1. RESEARCH, PRODUCTION AND EXTENSION (RPE) DIVISION JKUAT

2. Location of Kenya in Africa
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Location of Kenya in Africa
Kenya is situated on the eastern coast of Africa & lies astride the equator. Its total area, including 11,230 sq km of water, is 582,650 sq km.

3. RPE at a glance
JKUAT in Kenya
JKUAT
Altitude – 1530 m asl
Annual mean rainfall:1074 mm
Annual mean temp.:20.5°C
Situated in Juja, 36 km NE of Nairobi, 530 km NW of Mombasa.

4. JKUAT Our Vision Our Motto
RPE at a glance
JKUAT
Our Vision
To be a university of global Excellence in Training, Research and Innovation for Development
Our Mission
To offer accessible quality training, research and innovation in order to produce leaders in the fields of Agriculture, Engineering, Technology, Enterprise Development, Built Environment, Health Sciences, Social Sciences and other Applied Sciences to suit the needs of a dynamic world.
JKUAT is established in a 200 ha farmland, donated by the founding father of the nation, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, hence the name.
Our Motto
Setting Trends in Higher Education, Research and Innovation

5. RPE at a glance
The Genesis of JKUAT
Started as a middle level college (Jomo Kenyatta College of Agriculture and Technology - JKCAT) by GOK with generous assistance from the Japanese Government (JICA)
1981
Became a constituent College of Kenyatta University & the name JKCAT changed to Jomo Kenyatta University College of Agriculture and Technology (JKUCAT)
1988
Became a University & the name again changed to it’s current name, JKUAT
1994

6. JKUAT Governance RPE at a glance Chancellor, Prof. Geoffrey Ole Maloiy
VC, Prof. Mabel O. Imbuga
DVC (RPE), Prof. Mary Abukutsa -Onyango
DVC (AA), Prof. Romanus Odhiambo
DVC (Admin.), Prof. Victoria Ngumi
DVC (Finance) Arch. Prof. Bernard Otoki Moirongo

7. The Four Arms of the University
RPE at a glance
The Four Arms of the University
Vice Chancellor’s Office
Academic Affairs Division
Administration Division
Finance Division
Research, Production and Extension Division

8. JKUAT Current Status Campuses (13) Centres (2) Colleges (4)
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JKUAT Current Status
Campuses (13)
Centres (2)
Colleges (4)
Schools & Faculties (13)
Main - Juja
Arusha
College of Engineering and Technology
School of Architecture and Building Science (SABS)
Karen
KQ Pride
College of Health Sciences
School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering (SoMMME)
Westland
College of Pure and Applied Sciences
School of Civil Engineering and Geomatic Engineering (SCEGE)
Nakuru CBD
College of Human Resource and Development
School of Electrical, Electronic & Information Engineering (SEEIE)
Kisumu CBD
School of Law
Kitale CBD
School of Open, Distance and eLearning (SODeL)
Kigali CBD
School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS)
Kakamega CBD
School of Computing and Information Technology(SCIT)
Kisii CBD
School of Physical Sciences (SPS)
Nairobi CBD
School of Business
Mombasa CBD
School of Entrepreneurship, Procurement & Management
Eldoret CBD
School of Communications & Development Studies
Keiyian Trans Mara
Faculty of Agriculture

9. Research Production & Extension Division
RPE at a glance
Research Production & Extension Division

10. RPE at a glance
RPE Organogram

11. Research Directorate Objectives
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Research Directorate
Objectives
To source and administer research funds.
To establish and maintain quality research Monitoring and Evaluation system
To regularly review the University research policy
To develop researchers’ capacity to attract funds
To provide a forum for researchers to share, publish and disseminate their research findings.

12. Research Directorate Core Activities JKUAT Research Grant Program
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Research Directorate
Core Activities
JKUAT Research Grant Program
Publicizing External Funding Opportunities
Monitoring and Evaluation
Dissemination of Research Findings thro
JKUAT Annual Scientific Conference
Publications: JKUAT Journal, Conference Book of Proceedings
Research Information Management
Merit Awards

13. JKUAT Research Grant Programme
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JKUAT Research Grant Programme
Eligible to JKUAT staff only but encourages collaboration
Started in 2005 with a fund allocation of Ksh.15 Million
94 Research projects funded by 2014 (kshs 246 Million).
Projects monitored & evaluated continuously.
JKUAT Funded Research Projects ( )
No.
Funds allocated (Ksh.)
Ongoing projects 55
186,252,941.24
Completed projects 31
45,448,073.00
Terminated projects 2
4,643,875.00
Stalled projects 6
10,201,590.00
Research projects funded since 2005 94
246,546,479.24

