Kenya - 2022 - Industrial and manufacturing

The Industrial Research and Development Institute Act, 2022

Trade and Enterprise Development

The Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute Act, 2022 (No. 6 of 2022) established KIRDI as a body corporate responsible for industrial research, development, and innovation in Kenya. The Act outlines KIRDI’s objectives, functions, governance structure, and financial provisions to promote industrial growth through research and technology transfer.

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August 2025

The Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute Act, 2022 (No. 6 of 2022) established KIRDI as a body corporate responsible for industrial research, development, and innovation in Kenya. The Act outlines KIRDI’s objectives, functions, governance structure, and financial provisions to promote industrial growth through research and technology transfer.

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