Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Nairobi Research Station (日本学術振興会ナイロビ研究連絡センター)
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Nairobi Research Station (日本学術振興会ナイロビ研究連絡センター)
Unfortunately, due to Ms. Ide’s health condition, we have had to postpone the seminar. The new date has not yet been decided, but we will inform you as soon as it is confirmed. Thank you for your understanding. Gakushin Seminar Announcement! It is our pleasure to inform you that JSPS Nairobi Research Station is organizing the 198th JSPS Gakushin Hybrid Seminar on Saturday 28th September 2024. The seminar will take place at JSPS Nairobi Research Station office in Karen, Nairobi and it will commence from 10:00 AM(EAT) till about 2 hours later. Speaker: Ms. Reina IDE (Japan Foundation) Title: Let’s Study Japanese ! Date and Time: Saturday 28th […]
We are pleased to inform you that we are arranging the 1st Networking Meeting on March 15th, 2024. The objective of this meeting is to strengthen networking between Japanese and Kenyan researchers. If you are interested in participating, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. at <nbo-academia@overseas.jsps.go.jp>. Date and Time: March 15th, 2024 14:00-15:30 (EAT) Venue: JSPS Nairobi Research Station Flyer is available here
Gakushin Seminar Announcement! It is our pleasure to inform you that JSPS Nairobi Research Station is organizing the 195th JSPS Gakushin Hybrid Seminar on Monday 19th February 2024. The seminar will take place at JSPS Nairobi Research Station office in Karen, Nairobi and it will commence from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (EAT). Please have a look at <JSPS 195th Gakushin Seminar> for more details. Speaker: Dr. Peter Inganga Buluma (BDS, MGE, Ph.D-Moi Uni) Presentation Title: Social Media: A Revolution of Political Engagement and Voter Education in Kenya Date and Time: Monday 19th February 2024 Venue: JSPS Nairobi Research Station (Hybrid) Language: English RSVP at QR code on the flyer […]
We are delighted to extend an invitation to you all for our upcoming international symposium “The Role and Challenges of Ecotourism in Wildlife Conservation.” Details of the seminar are as follows: Date and Time: 9th December 2023, 9:30 to 15:20 (GMT) Venue: Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary Registration: Please email to JSPS Nairobi Research Station at <nbo-academia[a]overseas.jsps.go.jp> ＊Please use @ in place of [at] when you will send E-mail to us Seminar Description:In recent years, the delicate balance between human activity and wildlife preservation has faced increasing threats. The natural habitats of many species continue to shrink due to urbanization, deforestation, and climate change, underscoring the significance of proactive conservation efforts. One such effort […]
We are delighted to extend an invitation to you all for our upcoming hybrid seminar, “Journey Towards Gender Equality in Kenya: Exploring the Intersection of Gender, Law, and Custom.” Details of the seminar are as follows: Date and Time: 4th October 2023, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM (EAT) Venue: Japanese Embassy in Kenya (Mara Road, Upper Hill. Nairobi) and Online (Zoom) Registration: Please register using this link. Organized by:Japan Society for th e Promotion of Science (JSPS) Nairobi Research StationFaculty of Law, University of NairobiAfrican Women Studies Center, University of Nairobi Seminar Description:This seminar will delve into the multifaceted journey towards gender equality in Kenya, focusing on the complex interplay between gender dynamics, legal […]
T-1 Day to the “Kenya At 60 Conference themed: KENYA IN THE WIDER WORLD” organized by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Nairobi Research Station, in partnership with the British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA), Kenya School of Government (KSG), United States International University – Africa (USIU-Africa), and USIU-Africa’s Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IPPIA). The event is open to ALL, but participants must register for planning purposes. Date: October 26 – 27, 2023 Time: 8.00pm ~ 5.00pm Venue: Hybrid – Rooftop, SHSS & Virtual (Zoom) Registration Link: https://forms.gle/WvrjoJa5aX67hkuZ8 For any inquiries or more information, kindly contact: nbo-academia@overseas.jsps.go.jp /OR ippia@usiu.ac.ke (October 25th, 2023) The Japan […]
Gakushin Seminar Announcement! It is our pleasure to inform you that JSPS Nairobi Research Station is organizing the 193rd JSPS Gakushin Hybrid Seminar on September 1st. The seminar will take place at JSPS Nairobi Research Station office in Karen, Nairobi and it will commence from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (EAT). Please have a look at <193rd JSPS Gakushin Seminar Flyer> for more details. Speaker: Dr. KINYUA, Laban Kithinji (Research Fellow at the Institute of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern Studies, Sophia University, Visiting Researcher at African Studies Center, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies) Presentation Title: Contesting the State? Digital Media Platforms as Spaces of Refuge, Safety Nets, and Justice Seeking […]
SYMPOSIUM ANNOUNCEMENT! It is our pleasure to announce that we organize Kenya-Japan 60th Anniversary Symposium at JICC, the Embassy of Japan on August 17th and 18th, 2023 ().
