PAU-Institute for Basic Sciences Technology and Innovation

13/04/2026

📕 It’s Exam season for the 12th cohort, from the 13th-25th of April. We are rooting for you!

22/03/2026

04/03/2026

PAUSTI prides itself in being an environment for peer to peer collaboration and interactive learning in bolstering innovation.

24/02/2026

🌍UN Habitat visits PAISTI !

As part of our Thursday seminars, members of UN-Habitat visited PAUSTI to connect with our students and share insights on urban development.
✨ What students learned:

- Overview of the UN system
- UN-Habitat’s strategic framework & global advocacy

Ways to get involved:

-Join the UNI initiative
-Volunteer & build skills
-Participate in Urban October competitions
-Attend forums like World Urban Forum & Africa Urban Forum
-Engage in research, knowledge sharing, and possibly a Center of Excellence
📚 Student resources highlighted:
-Urban Policy Database
-UrbanLex Database

Huge thanks to Mr Fedric Happi Mangoua, Ms. Evelyn Odhiambo and Ms. Grace Githiri for taking the time to inspire our students!

05/02/2026

Your Questions Answered

To help you learn more about our mission and impact, we've compiled a list of Questions & Answers (Q&A) on PAUSTI, a continental leader in Pan-African education and innovation.

Q1: Who is PAUSTI?

The Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI) is one of 5 flagship institutions under The Pan African University (PAU) , a continental initiative of the African Union (AU), established to promote higher education, research, and innovation across Africa.

Q2: Where are we located?

PAUSTI IS hosted at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), in Juja, Kenya.

Q3: What makes us unique?

Our key focus is on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Innovation (STEI). With students and faculty drawn from all over the continent, we actively promote Pan-African collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Q4: What do we offer?

PAUSTI offers MSc programs in:
• Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering and Environmental Engineering Options)
• Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications Option)
• Mathematics ( Statistics and Data Science options)
• MSc. Artificial Intelligence
• Mechanical Engineering (Energy Engineering Option)
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

PAUSTI also offers PhD programs in:
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mathematics ( Statistics Option)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Q5: Did you know?

PAUSTI students do not only produce high quality research, they have successfully registered patents for their ground-breaking innovations!

Need to know more? Visit the Pan African Site: https://pau-au.africa/index.php?

26/01/2026

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25/11/2025

PAUSTI DEBATE SESSION!

As part of our continued celebration of Africa Youth Month, PAUSTI is holding its Debate and Discussion Panel on the 26th of November 2025.

🕒 Time: 10:00 a.m

📍 Venue: PAUSTI Block B- Incubation Room

🎯 Motion: “Africa’ youth are the true catalysts of reparative justice: From Aspiration to Action for a Sustainable Future .”

We are proud to celebrate the voices shaping Africa’s future.

22/11/2025

DAY 2: FINALS ARE HERE!

In celebration of Africa Youth Month, we are moving into Day 2 of the PAUSTI Sports and Gaming activities, and today is the Finals!

From chess to table tennis, swimming, volleyball and football, our finalists are ready to give it their best.

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15/11/2025

GAME ON - DAY 1 ! ⚽🔥

In celebration of Africa Youth Month , PAUSTI is kicking off Day 1 of our sports and gaming activities today!

Join us at the JKUAT FEILD as our teams bring energy, skill, and incredible sportsmanship to the field.

Come support your classmates, cheer your favorite team, and experience the excitement of Youth Month in action!

Let the games begin! 🏆

# 1mNextLevel # AYM25

10/11/2025

November is Africa Youth Month at PAUSTI! Here’s what’s coming up this month:

⚽ Sporting Activities
📅 Semi-finals: 15th–16th November 2025
📅 Finals: 22nd–23rd November 2025
📍 Venue: Sports Grounds

🗣️ Debate & Discussion Panel
📅 26th November 2025
📍 Venue: PAUSTI Block B
🎯 Theme: ". From Aspirations to Action: Youth as Agents of Reparative Justice and Sustainable Development".

🎭 Culture Day
📅 28th November 2025
📍 Venue: PAUSTI Block B

This month is all about youth empowerment, unity, and expression. Stay tuned for event highlights and moments that showcase the spirit of PAUSTI!

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