Dr. Daniel Karanja

Research and innovation are essential drivers of economic growth, social progress, and technological advancement in Kenya. With the country’s growing prominence as a research hub in East Africa, especially in sectors like agriculture, health, and information technology, it is crucial to ensure that the security of research processes is robust. Securing intellectual property (IP), protecting research data, and safeguarding...

Trump’s administration made immigration reform a central part of its agenda, with policies aimed at curbing illegal immigration and encouraging the repatriation of undocumented migrants. His foreign policy has emphasized reducing U.S. military involvement in conflicts abroad. Given the possible shocks of a second Trump presidency, Kenya must adopt a flexible and adaptive approach to its foreign and economic policies. Donald Trump...

According to a report by the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, only a fraction of Kenyan university researchers successfully secure international research funding each year. The absence of functional Grant Management Offices leads to missed opportunities for both researchers and the universities themselves. Internationally, top universities such as Harvard and Oxford have long recognised the importance of grant management offices in...