Membership Information - Kenya National Academy of Sciences

Membership to the National Academy is open to both Kenyan and non-Kenyan citizens of the republic of Kenya of certain standing, and selection is through application, nomination and subsequent vetting and qualification. Memberships are conferred by the governing council.

There are three categories of Membership which include Fellows, Members and Honorary members /Honorary Fellows. Fellows and Members of the National Academy are granted the initials FKNAS for Fellows and MKNAS for Members. This is also a mark of scientific academic distinction and integrity.

KNAS Nomination form for membership and fellowship

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KNAS Members and fellows profile book

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KNAS Highlights : Initiatives, Events & Projects

Assessment of Impacts and Adaptations to Climate Change (AIACC)

Research Project

Assessment of Impacts and Adaptations to Climate Change (AIACC)

This is a capacity building project to evaluate the adaptations to climate change in the Lake Victoria Region. The project

Public Lecture Series

KNAS Event

Public Lecture Series

With assistance from the IDRC, the Academy organized a series of public lectures on the theme Environment and Development. The Lectures were based on on-going or completed researches on Topical...

KNAS Operational Framework

KNAS Initiative

KNAS Operational Framework

KNAS operates through specialist committees which generate and provide Independent advisories on policy formulation with respect to emerging trends in all fields of sciences including the humanities...

Legislation of Science Academies to promote Development

KNAS Initiative

Legislation of Science Academies to promote Development

Kenya is currently the only country in Africa with a middle level economy but without a Science Academy established through legislation. This is in spite of the fact that the premier continental...