President KNAS, Prof. Emeritus Ratemo W. Michieka, and the Editor-in-Chief, Prof. Vasey Mwaja, are attending the 7^th African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC) Conference held in Zanzibar from December 10^th to 13^th, 2024. During this significant event, Prof. Vasey Mwaja has been elected as the 1^st Vice-Chairperson of the ASRIC Bureau. This participation underscores the Kenya National Academy of Sciences' commitment to promoting scientific research and innovation in Africa. Prof. Mwaja's election to a prominent leadership role in the ASRIC Bureau highlights the Academy's influence and active involvement in shaping the scientific agenda across the continent, reinforcing Kenya's position as a key player in regional and international scientific discourse.