NRF’s Engagement at the All Things Lab and Testing (ATLT) Expo 2024

The National Research Fund (NRF) participated in the 2024 All Things Lab and Testing (ATLT) Expo, held from October 3rd to 5th at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. Bringing together stakeholders from Africa’s lab and testing sectors, the expo focused on advancing standards, testing methodologies, and trade across the continent. NRF seized the opportunity to engage with industry innovations and align its objectives with key players in the field.

Highlighting the importance of standardization and testing infrastructure for Africa’s economic integration, the expo reinforced NRF’s commitment to research that strengthens Kenya’s alignment with regional and international benchmarks. NRF representatives also attended panels on standardization and laboratory modernization, discussing mutual recognition agreements and technological advancements in testing; topics that support NRF’s goals within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Through networking and exploring innovative technologies on display, NRF identified new areas for investment to enhance Kenya’s lab capabilities. The expo underscored the importance of collaboration in establishing reliable lab standards, resonating with NRF’s mission to position Kenya as a leader in Africa’s scientific and industrial advancements.