GAKUSHIN SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT! It is our pleasure to announce that we organize the 192nd JSPS GAKUSHIN SEMINAR at our office. For more details, check the flyer (192 JSPS Gakushin Seminar Flyer).
GAKUSHIN SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT! It is our pleasure to announce that we organize the 191st JSPS GAKUSHIN SEMINAR at our office. For more details, check the flyer (191 JSPS Gakushin Seminar).
This is a re-invitation to attend the 190th JSPS seminar (click HERE for more details). The seminar was postponed from 27th June to July 6th, 2023 due to the unavoidable political situation of the day in the country. You will be sent the online link/physical location of a venue once you confirm your attendance by registering through the scan registration code on the brochure. We look forward to your attendance.
We are announcing here regarding the upcoming JSPS Gakushin seminar on June 27th. While we were looking forward to our seminar on June 27th at 10:00 am, we regretfully have to reschedule it because a public rally will be held on that day. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we look forward to meeting with you on a different date. We will let you know as soon as a date is confirmed.
GAKUSHIN SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT! It is our pleasure to announce that we organize the 190th JSPS GAKUSHIN SEMINAR at our office. Scan the QR code and RSVP by June 20th! Guest Speaker: Dr. Churchill Saoke（JKUAT） Title: Utilization of Res In P-T-G For Green Hydrogen Production, Grid Stabilization, Electric Mobility, And Circular Economy in Kenya Date: July 6th, 2023 (←postponed from June 27th, 2023) Time: 10 am to 11:30 am Venue: JSPS Nairobi Research Station Language: English Parking: Around 8 cars (If you come with a car, please let us know in advance) RSVP by July 5th via registration form Kids are also much welcome on this seminar. If a room […]
Co-organized by Eastern African JSPS Alumni Association & Pwani University Date; 23rd January, 2014 Venue; Lecture Theater, North Wing, Pwani University On 23rd January 2014, Eastern Africa JSPS Alumni Association held a Workshop on Academic Affairs, Science & Technology at Pwani University, Kilifi, Kenya. The seminar was attended by 88 participants (see the list below) mainly researchers and students from Pwani University. After Executive members of Eastern Africa JSPS Alumni Association arrived the university, they visited Prof.Mohammed S. Rajab, Vice Chancellor’s office of the university, also met Prof. Muniru Khamis Tsanuo (Deputy V.C., Research & Extension) and Prof. James H. P Kahindi (Deputy V.C., Academic and Students Affairs). The […]
■ Date & Time：6th December, 2013（Fri）14:00〜16:00 ■ Venue：JICC Hall, Embassy of Japan in Kenya ■ Speaker； Ms. Yumi YAMANE（Kyoto University/KWS） ■ Panelists： Ms. Grace Nzale (Community Warden, Kenya Wildlife Service) Mr. Moses Mazola (Database Officer, Kenya Wildlife Service) Mr. Ibrahim Paranae Kantet (Executive Director, Eseriani Wildlife Association) ■ Co-hosted by JSPS Nairobi Research Station & Japan Information & Culture Centre ■ Report On 6 December, the JSPS Nairobi Research Station cosponsored a symposium with the Japan Information & Culture Centre of the Embassy of Japan in Kenya. Held at the Embassy, the symposium addressed the theme “Leopards, National Park and Communities: Toward Coexistence of Wildlife and Human Societies.” The Nairobi National Park is a wildlife preserve […]
Co-Organized by Eastern African JSPS Alumni Association with NaCRRI. Date; January 22 (Tuesday), 2013 Venue; JICA Conference Center, Namulonge, Uganda.
