New bio lab to link up African scientists with the world

On research related services, many scientists have used BecA’s capacities in the crop, livestock and microbial science in their ongoing search for solutions to Africa’s agricultural development.

The demand for the facility is coming from beyond the 17 countries targeted in Eastern and Central Africa to include the US, Switzerland and the Middle East, who have used the facility.

Scientist at Kenya Agricultural Research Institute said BecA is already easing research work as they use high tech facilities whenever the need arises and has solved the problem of duplication of services.

“The BecA hub has become a vibrant focal point and facilitator for sciences and technology issues bringing the African scientist community and international partners together as they address African agricultural constraints of significance,” said ILRI director general Dr Carlos Sere.