Theme: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, empowering Communities through Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation
The National Research Fund (NRF), in collaboration with Egerton University and the County Government of Nakuru, will host the 2nd Edition of the Kenya National Research Festival under the overarching theme “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, empowering Communities through Research, Science, Technology, and Innovation.” The event emphasizes showcasing the nation’s research and innovation landscape by exposing cutting-edge research projects and opportunities to young scientists, experienced researchers, and the general public.
The National Research Fund cordially invites researchers (TVET, Undergraduate, Graduate, postgraduate, postdocs, and lead researchers) to submit abstracts and poster presentations for the Inaugural Kenya National Research Festival in any of the following sub-themes:
- Climate-smart Agriculture and Resilience Building
- Food Systems and Nutrition Security
- Sustainable Livestock Systems
- Agro-Technology and Innovation for Resilience
- Water Management and Environmental Resources Conservation
- Market Access, Value Chains, and Social Equity
- Circular Economy and Nature-based Solutions in Agriculture
- Financing Agriculture and Agribusiness
- Policy Environment for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
This is an excellent opportunity for the research community to share their cutting-edge findings on addressing societal challenges in a fast-evolving world. For more detailed information on the Research Festival visit our website at https://festival.nrf.go.ke/.
Authors are requested to submit their abstracts and posters in soft copy within the specified deadline.
Abstract Format
Each abstract should not be more than 250 words. It should illustrate research motivation, objectives, outcomes and the impact of the project in brief and bear the following details.
- Author/ Presenter name (s)
- Presentation title
- Organization/ Institution name
- Contact information including email, physical address, and phone number.
Guidelines for Poster Submission
Posters should capture the visual representation of the project, highlighting some of the achievements in detail. The submitted posters will be reviewed, and NRF will provide exhibition spaces for the most successful posters. Accepted posters will be prominently displayed within the event venue featuring a dedicated poster session to facilitate lively discussions among the presenters and attendees.
Posters should concisely elucidate the research questions being addressed and their significance to sustainable agriculture and food security.
Recommended Poster Format
Statement of Topic: A short concise title
Abstract (Description): Give a short description of your research project.
Purpose/Objective/Goal: What was the intent or goal of the research project? What did you want to solve and learn?
Background/: What was the problem and why was it important? What knowledge are you building on?
Method: What was the design? What was the data? What tools were used? How was the data collected and analyzed?
Results and Discussions: What were the findings? Were they impactful to society and/or academia?
Conclusions: What is the overarching lesson to be learned from the findings?
Please follow the guidelines below to ensure your poster meets the required format and quality standards:
Submission
Submission Deadline: 18th July 2025.
Successful applicants will be notified by 1st August 2025
Authors are requested to submit their abstracts and posters in soft copy to the following email address: [email protected] with a clear subject line- KNRF2025- Call for Posters
