Egerton University Conferences

About the Conference

This will be a blended (virtual and face-to-face sessions) conference. The theme of the conference is Empowering Change: Advancing Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Global Societies through Agriculture, Education, Science, Technology and Innovation. In these disruptive and uncertain times, societies need to be resilient to cope with unexpected events and foster a sucessful future through conducting research and developing innovations, technologies to solve the problems within the global societies. Underlying this theme is the acknowledgment that Science, Technology and Innovation are leading forces for Agriculture, Environmental, Health, Economic and Social, Transformation. The application of knowledge, skills and technology is necessary to attain sustainable and inclusive growth.

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Chief Guest

**Prof.** **Shaukurt Abdulrazak-Principal Secretary in the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation**

Prof. Shaukurt Abdulrazak is a distinguished scholar, researcher, and public servant currently serving as the Principal Secretary in the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation under the Ministry of Education. He is widely recognized for his leadership in advancing Kenya’s science, technology, and innovation agenda.

Prof. Abdulrazak holds a PhD and has built an extensive career in academia, research management, and higher education governance. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), where he played a central role in strengthening research regulation, promoting innovation ecosystems, and fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government.

Throughout his career, he has championed evidence-based policy, research commercialization, and capacity building for young scientists and innovators. His work has significantly contributed to positioning science and innovation as key drivers of sustainable national development.

Opening keynote Speaker

**Dr. Beatrice Inyangala- Principal Secretary, the State Department for Higher Education and Research**

Dr.Beatrice Inyangala is a distinguished education leader and policy expert currently serving as the Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research in the Ministry of Education. With extensive experience in university governance, research development, and public policy, she has played a pivotal role in advancing Kenya’s higher education and innovation agenda.

Dr. Inyangala holds a Doctorate in Educational Administration and has served in senior academic and administrative roles within Kenya’s higher education sector. Her career reflects a strong commitment to expanding access to quality education, strengthening research capacity, and promoting partnerships between universities, industry, and government.

As Principal Secretary, she has spearheaded key reforms aimed at enhancing institutional governance, improving funding frameworks, and supporting research commercialization to drive national development. She is widely recognized for her strategic leadership, advocacy for academic excellence, and dedication to empowering young scholars and researchers.