14. Internal Research Funding since 2005
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Internal Research Funding since 2005
Thematic areas funded
Agriculture and Food Technology
Basic and Applied Sciences
Biotechnology
Built Environment and Technologies
Engineering Technologies and Industrial Development
Environmental Sciences
Health Sciences
Information and Communication Technology
Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Socio-economics
Water and Sanitation

15. JKUAT Funded Research Projects per Dept since 2005
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JKUAT Funded Research Projects per Dept since 2005

16. JKUAT Research Funding per Dept since 2005
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JKUAT Research Funding per Dept since 2005

17. External Research Funding in the last 7 years
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External Research Funding in the last 7 years
NACOSTI (Ksh. 159,681,161)
International donors (Ksh. 1,356,082,095)

18. Dissemination of Research Findings
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Dissemination of Research Findings
Annual Scientific Conference
University Journal
Book publications

19. JKUAT CHANCELLOR RESEARCH MERIT AWARD
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Research Directorate
JKUAT CHANCELLOR RESEARCH MERIT AWARD
Award categories
Award for the Most Leveraged Research Funds.
Award for the Most Visible Impact on Improved Community Livelihood.
Award for the Most Tangible Influence on Change in Public Policy
Award for the Most Notable Contribution to the Field of Study
Award for the Most Demonstrable Potential for Commercialization

20. Production Directorate
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Production Directorate
Objectives
Enhance strategic and value added innovation for out puts of commercial value .
To increase production and income generation of up to a tune of KShs. 50 million from the income generating units of the University
To Monitor and evaluate innovation projects annually.
Participate in innovation exhibitions

21. Production Directorate
RPE at a glance
Production Directorate
Core Activities
Coordination and management of JKUAT and AFRICA-ai-JAPAN Project funded technology innovation projects
M & E of JKUAT funded innovation projects
Commercialization of innovations
Coordination, evaluation and upscaling of income-generating Unit activities
Development of policy to support IGU operations

22. Production Directorate JKUAT INNOVATION Grant Programme
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Production Directorate JKUAT INNOVATION Grant Programme
Eligible to JKUAT staff only but encourages collaboration
Started in 2009 with a fund allocation of Ksh.15 Million
41 Innovation projects funded by 2016 (kshs 124Million).
Projects monitored & evaluated continuously.
JKUAT Funded Innovation Projects ( )
No.
Funds allocated (Ksh.)
Ongoing projects 29
97,919,707
Completed projects 13
25,936,787
Stalled projects 1
(4,135,500)
Not disbursed
*Commercialized Innovations
500,000 
Innovation projects funded since 2009 43
123,856,494

23. Production Directorate JKUAT INNOVATION Grant Programme
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Production Directorate JKUAT INNOVATION Grant Programme

24. Production Directorate INNOVATION Grant Programme
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Production Directorate INNOVATION Grant Programme

25. Production Directorate JKUAT INNOVATION Grant Programme
RPE at a glance
Production Directorate JKUAT INNOVATION Grant Programme

26. Production Directorate AFRICA-ai- JAPAN Project Innovations Programme
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Production Directorate AFRICA-ai- JAPAN Project Innovations Programme
Eligible to JKUAT/ PAUSTI staff and students
Started in 2014 with a fund allocation of KSH 4.82 Million
58 Innovation projects funded , KSH 23.62Million
Projects monitored & evaluated continuously.
JKUAT Funded Innovation Projects ( )
No.
Funds allocated (Ksh.)
Ongoing projects 38
18,803,702
Completed projects 20
4,824,279
Stalled projects 1
(500,000)
Not disbursed
*Commercialized Innovations
NIL
Innovation projects funded since 2014 58
23,627,981

27. Production Directorate AFRICA-ai- JAPAN Project Innovations Programme
RPE at a glance
Production Directorate AFRICA-ai- JAPAN Project Innovations Programme

28. Production Directorate AFRICA-ai- JAPAN Project Innovations Programme
RPE at a glance
Production Directorate AFRICA-ai- JAPAN Project Innovations Programme

29. Examples of JKUAT Funded Innovations Projects
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Examples of JKUAT Funded Innovations Projects
Rice Lines selection after Hybridization
Sweet sorghum - Technology adoption for industrial exploitation
Gemology course for small scale gemstone miners in Taita Taveta
Tick trap using Pheromone baits
Three Wheeler Car project
Eco-Housing and Infrastructure

30. Directorate of Extension & Technology Transfer
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Directorate of Extension & Technology Transfer
Objectives
To disseminate and promote adoption of research findings and technology
To develop innovative extension training programs .
Promote and enhance community services.
Create an interface between the university and the general public
enhance strong and continuous contact between the university community and the general public.

