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

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Institute (KIRDI) is established under the Science and Technology Act,1979, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya (Now repealed and replaced by the Science, Technology and Innovation Act, 2013) The institute is mandated to undertake research and development in all industrial and allied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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Achievements: Selected Examples Fish Leather Processing Technologies

Rice Thresher Arc welding Gasifier stoves Mobile Irrigation Unit

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

Cosmetics technologies

MSMIs in Detergent Production

Fruit & Vegetable dehydration Technologies Fruit dehydration Juice

Hygiene products Hospital Beds (Import Substitution)

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

Mushroom Production & Value Addition

Wet Blue Non-Resident Incubatee

Linkages

Partnerships JKUAT University of Nairobi Climate Innovation Centre GVEP, UK Kenya National Cleaner Production Centre Price Waterhouse Coopers Strathmore University Kenyatta University

Support for Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer KIRDI Enterprise Services Incubation Training and Capacity Building

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

Governance Structure SME Chairperson Secretariat Subject Experts Private sector

National Designated Entity: Operationalisation Draft ToR Stakeholders Consultative workshop Stakeholder input Adoption of the ToR Constitution of the Review Panel Official Launch of NDE Operations

National Designated Entity: Engagement Strategy NDE Government Departments & Other Entities Universities, R&D Institutions, Colleges Private sector Individuals MSMSIs, SMEs,

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

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

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