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KENYA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (KIRDI) SETTING UP THE NATIONAL DESIGNATED ENTITY OPERATIONS IN KE

KENYA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (KIRDI) SETTING UP THE NATIONAL DESIGNATED ENTITY OPERATIONS IN KENYA M. CHARLES MOTURI KIRDI P.O. Box 30065-00100. Nairobi. Kenya. dir@kirdi.go.ke. Presentation for the National Designated Entities (NDEs)

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KENYA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (KIRDI) SETTING UP THE NATIONAL DESIGNATED ENTITY OPERATIONS IN KE

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  1. KENYA INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (KIRDI) SETTING UP THE NATIONAL DESIGNATED ENTITY OPERATIONS IN KENYA M. CHARLES MOTURI KIRDI P.O. Box 30065-00100. Nairobi. Kenya. dir@kirdi.go.ke Presentation for the National Designated Entities (NDEs) Training Workshop, 5th – 7th March, Nairobi

  2. Background • The Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is established under the Science and Technology Act,1979, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya (Now repealed and replaced by the Science, Technology and Innovation Act, 2013) • The institute is mandated to undertake research and development in all industrial and allied technologies, including: • mechanical, civil and chemical engineering; food, textile, leather, ceramics & clay technologies; industrial chemistry , power resources, environment, among others

  3. Background contd KIRDI’s Vision and Mission • VISION • To be a Centre of Excellence in Industrial Research, Technology and Innovation • MISSION • To Undertake Industrial Research, Technology and Innovation, and Disseminate findings that will have a positive impact on National Development

  4. Institutional Objectives • To Enhance the national industrial technology innovation process as a strategy towards rapid socio-economic development; • To Contribute to the development of sufficient capacity for industrial Research, Technology and Innovation. • To Contribute to the creation of the national wealth through the transfer of efficient technologies that are accessible to micro and small enterprises in Kenya. • To Promote the development of a strong capacity for primary engineering as to reduce dependence on imported plant machinery and spares.

  5. contd • To Facilitate access by local enterprises to business development services including cleaner production and industrial technology information.

  6. Research, Technology and Innovation Dept • Research Divisions • Food Technology • Environmental Management • Mechanical Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Leather and Textile • Ceramics and Building Materials • Energy • Chemical Engineering • Project Studies • ICT

  7. Vision 2030 • Role of KIRDI in Vision 2030 • KIRDI’S Role is through the Economic Pillar - Manufacturing Sector • Vision for the manufacturing sector is the development of “ robust, diversified and competitive manufacturing by focusing on three (3) strategic thrusts: • Local Production • Regional Market expansion, and • Global Market niche

  8. contd • KIRDI AS A VISION 2030 FLAGSHIP PROJECT • The transformation of KIRDI into a Competitive and Reputable R&D Organization focuses on: • Human Capital Development • Quality and Scope of RTI Programmes • Infrastructure Development • Upgrading of Research Equipment and Facilities • Benchmarking the Institute with other RTOs • Enhancing Collaboration • Sustainability of the institute

  9. Achievements: Selected Examples • Fish Leather Processing Technologies

  10. Rice Thresher Arc welding Rice Thresher Gasifier stoves Mobile Irrigation Unit

  11. Extraction of Essential oil, Gums & Resins Detergent Technologies Hair Care Technologies

  12. Cosmetics technologies

  13. MSMIs in Detergent Production

  14. Fruit & Vegetable dehydration Technologies Fruit dehydration Juice

  15. Hygiene products Hospital Beds (Import Substitution)

  16. Honey Honey mead, wine & beer Stinging Nettle Beaverage Amaranth Flour

  17. Mushroom Production & Value Addition

  18. Wet Blue Non-Resident Incubatee

  19. Linkages

  20. Partnerships

  21. Support for Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer

  22. National Designated Entity: Current status • Developed Draft Terms of Reference (TORs) • Key stakeholders • Developed Draft Criteria for Membership & Governance structure • Created NDE E-mail: NDE@kirdi.go.ke

  23. Governance Structure

  24. National Designated Entity: Operationalisation

  25. National Designated Entity: Engagement Strategy

  26. National Designated Entity: Challenges • Main challenges: • Resources to facilitate administrative and operational costs

  27. Contact information Kenya Industrial Research & Development Institute (KIRDI) South “C” Campus, Popo Road, P. O. BOX 30065 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. • Director’s Email: dir@kirdi.go.ke • NDE@kirdi.go.ke

  28. THANK YOU !

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