Abbreviation | KNAS |
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Formation | November 2, 1983 |
Type | Learned society |
Purpose | To promote the advancement and application of science and technology for national development |
Fields | Science, technology, and innovation |
Membership (2023) | 170 |
Affiliations | |
Website | knasciences |
The Kenya National Academy of Sciences (KNAS) is an independent academic institution, founded on 2 November 1983. KNAS collaborates with the Government of Kenya, scientific organisations, the scientific community, and the public to promote the use of scholarly and scientific knowledge and technology for national development. KNAS encompasses all scientific disciplines, including humanities and technology. It is associated with the International Science Council, the InterAcademy Partnership, and the Network of African Science Academies.