Who Are We
Empowering the Next Generation of African Thought Leaders
The SCILS is a career development and leadership initiative for Early-Career Scientists, Researchers & Corporate/Industry Leaders. It is a joint flagship project of the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) and three Kenyan Universities (University of Nairobi, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and University of Eldoret).
It is aimed at developing excellent early to mid-career academics, researchers, and other leaders in the areas of Thought Leadership, Creative Problem Solving, Team Management, and Research Development, with the intention of enabling them to solve the complex issues facing Kenya, Africa, and the global community.
The SCILS stems from the Africa Science Leadership Program (ASLP), which is part of the Future Africa initiative, spearheaded by the University of Pretoria in partnership with The Global Young Academy. In a bid to expand the roots of ASLP to reach more beneficiaries in Africa and beyond, the SCILS was birthed in August 2024.
Our Objectives
What We Seek To Achieve
Creation of a critical mass of well-equipped science leaders in academics, research, and business in Kenya and beyond.
Improved mentorship skills among early and mid-career researchers and leaders.
Establishment of strong research/business networks with inter- and trans-disciplinary characteristics.
Improved collaborations in research and innovation geared towards providing lasting solutions to real-life problems.
Creation of initiatives that are relevant to the academic, research, and leadership development on the continent and have direct impact on society.
Development of a curriculum for academic/research/business leadership, which can be utilized in institutions in Africa and beyond.
Visual Journey
Moments of Leadership
A visual journey through our workshops and sessions.
SCILS Workshop 1
Leadership Training
Collaborative Session
Creative Problem Solving
Academic Network
Cohort 2024