Organized by Eastern African JSPS Alumni Association with University of Dar es Salaam Date; 3rd July, 2013 Venue; Dar es Salaam University Collage of Education
Date; March 15 (Friday), 2013 Venue; Crown Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethopia. On 15th Mar-2013, JSPS Nairobi Research Station & Eastern Africa JSPS Alumni Association held publicity seminar and Workshop at Crown Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethopia. The seminar was attended by 38 participants mainly researchers from Addis Ababa Science & Technology University (AASTU). This is the first time to have a workshops in Ethopia by JSPS Nairobi and Eastern Africa JSPS Alumni Association, hosted by the Alumni member(s) in Ethopia. As newly borned university, AASTU is now just coming up. in his lecture, Dr. Tarekegn Tadesse（President of AASTU, Member of EA Alumni Association）introduced the summary of policy for higher education […]
8th – 9th February, 2013 Venue: JSPS Nairobi Research Station Co-organizer: JSPS Nairobi & ILCAA, TUFS, Japan In an age of globalization, social changes and urbanization in African societies are more and more become obvious, not only for researchers but for ordinary people in each society. Though the difficulty of capturing the whole picture of these drastic changes in a single method, neither sociology, anthropology, human geography nor history, we can have cross cutting discussion on the platform of area studies. In this workshop, we sat the key concepts as mobility, hybridity and co-existence, we will discuss on this changes on empirical basis analysis and dairy experience among the people. […]
On 3-5 December, the Graduate School of Fisheries Science and Environmental Studies, Nagasaki University, and the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) held a joint symposium on lakes and marine environment under the bilateral program between JSPS and the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST). Venued at Kisumu Hotel on the campus of Maseno University, the symposium attracted about 30 researchers who engaged in fruitful discussions. Heading the list of participants were Prof. Hideaki Nakata, dean of the Graduate School of Fisheries Science and Environmental Studies, Nagasaki University, Prof. Atsushi Hagiwara of Nagasaki University, Prof. Peninah Aloo-Obudho, chairperson of KMFRI Board of Management, and Dr. Enock Wakwabi of […]
Space Science Colloquium: Promoting Space Exploration and Earth Observation — Contribution of Japan and South Africa to Humanity Date： 4th October, 2012（Tuesday） Venue： Sanlam Auditorium, University of Pretoria Guests for Opening Session： H. E. Naledi Pandor（Minister, The Department of Science and Technology, Soith Africa） Prof. Cheryl de la Rey（Vice Chancellor, University of Pretoria） Mr. Yutaka Yoshizawa（Ambassador, The Embassy of Japan in South Africa） Mr. Ken Okaniwa（Minister, The Embassy of Japan in South Africa） Soichiro Shiraishi, PhD（Director, JSPS Nairobi Research Station） Co-hosts： The Department of Science and Technology, South Africa The Embassy of Japan in South Africa Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Nairobi Research Station The University of Pretoria, South Africa […]
Date: 7th – 11th May, 2012 Venue: Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi Cosponsored by the JSPS Nairobi Research Station, Kenya’s Ministry of Higher Education Science and Technology, and National Council for Science and Technology, the First National Science, Technology and Innovation Week was held over five days from 7-11 May. Constituting Kenya’s sole nationwide scientific conference, the event was aimed at sharing the country’s research achievements among its researchers while also disseminating them to the Kenyan public. This first conference in the series was held on the theme “Innovation Systems and Knowledge-Based Economy for National Development”. At the opening ceremony, remarks were delivered by Kenya Prime Minister Dr. […]
Time: August 3, 2012. 14:00 – 17:00 Venue: Nairobi Research Station, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Co-organizer: Inter-Graduate School Program of Global Survivability Studies (GSS), Graduate School of Asian & African Area Studies (ASAFAS) and Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University, Japan Ecosystem in Kenya has a remarkable diversity. It is very important for conservation of the world bio-diversity and mass media of the world frequently deals with its richness. Foreign visitors started to enjoy “hunting safari” since the beginning of 20th century, and today, many tourists visit Kenya looking for “the paradise of wildlife”, “real Africa”, and “the rich repository of wilderness.” Tourism is a […]
