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Principal Secretary State Department of Industry Dr. Juma Mukhwana,
Chairperson KIRDI, Director-General and KIRDI Management during a tour to the facility
PS Dr. Juma Mukhwana at the Engineering and
ICT Research Centre; Design and Fabrication room
Board of Directors touring the Food Technology Research Centre
PS holding a metal cut by the laser cutting machine
Laboratory Testing and Analysis
Upcoming KIRDI Techno Centre
A visit to KIRDI by His Excellency Pedro Sanchez
Prime Minister of the Government of the Kingdom of Spain

The mandate of Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRD) 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.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

We offer sustainable solutions to promote the green industry, circular economy and renewable energy.

INDUSTRIAL COMPETITIVENESS

We undertake product quality assurance, industry policy formulation, linkages and management of intellectual property.

INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS

We develop novel industrial materials in leather, textile, ceramics and minerals.

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