
Tom Kariuki, PhD
@afroscientist
Chief Executive Officer for @SciforAfrica. Believes in the power of science to change the world
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31-08-2011 17:53:33
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Supporting research in challenging environments is crucial. Our Head of Finance, Grants & Procurement Wangui Ngugi demonstrates how resilient project support can overcome economic and political turbulence 🔗 bit.ly/3KB97Eb



My colleagues Allen Mukhwana and I am deborah-fay suggest how funders, governments, institutions and manufacturers can make a difference in improving procurement processes for research shorturl.at/Z3JY9

This paper highlights an important and sad reality for science in Africa. Limited funding, expensive supplies and limited access. Not to talk of pay walls to access published data. Science for Africa Foundation Africa CDC Sofonias K Tessema Ghana Bioentreprise Innovations Partnership Jenny Molloy Beneficial.Bio nature.com/nature-index/n…




In a short time, we at Science for Africa Foundation have laid a strong foundation by operationalising our organ, attracting vital funding & championing impactful research to address the unique challenges in Africa. Read more in Annual Report 2023 here: bit.ly/4fVwhDr


Our CEO Science for Africa Foundation Tom Kariuki, PhD speaks at #UNGA79 on levers for change to address Challenges in Water and Sanitation in Africa


I had the opportunity to share insights on Science for Africa Foundation interventions on climate change at the Africa Climate & Health Conference in Zimbabwe.


Attending the 1st Climate & Health Africa Conference (#CHAC2024) in Harare 🇿🇼 Tom Kariuki, PhD Science for Africa Foundation announced the eight Grand Challenges Africa grantees, who’ll be tackling innovative projects to advance #ClimateHealth resilience in #Africa. Exciting journey ahead!


“Climate change doesn’t just affect our environment; it touches every part of our lives, from mental health & poverty to migration, peace, & conflict. The stakes are high, and we all feel the urgency.” Tom Kariuki, PhD says at the inaugural #CHAC2024




With the launch of the Global Action Plan for Clinical Trial Ecosystem Strengthening World Health Organization (WHO) sets a new standard for faster, fairer, people-centered #clinicaltrials. Read more : 👉bit.ly/4lPlUEs Vasee Moorthy MD PhD Tom Kariuki, PhD Caxton Murira #GAPCTS #GlobalHealth


Leapfrogging in STI strategies talk with CEO Tom Kariuki, PhD & his team Science for Africa Foundation need for stronger collaboration to leverage international funding & position Kenyan researchers in global research, leadership, Science diplomacy, socialization of STI National Research Fund Kenya National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation
