine Ngaira --Hon Treasurer

·Prof. Robinson Musembi -- Hon Assistant Treasurer

·Prof. Julius Mwabora -- Assistant Secretary, physical and Chemical Sciences.

·Prof. Timothy Maitho -- Assistant Secretary, Biological Sciences.

·Dr. Joash Migosi -- Assistant Secretary, Humanities and social Sciences

·Prof. Vasey Mwaja -- Editor in Chief

·Prof. Cecilia Onyango -- Assistant Editor in Chief.

·Prof. Benson Estambale -- Member

·Prof. Daniel O. Olago -- Member

·Prof. George Rading -- Member

·Prof. Bernard O. Aduda -- Member

International Linkages

The International organizations to which the Academy subscribes on behalf of the Nation include the following:

KNAS International Linkages

·International Science council - ISC

·The Inter Academy Partnerships - IAP

·The Inter Academy Council - IAC

·Inter Academy Medical Panel - IAMP

·Network of African Science Academies - NASAC

·The African Academy of Sciences - AAS

·Royal Society (UK) The US National Academies - USNAS

·The Beijing Academy of Science and Technology - BAST

·The Beijing Academy of Sciences BAJST

·The Korean Academy of Sciences - KAST

·The World Academy of Sciences sub Saharan Region - (TWAS-SAREP)

·World Futures Federation - WFS International Foundation for Science - IFS

KNAS pays annual subscriptions and contributions regularly to these organizations where necessary. The National Academy continues to maintain close contact with the International Scientific circles for the purpose of networking and synergizing and thus contributing to the international scientific activities and related issues

Contact Us

Postal Address: P.O. Box 4618-00100 Nairobi-Kenya
Physical Address: Utalii Street, Utalii House, 9th Floor, Room 924
Tel: +254 020 311714 , +254 020 311715 Cell: +254 718780649 | Email:info@knasciences.or.ke