The third Joint Management Committee (JMC3) meeting of the GREEN-STEM Project took place on November 17, 2025, at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. The gathering brought together representatives from all partner universities, project leadership, student beneficiaries and members of the Expert Validation Committee. The meeting served as a key platform for collaboration, oversight and strategic planning as the project enters its next phase.

The Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) Innovation Pillar undertook a week-long collaboration mission to leading universities in Paris from 3rd to 7th November 2025, aimed at strengthening international partnerships and enhancing understanding of global best practices in innovation ecosystems. The 14-member delegation, representing diverse faculties, was led by Prof. Jackson Maalu (Pillar Head and Ag. DVC Finance, Planning & Development), alongside Prof. George Abong (Ag. Director, University Advancement).

The University of Nairobi’s Engineering and Science Complex (ESC) successfully held its Research Annual Conference on October 21–22, 2025, alongside the University’s Research and Innovation Week. The event brought together researchers, PhD students and academic partners from Kenya and France to showcase ongoing collaborations and share insights on advancing research and innovation within the ESC framework.