Muyambi Fortunate @mfbenda
Deputy Executive Secretary (Head of Programs and Projects) East African Science & Technology Commission @EASTECO1 muyambifortunate.com Rwanda Joined August 2014-
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Rwanda has marked a historic milestone in aviation with the first-ever public flight of a self-flying passenger drone on the African continent. ktpress.rw/2025/09/africa…
Dr. Julius Ecuru, Dr. Katrin Glatzel, and Mr. Fortunate Muyambi published an article on The Bioeconomy Connection in the Kampala CAADP Declaration- Kampala Policy brief series. akademiya2063.org/publications/k…
Artificial Intelligence is full of paradoxes. It is a powerful tool with impressive capabilities, yet it remains limited in many areas. While it holds the promise of enhancing human well-being, it also raises concerns about widening social inequalities and shifting job market
EASTECO and AUDA-NEPAD’s (OSTI) met in Midrand, South Africa yesterday to strengthen collaboration and partnership. We focused on harmonizing STI policies, advancing innovation-led capacity development, AI and aligning regional initiatives with continental frameworks like STISA.
I had the privilege of hosting AUDA-NEPAD delegates, Dr. Barbara Glover and Ms. Maria Stella Namyalo Programme Officers, who paid a courtesy visit to EASTECO on 19th August 2025 to discuss collaborative initiatives in STI and AI.
Behind every innovation is someone who dared to imagine differently. 20 visionary scientists-cum-entrepreneurs participated in 𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐁𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 to contribute to #Africa’s sustainable #bioeconomy. Read more about them & their #bioinnovations in the 𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐁𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓…
It was an honour to serve as a facilitator for the Biobased Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (BIEB), organized by icipe/BA, which aimed to support youth innovators in transforming their innovative biobased ideas into investable projects. bioinnovate-africa.org/bieb2025-abstr…
Uganda Pushes for Biosafety Framework to Boost Biotechnology. The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has said Uganda is advancing responsible bio-technology for public health and development agenda. youtube.com/watch?v=Xi5z52…
AUDA-NEPAD and EAC convened a regional biosafety and environmental regulation engagement 12-13 Aug Kampala at Sheraton, opened by Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to advancing innovative solutions for achieving a malaria-free Africa.
🌍 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 & 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🦟 Today in Kampala, we had the honour of kicking off the East African Regional Engagement on Biosafety and…
When you take a bribe, you lose the power to say NO!
On day 3, the groups converged to input final feedback on the #Biotechnology Strategy
@easteco_1 held a regional validation meeting 6-8 August in Nairobi for the EAC Regional Biotechnology, Biosafety and Biosecurity Strategy. The strategy will position the EAC as a regional leader in safe, secure, and sustainable biotechnology research, development, and innovation
The stated objectives for the #Biotechnology Strategy validation meeting are : 1. Validate the Draft EAC Biotechnology, Biosafety and Biosecurity Strategy 2. Align the Strategy with Continental and Global Frameworks 3. Facilitate Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement
Delegates pose for a photo during the on-going #BiotechnologyStrategy validation meeting. A central component of the Strategy is the EAC Biotechnology Harmonisation Programme. #EAC @easteco1
Experts listen carefully, offer feedback during the plenary session

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