Theme: Innovation Systems and Knowledge-Based Economy for National Development Date: 7rd – 11th May, 2012 Host: Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology, National Council of Science & Technology Co-Sponsor: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Nairobi Research Station, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), African Biotechnology Stakeholders Forum (ABSF), Housing Finance Venue: Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi Participants: about 200 Executive Guests: Prime Minister Dr. Raila Amolo Odinga, Minister of Higher Education, Science & Technology Prof. Margaret Kamar, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology Prof. Crispus Kiamba, Minister/Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Japan […]
Date: 3rd November, 2011 Venue: Japan Information & Culture Centre，Embassy of Japan in Kenya Hosted by Eastern Africa JSPS Alumni Association Co-Hosted by JSPS Nairobi Research Station On 3rd November of 2011, the Eastern Africa JSPS Alumni Association held a general assembly and a symposium at the Japan Information and Culture Centre within the Embassy of Japan in Kenya. Established in 2008, the alumni association has garnered 41 members to date and, though still in the process of development, carries out a vigorous agenda of activities. The general assembly was convened to deliberate and draft the association’s charter and to elect its officers. Under the association’s chair Prof. Shaukat […]
Date: On 1-2 September, 2011 Venue: JSPS Nairobi Research Station Co-sponsor: The Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies & JSPS Nairobi Research Station The event brought together young researchers from Japan and East Africa who are doing field research in and across such disciplines as cultural anthropology, sociology, ethnobotany, and area studies. They discussed their research activities and the approaches or methodologies they employ in carrying them out. The speakers described their own research processes as cases, touching upon histories of finding out their research concepts, relationships among informants, research assistants and them, experiences in securing funding, and the societal impact […]
Speaker: Yuki HONJO (University of Nairobi) Date: 16th JUNE 2011 Venue: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Nairobi Research Station Researched by: Honjo, Y., Fukubayashi, Y., and Kimura, M. Rural roads are crucial for rural people’s transport from place to place. They access to markets, hospitals, and schools, etc. Rural roads play a fundamental part of rural people’s life, and well maintained rural roads provide a better life for them. Impassable rural roads are serious problems during the rainy season in Kenya. This presentation clarifies the changes in terms of awareness and, agricultural and social benefits through rural road maintenance activities using “do-nou” technology in Western Kenya based […]
Theme: Science, Technology and Innovation as a Platform for National Development / Improving Community Livelihoods through Science, Technology and Innovation Date: 3rd – 6th May, 2011 Venue: Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi Background and Purpose of the Conference Kenya’s development blue print, Vision 2030, envisions a transformation into a newly industrialized middle-income country providing a high quality life to its citizens. The Kenya Vision 2030 recognizes Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) as the bedrock for the three pillars (economic, social and political) for national development. The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) as the lead agency in promotion of ST&I through administration of research grants and organization of […]
【Date】 Jan 20 2011 【Venue】 Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan in Kenya → Pamphlet(PDF 540KB)
Held on 3-7 may, a conference themed “Harnessing Science, Technology and Innovation for National Development” was cosponsored by the JSPS Nairobi Research Station and the Kenya National Council for Science and Technology (NCST). Venued at Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, the conference attracted more than 200 participants. The Kenyan government has established a national development plan, called “Vision 2030” which sets a goal of the nation reaching a “middle-income country” level by the year 2030. Science and technology are considered to be a vital driving force in pushing this plan toward achieving its aim. In that vein, NCST has over the past two years been holding this conference, titled […]
