Egerton University's Office of the Director of Research and Extension will host an academic public lecture featuring Prof Vasey Mwaja, Chairman of the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI).
The lecture will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 9am to 12 noon at the university's Kilimo Hall.
Prof Mwaja, who is also Vice Chair of the African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC), will deliver a keynote address on the theme: "The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in Job Creation, Productivity and Economic Development in Africa."
The lecture is expected to draw scholars, researchers, policymakers, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and industry players. Discussions will focus on how African institutions can leverage homegrown research and technological advances to tackle socio-economic challenges, boost industrial productivity and create sustainable employment opportunities for the continent's growing youth population.
Prof Mwaja has a career spanning more than three decades, with international and local experience. He is an alumnus of Egerton University and earned his PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
University academic departments have encouraged students and faculty members to attend the session, which is expected to explore ways to bridge the gap between theoretical research, technological commercialisation, and practical market applications.
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