Signing of Record of Discussions on Technical Cooperation Project with Kenya : Strengthening academic network to address Africa's socio-economic challenges through Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology as a hub



2025.07.22
On July 16, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Record of Discussions on technical cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Kenya in the capital city Nairobi for “Japan-Africa Research Networking Project for Promotion of Science, Technology and Innovation Project”.
Signing ceremony
The project outline is explained below.
- Country (Target Areas)
Republic of Kenya
- Project Objective
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)/Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI) functions as a hub in Africa to promote education and research collaboration activities in Science, Technology and Innovation by strengthening the network between African and Japanese universities and private sectors.
- Implementation Period (Planned)
48 months
- Implementing Agency
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) / Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI)
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 4(Quality education)
Goal 8(Decent work and economic growth)
Goal 9(Industry, innovation and infrastructure)
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