Date: 25, 26 February 2010 Venue: Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi Program: (PDF file 675KB)
【Date&Time】 10 a.m. 25th September 2009 【Venue】 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Nairobi Research Station 【Speaker】 Gaku Moriguchi, Consultant, Embassy of Japan in Uganda (Ph. D. candidate, Graduate School of Social Sciences in Hitotsubashi University, Japan) 【Title】 “Powers of State and Conflicts of City: Urban Violence, Ethnic Tension and Class Struggles in Modern Kampala, Uganda” Keywords; Development and modernisation, ethnic and class boundaries urban conflict, slum, mob justice, child sacrifices, and urban demonstration. 【Abstract】 This paper will examine the relationship between the power of a modern state and violence in urban settings, particularly by tracing back the history of development in Uganda and examining some of the current […]
【Date&Time】 10 a.m. 3rd September 2009 【Venue】 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Nairobi Research Station 【Speaker】 Sumiyo Okawa, Graduate Student, Master Course of Community and Global Health, University of Tokyo 【Mentor】 Professor Miriam Were, Former Director of National AIDS Control Council of Republic of Kenya, Laureate of Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize 【Title】 Perceived social support and psychological well-being of AIDS orphans in Kenya 【Abstract】 AIDS orphans tend to have psychological distress. Supports by primary caregivers, friends and family are protective factors for psychological well-being of AIDS orphans. However, there are limited studies that quantified the association between perceived social support and psychological well-being among AIDS orphans. We conduct […]
【Date&Time】 10 a.m. 31st August 2009 【Venue】 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Nairobi Research Station 【Speaker】 Yukinori Yanagida, Graduate Student, Master Course of International and Business Law, Yokohama National University 【Title】 Education Governance through Inspection System in Kenya 【Abstract】 The presentation pays attention to institution on teacher inspection, whose role is a connection between government and school, and its objective is to improve aid efficiency on educational administration through making clear the historical role of inspector or supervisor and their actual monitoring situation in the first secondary education in Kenya. I will overlook international discussions on quality and governance of education, and examine the view required for monitoring. […]
JSPS EA Alumni seminar Introduction On 25th 03 2009 a seminar titled “Fostering Research Leaders of Our Time” was held at AICAD Conference Hall (African Institute for Capacity Development). It was organized by JSPS, Nairobi Office and the Eastern Africa JSPS Alumni Association in conjunction with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. The main speaker was Prof. Walter Oyawa, a member of the EA JSPS Alumni. Prof. Oyawa (front, left side) explaining JSPS programs. Objective The objectives of the seminar was to expose global and local research needs (food depravation, environmental degradation, energy shortages, natural disaster, infectious diseases )and to introduce JSPS programs by presenting research and collaboration opportunities […]
Date: Sep 25-26, 2008 Venue:SUN N’ SAND HOTEL, MOMBASA, KENYA Organizer: Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, JKUAT, KENYA and School of Civil Engineering, Kyoto University, JAPAN Program>>
Date: Sep 23-25, 2008 Venue:SUN N’ SAND HOTEL, MOMBASA, KENYA Organizer: Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, JKUAT, KENYA and School of Civil Engineering, Kyoto University, JAPAN >>program
Date: Sep 4(Thu), 2008 Venue:Embassy of Japan in Kenya →JSPS（Japan Society for the Promotion of Science） Nairobi Research Station “Pastoral Societies in Africa: New Possibilities for Sustainable Development through the Interaction of Scientific Researches and Development Workers” The Nairobi Research Station of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, the Institute of African Studies of Nairobi University, and the Center for African Area Studies of Kyoto University will hold an international workshop in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, in September 2008. The workshop will address new possibilities for the sustainable development of African pastoral societies, by promoting communication, discussion, and cooperation among researchers and development workers from both Japan and […]
Date: Aug 7(Thu), 2008 Venue:Embassy of Japan in Kenya Program>>
