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A New Era: Mount Elgon Transboundary Biosphere Reserve officially launched

Mount Elgon Transboundary Biosphere Reserve officially launched March 28, 2025, marked a historic milestone with the official launch of the Mount Elgon Transboundary Biosphere Reserve in Suam, Trans-Nzoia County. This landmark event, spearheaded by the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) in collaboration with UNESCO and its Ugandan counterpart, represents a significant step in the […]
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Marking the International Biosphere Reserve Day at Mount Kenya-Lewa UNESCO – Designated Biosphere Reserve

Celebrating the International Biosphere Reserve Day at Mount Kenya KNATCOM, in conjunction with various Mount Kenya-Lewa Biosphere Reserve stakeholders and the local community, commemorated the International Day for Biosphere Reserves during a colorful ceremony held at Naromoru. This year’s national theme is Sustainable Living through Preserving Biodiversity. In his remarks, the KNATCOM Ag. Secretary General […]
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TVET Trainers poses for a group photo during the capacity building workshop for TVET Trainers on emerging technologies

TVET Trainers challenged to embrace emerging technologies for effective delivery of high-quality Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) content to spur innovation and promote entrepreneurship and job creation.

TVET Trainers urged to embrace emerging technologies for effective delivery of high-quality Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) The Commission organized a capacity building workshop for TVET Trainers on emerging technologies that brought together 35 participants from Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Vihiga Counties.  The workshop is meant to integrate 21st Century learning design and ICT tools […]
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STEM Girls Boot Camp

STEM girls boot camp for schools in Kwale and Kajiado counties Theme: “Keeping girls in the picture” The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) in partnership with UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, Ministry of Education and the STEM Impact Centre hosted 108 girls during the STEM Girls Boot camp for schools in Kwale County on 14-16th August […]
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KNATCOM Hosts the UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa Natural Science Sector Team

Natural Sciences team from both KNATCOM and UNESCO Regional Office of Eastern Africa (ROEA) held their monthly bilateral meeting at KNATCOM Offices today morning, aimed at bolstering implementation of joint activities in areas of mutual interest consistent with the Kenyan Government priorities, KNATCOM Strategic Plan and UNESCO Medium-term Strategy. Among the key issues discussed were […]
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Mt. Elgon Biosphere Reserve in Kenya and Uganda enjoined and designated as second UNESCO Transboundary Biosphere Reserve in Africa

Mount Elgon Biosphere Reserve “With this designation, it is envisaged that it will promote transboundary collaboration and enhanced coordination of management of natural resources that straddle national boundaries. The designation which has taken many years to be realized, will ensure the biosphere reserve is functional, promote the MAB brand to pursue conservation of flora and […]
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KNATCOM Natural Science Programme Receives “Kulturweit” Exchange Program Volunteers

The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, through the “Kulturweit” Exchange Program, recently received six (6) German volunteers. The exchange program, done in partnership with the German National Commission for UNESCO, promotes multiculturalism for peace, sustainable development and intellectual collaborations. It is envisaged that through cultural collaborations, the world can achieve commonly shared global visions of […]
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MAB Youth sensitization Webinar on UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserves

MAB Youth sensitization Webinar on UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserves A sensitization webinar bringing together youth from Kenya’s six (6) Man and Biosphere Reserves (MAB) was hosted by the Kenya National Commission (KNATCOM) for UNESCO in collaboration with the Kenya Man and Biosphere Committee on Thursday 8th September 2022. The webinar brought together over 70 […]
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