Daystar University, a leading private Christian university in Kenya, in collaboration with great partners in Kenya and Tanzania, has secured a prestigious European Union grant under the Horizon Europe framework!.
The grant, worth €799,896.69 (approximately Kshs 109, 000, 000) will run FOSTERing Digital Transformation of Science in Sub-Saharan Africa (FOSTER) project for a period of three years beginning on January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2028.
Making the announcement, Dr. Caroline Ayuya Muaka, Acting Director of the Directorate of Research, Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship (RICE) said; “This is a significant milestone for Daystar University and our research community”.
This landmark achievement positions Daystar University, who will be the principal investigator, as a leader in driving digital transformation research in science across sub-Saharan Africa.
Other institutions in the partnership include; Garissa University (Kenya), University of Dar-es-Salaam (Tanzania), Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute- ESAMI (Tanzania), St. Paul’s University (Kenya), International School of Social Business Studies, Ceije, SLOVENIA, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands and the European Policy Development and Research Institute, SLOVENIA.
The FOSTER project aims to promote Open Science (OS), a revolutionary research approach emphasising transparency, accessibility, and collaboration.
Dr Ayuya said by leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies and best practices from the European Union, the project seeks to empower researchers and institutions in Kenya and Tanzania to contribute to the global digital economy while addressing the unique socio-economic realities of our region.
Open Science promises to enhance research integrity, reproducibility, and societal impact, providing broader access to scientific knowledge and resources.
She said the FOSTER project will catalyze these efforts, reinforcing Daystar University’s commitment to innovation, leadership, and societal transformation.
The Daystar team is led by Prof. Laban Peter Ayiro, FCS., PhD., ss. Professor of Research Methods and Statistics and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Martin Munyao, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer, Peace and International Studies and Deputy Director, Open and Distance Learning (OdeL), Ms. Grace Mbogo, MA. Research and Protocol Officer, Vice Chancellor’s Office and Dr. Dinah Keino, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer, Business and Economics and Director, Postgraduate Studies.