Konza Technopolis, Kenya | February 20, 2026By Peter Ongalo The African Centre for Technology Studies has officially broken ground on its new office complex at Konza Technopolis, marking a historic milestone in the institution’s journey to advance science, technology, and…
By Monroe Ouma and Peter Ongalo Theme: Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action The ACTS Pathways Academy (APA) is a dynamic learning ecosystem that integrates multiple capacity-strengthening approaches to deliver transformative experiences for professionals, researchers, innovators, and leaders across Africa, Asia,…
Berit Lolo, Winnie Wangwe & Gregory Sikumba Introduction When a drought hits five years after your adaptation project ends, how do you know if earlier investments really strengthened farmers’ capacity to anticipate, absorb, and recover from climate shocks? Climate change…
By Patience Mebo Ochieng, Peter Ongalo When farmers work tirelessly from planting to harvest, why does a significant portion of their hard work still end up as post-harvest loss? For smallholder farmers, a weak, nutrient-starved crop spoils faster, has a…
By Patience Mebo Ochieng, Peter Ongalo, Dorcas Kalele The mystery of feeding the growing population By 2030, urban areas in low- and middle-income countries will house over 4 billion people—more than double the 2000 figure (UNICEF 2023). This growth demands…
Reflections from the Kenyan SPOKE Peter Ongalo 2025 was a defining year for the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES) and the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), working in close collaboration with the Clean Cooling Network (CCN),…
By Christine Ndiritu The 10th Circular Economy Conference held on 19th and 20th November 2025 at the Nairobi Street Kitchen was more than an annual gathering; it was a moment of reflection, renewal, and bold reimagining for Kenya’s circular economy movement. Designed as a zero-waste event, attendees experienced sustainability…
By Christine Ndiritu & Peter Ongalo As part of the ACES/SPOKE program’s ongoing support to strengthen cold-chain ecosystems and improve postharvest management, this brochure provides farmers and community groups with practical, easy-to-use guidance on common nutrient deficiencies, pests, and diseases affecting…
By Christine Wangeci Ndiritu, Peter Ongalo, Catherine Kilelu Kenya’s horticulture and fish industries are thriving, but succeeding in high-value global markets takes more than good produce—it demands global trust earned through strict certification and compliance. At the 2025 GLOBALG.A.P. Tour…
By Salome Okoth and Maureen Kabasa In many African homes, cooking is an everyday ritual, especially for mothers and girls. It’s often a blend of tradition, nourishment, and love. However, behind this familiar routine lies a silent challenge: unsafe, inefficient,…
Mourine Cheruiyot As part of the ongoing momentum generated by the Evi-SICEE project, partners have continued to strengthen regional collaborations that extend beyond national boundaries. The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) and Makerere…
By Berit Lolo, Gregory Sikumba & Benard Simiyu Introduction The global imperative to feed a growing population while simultaneously combating climate change has catalyzed the development of innovative solutions that merge agriculture with renewable energy. Kenya receives an average of…
By Winnie Wangwe, Berit Lolo, Benard Simiyu, and Ruth Wambui Imagine a community development project that has successfully distributed hundreds of water filters. On paper, it meets every target: outputs are delivered, reports are filed, and dashboards shine with progress.…
By Berit Lolo, Winnie Wangwe & Benard Simiyu Introduction Sustainable development is a comprehensive goal that work towards meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability is the foundation…
By Christine Wangeci Ndiritu Circular economy is waste reimagined where resources are maximised, and waste is minimised by keeping materials in continuous cycles of recycling, reuse and value addition. This was directly tied to the Kenya National Research Festival 2025…
By Monroe Ouma, Ruth Wambui & Winnie Wangwe Using AI to tackle climate change, the ethical risks are usually smaller and less serious than in areas like healthcare or criminal justice, where it relies heavily on personal data and makes…
By Joel Onyango, Christabel Mukubwa, Peter Ongalo Each year, Kenya alone generates over 200,000 tonnes of liquid whey, most of which is discarded and underutilized. The advantage is that it’s not just waste… It’s untapped wealth. These figures are based…
By Monroe Ouma, Peter Ongalo, and Maureen Kabasa “Your research isn’t boring, it just needs to be told in a way that captivates and shows its impact.” Peter Ongalo, MPRSK Storytelling is one of the oldest and most powerful forms…
By Betty Mohe, Ursulla Wandili & Dr. Catherine Kilelu With circular bioeconomy (CBE), the dairy sector is redefining byproducts “wastes,” into valuable resources with applications across different sectors globally. One of these is whey, a nutrient-rich byproduct that has the…
By Anne Maina As a researcher, I have been in the middle of working with the ocean resource for research, and my knowledge can be defeated by what the locals who have grown up seeing and making use of it.…
By Amon Gachuri Following a month of technology testing, the Lari farmers will be using PCM cold storage (charged in a solar-powered freezer) and insulated boxes to move temperature-sensitive horticulture produce to market. They will be able to test the…
By Dr. Catherine Kilelu In March 2025, the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), in collaboration with the Clean Cooling Network (CCN), the Lari Horticultural Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited (LHFCSL), and key stakeholders, launched Kenya’s and Africa’s first “Try Before…
By Ursulla Wandili, Monroe Ouma, Maureen Kabasa Introduction The Yala Wetland, one of Kenya’s most ecologically vital and culturally rich landscapes, is undergoing a transformation that is both quiet and significant. Once vibrant with papyrus reeds, fish populations, and community…
By Joel Onyango, Christabel Mukubwa, Peter Ongalo (Design and layout) In Africa’s race toward a clean energy future, the most powerful fuel may not be solar, wind, or even finance—it’s data. But not just any data. We’re talking about localized,…
Authors: Ursulla Wandili, Betty Mohe, Salma Omollo, Dr. Catherine Kilelu, Peter Ongalo What if the byproduct of your favourite cheese or yoghurt held the key to transforming Kenya’s food system toward a circular bioeconomy, fueling innovation, and cutting down on…
By Peter Ongalo and Dorcas Kalele, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) A Game-Changer for Smallholder Farmers Imagine working tirelessly to grow fresh, high-quality produce only to lose a significant portion of it due to post-harvest losses and a lack…
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is proud to be a key knowledge partner at the inaugural Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference, taking place from May 6–8, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency, Nairobi, Kenya. Themed “Optimising the Role of…
Dr. Catherine Kilelu, Programme Lead, ACES SPOKE, Kenya, African Centre for Technology Studies The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) of the African Union (AU) has been the blueprint driving agricultural transformation across the continent and is reviewed every 10…
By Yvonne Gitu, Tiffany Njoroge and Joyce Gathaci Background The Evidence for Informing Scaling And Impact In Youth And Women- Led Clean Energy Enterprises in Africa (EVI-SICEE) project, implemented over the past one and a half year, aims to address…
