Overview
- Act: Science and Technology Act, Cap 250
- Formed: 1980
- CEO: Dr.-Ing Calvin Onyango
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The Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI) is pivotal in promoting industrialization through research and technology development. Established in 1980, KIRDI’s mandate includes conducting research, developing technologies, and offering industrial consultancy services. It supports innovation in various sectors, enhances local manufacturing capabilities, and contributes to national economic growth by facilitating sustainable industrial practices.
CEO: Dr.-Ing Calvin Onyango
Dr.-Ing. Calvin Onyango, Director-General, holds a PhD in Bioprocess
Engineering from Technische Universitaet Dresden, and Masters and
Bachelor’s degrees in Food Science from the University of Nairobi.
He has extensive research experience, widely published work,
significant conference contributions, and numerous awards
recognizing his impactful research in food science and technology.
Management Team
Dr.-Ing. Calvin Onyango
Director-General
Dr. Josephine A. Mandere
Corporate Services Directorate
Nicodemus Mutinda
Strategy Planning and Compliance Directorate
Dr. Martha K. Induli
Industrial and Allied Technologies Research Directorate
Dr. Francis K. Polong
Technology Transfer and Extension Services Directorate
Thomas S. Kazungu
Principal Internal Auditor
Stanley Abonyo
Assistant Director Finance
Rose Lihanda
Ag. Assistant Director Human Resource and Administration
Ingrid Wekesa
Ag. Assistant Director Technology Transfer and Extension Services
Dr. George Wanjala
Ag. Assistant Director Industrial and Allied Technologies Research
Board of Governors
Eng. Peter Korinko Mositet
Chairman
Dr. Juma Mukhwana
Principal Secretary, State Department for Industrialization
Catherine B. Kahuria
Director
Eng. Lucy W. Mutinda
Director
Joyce M. Njogu
Director
John H. O. Ogwang
Director
Stanley Kagera
Alternate to the PS, National Treasury
Stephen Simiyu Mutoro
Representing The Consumers Federation of Kenya (Cofek)
Stephen M. Situma
Alternate to Director General, Nacosti
Dr.-Ing Calvin Onyango
Director General
Roy G. Nyangena
Alternate Member to the Principal Secretary, State Department of Industry
Functions
- Conducting Research – Initiating and implementing industrial research projects.
- Technology Development – Developing and transferring innovative technologies to industries.
- Industrial Consultancy – Providing expert consultancy services to enhance industrial processes.
- Capacity Building – Offering training programs to develop skills in the manufacturing sector.
- Promoting Innovation – Supporting innovation initiatives within local industries.
- Policy Development – Contributing to the formulation of industrial policies.
- Collaboration – Partnering with local and international institutions for knowledge sharing.
- Entrepreneurship Support – Assisting in the incubation of new industrial ventures.
- Resource Mobilization – Sourcing funding for industrial research and development activities.
- Sustainable Practices – Promoting environmentally sustainable practices in industry
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute
- P.O. Box 44063-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
- Popo Road off Mombasa Road
- MRGJ+XH Nairobi
- directorgeneral@kirdi.go.ke
- +254-20 2388216 / 2393466