Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute

The Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is mandated to undertake research, development and innovation in industrial and allied technologies and to disseminate research findings to support industrial development. Its research areas include civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering, textile technology, industrial chemistry, food technology, ceramics and clay technology, power resources, mining technology, leather technology, natural products technology and emerging technologies. KIRDI operates directorates including Technology Transfer and Extension Services (TTES), which is established pursuant to the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute Act, 2022 section 6, and Central Analytical Services (CAS), which offers product standardization and quality assurance services.

The Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is mandated to undertake research, development and innovation in industrial and allied technologies and to disseminate research findings to support industrial development. Its Technology Transfer and Extension Services (TTES) directorate is established pursuant to the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute Act, 2022 section 6, and is responsible for disseminating and facilitating the application and commercialization of research findings and technological developments. KIRDI's corporate documents include a Strategic Plan 2023-2027 and the KIRDI Act 2022.

1. 1Homepage | Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)kirdi.go.ke
2. 2Corporate Document | Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)kirdi.go.ke
3. 3Central Analytical Services (CAS) | Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)kirdi.go.ke
4. 4Technology Transfer and Extension Services (TTES) | Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)kirdi.go.ke
5. 5Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institutewikidata.org