Mineral Resources Division (MRD) is one of the six (6) divisions in the Research and Development of Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI). The Division is involved in the activities of the Mineral Resource sub-sections.

To develop sustainable Mineral Resources sub-sectors that are competitive through the provision of appropriate and affordable technologies.

To become a centre of reference for industrial Research and Development in the Mineral Resources Sub-sector.

1.       Product and Process Development

2.       Carry out Research and Development of processes and products for the sub-sectors.

3.       Technology transfer

4.       Identify, adopt and diffuse technologies to the sub-sectors.

Training of the small and medium scale entrepreneurs in manufacturing process for Mineral resource and related industries.

Hold workshops and conferences for the sub-sectors.

The division carries out the following services and consultancies at very competitive fees:

1.       Technology Needs Assessment

2.       Technology Feasibility Studies

3.       Environmental Impact assessments/audits

4.       Environmental control

5.       Energy audit

6.       Process Safety and improvement

7.       Kiln design, construction and commissioning

1.       Utilization of lime sludge baggasse ash from the sugar industries for the manufacture of building materials.

2.       Development of porous ceramic water filters for enhanced sanitation and hygiene.

3.       Utilization of brickyard grog for the manufacture of low cost cementecious material.

4.       Development and dissemination of technology for the production of low cost refractory bricks.