Kenyan Physician Dr. Stephen Mutwiwa Appointed Executive Director of African Academy of Sciences

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) has announced the appointment of Dr. Stephen Mutwiwa, a Kenyan physician and public health expert, as its new Executive Director. With over 20 years of experience in global health leadership, Dr. Mutwiwa is set to guide the pan-African institution as it strengthens Africa’s research ecosystem and promotes science, technology, and innovation (STI) across the continent. Dr. Mutwiwa assumes leadership at a time when African nations are increasingly prioritizing STI as a driver of economic growth, health system resilience, and climate adapta...