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Official launch of the SolCoolDry Research, Innovation and Business Hub
by Eng. Lucy Mutinda (Member of BOD, KIRDI)
Board of Directors touring the Food Technology Research Centre
PS holding a metal cut by the laser cutting machine
Upcoming KIRDI Techno Centre
Council of Governors study tour at KIRDI led by Hon. Moses Kuria,
Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

The mandate of Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is to undertake research, development and innovation in industrial and allied technologies and disseminate research findings to support industrial development. To achieve this mandate KIRDI implements the following functions: -

Undertake research, development and innovation in industrial and allied technologies in: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, textile technology, industrial chemistry, food technology, ceramics and clay technology, power resources, mining technology, leather technology, natural products technology and emerging technologies.

AGRO PROCESSING

We undertake valorisation of plant, animal and blue economy resources to enhance food security, decrease postharvest losses, create employment and increase incomes.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

We endeavour to engage in the 4th industrial revolution through nanotechnology, additive manufacturing, advanced digital production, artificial intelligence, internet of things, robotics, mechanotrics and use of new materials.

ENGINEERING

Our focus is in electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering and allied processes research. We engage in software development, equipment design and fabrication, consultancy services and value addition in basic, speciality and consumer chemicals.