Eng. Tanui Lauded for his Dedication as the IASP Africa Chapter President

Eng.Tanui Lauded for his dedication as the IASP Africa Chapter President even as he hands over to South Africa's Macingwane
The Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy Eng.John Tanui who is also the outgoing International Association of Science Parks (IASP) Africa Chapter President today officially handed over the Presidency seat to Ms. Ludwe Macingwane.
Macingwane, who currently serves as the Head of East London Industrial Zone (IDZ) Science and Technology Park (STP) South Africa contested the seat alongside Mr.Bangwani Mpangalasane(CEO of the Innovation Hub, South Africa).
Speaking during an IASP Africa Division online meeting, Ms. Ebba Lund, the Chief Executive Officer of IASP was pleased to announce that Ms.Macingwane, who will serve for a period of two years had been elected as the new President where he thanked Mr. Mpangalasane for showing interest in the seat.
She lauded PS Tanui for his three years of dedicated  service and remarkable achievements key among them being the hosting of the  41st IASP World Conference held in Nairobi on September 23-27th September. The Conference brought together 860 delegates from over 48 countries with Kenya becoming the second country in Africa to play host, after South Africa who hosted in 2008.
She further acknowledged the PS  for his crucial role in  the expansion the African Science Parks particularly the Konza Technopolis through his exemplary leadership while he was the CEO of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority.
In his remarks, Eng. Tanui who held the position Since July, 2021 reflected on the growth of IASP during his tenure and expressed heartfelt gratitude for the immense support he received from the International IASP board Members and other stakeholders.
He noted that IASP has expanded its network and influence, fostering collaboration among Science Parks across Africa citing how Konza Technopolis secured several Memorandums of Understanding and collaborations like the Pan-African Greentech Hub – Timbuktoo by the United Nations Development Program.
"I am glad to see African countries like Uganda and Zimbabwe who are not yet committed to IASP starting to express interest, 
I congratulate Macingwane on her new role and pledge my unwavering support.
I am confident that she will elevate the IASP Africa Division to new heights, " said Tanui.
IASP is the World Wide network of Science parks and Innovation Districts. Science Parks are organizations managed by specialised professionals whose main aim is to increase the wealth of it's community by promoting the culture of innovation and competitiveness of its associated businesses and knowledge-based institutions.