31. Directorate of Extension & Technology Transfer
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Directorate of Extension & Technology Transfer
Core Activities
Coordinating participation in shows, exhibitions and trade fairs.
Coordinating visits by groups of farmers, students, and industrialists .
Training various target groups e.g. the in-country training program for women.
Development of short courses in extension.
Development of extension project proposals.
Supporting university departments in the initiation and implementation of extension activities.
Seeking partnerships with industry for extension service delivery.
Initiating and participating in extension consultancy work.
Development of extension information communication and education materials

32. Directorate of Extension & Technology Transfer
RPE at a glance
Directorate of Extension & Technology Transfer
Conducts and coordinates university exhibitions in agricultural shows, open days, exhibitions, technical meetings and other fora.
Undertakes training programs & rural projects for community based organizations, women groups, youth groups, persons with disabilities, schools, institutions, industry, farmers e.t.c.
Recently, the directorate has expanded its dissemination of knowledge and technology through KBC radio and TV (Farmer Voice Radio and Mkulima TV Programs)

33. Directorate of Extension & Technology Transfer
RPE at a glance
Directorate of Extension & Technology Transfer
On-going activities
In-Country Training
Taylor made courses
Incubation for women business( rabbits fish chicken ) .
producing Mkulima TV programs
Shows and Exhibitions
School and Farmer group visits to the University
Training in agribusiness value chains for horticultural crops

34. Directorate of Extension & Technology Transfer
RPE at a glance
Directorate of Extension & Technology Transfer
Outstanding Achievements
Socioeconomic Empowerment of over women through the In-country training programme.
Over 540 radio programmes aired through the Farmers’ Voice Radio in the last 3 years.
Over 20,000 customers reached through Shows and Exhibitions every year
Over 200 schools have visited the university in the last 3 years.

35. Linkages Department Objectives To facilitate collaboration activities.
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Linkages Department
Objectives
To facilitate collaboration activities.
To monitor all collaborations activities
Development of collaborative documents
Coordination of all collaborations
Facility inspection
Undertakes the core role of analysing and monitoring collaborations as well as strengthening the existing ones.

36. RPE at a glance
Linkages Department
Notable joint research and Development collaborations:
Wuhan Botanical Gardens,
China – SAJOREC
Nissin Food Products, Japan – JKUAT Nissin Foods Ltd
Partners with middle level colleges to teach the JKUAT programmes
Nurturinng of middle level colleges to attain university status. Eg Mt. Kenya University and KCA University
Collaboration with International universities
JKUAT/Nagoya University
JKUAT/Okayama University
JKUAT/Oslo School of Architecture

37. Collaboration with IPSR, Okayama University
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Collaboration with IPSR, Okayama University
Research Exchange Programs
Kenyan research scientists
Two months stay at IPSR
Research activities – mainly molecular work
So far 10 have benefited
Japanese research scientists
Several days visit to JKUAT & other institutions in Kenya
For joint research activities
JKUAT Scientific conference
IPSR & JSPS sponsored conference book of proceedings & conference bags
Japanese PhD Researchers at JKUAT sweet sorghum farm

38. University Community Collaboration Department (UCCD)
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University Community Collaboration Department (UCCD)
Objectives
To advance environmental stewardship and sustainability through CSR activities.
To conduct trainings for economic empowerment and Industrialization.
To hold workshops and stakeholders’ forums for the residents to educate them on opportunities for sustainable developments.

39. RPE at a glance
UCCD
Core Activities
Master plan and maintenance of high standard built environment
Promote Secure and safe environment
Industrialization and creation of wealth
Infrastructure development and environment
Public Health and Personal Hygiene Education
Human Capacity Development to give life-long skills
Roads
Women train on soap making
Clean-up exercise by youths
Medical assessment
Books donation

40. UCCD Outstanding Achievements
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UCCD
Outstanding Achievements
Training for people with disabilities on Beads art
Training on soap making
Soap making training for the youth
Training on beads art for people with disabilities

41. Farm Department Objectives
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Farm Department
Objectives
To demonstrate good agricultural commercial activities .

42. Farm Department Green Maize Baconers Cabbages Carrots
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Farm Department
Green Maize
Cabbages
Baconers
Carrots
Seedbeds with Spinach
Calves
Ndarugu Water Intake Point
Ridging
Fish Ponds

43. JKUAT Bookshop Objectives
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JKUAT Bookshop
Objectives
To procure and maintain required levels of stocks.
Reach out to a diverse clientele through expansion of Bookshop to various JKUAT campuses.

44. JKUAT Bookshop Core Activities
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JKUAT Bookshop
Core Activities
Selling of books, stationery, electronics, corporate wear, souvenirs and schoolbags among others.
Photocopying services

45. Chemistry Products Centre
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Chemistry Products Centre
Objectives
To augment the university income base
To transfer technology to stakeholders
To develop new chemical products
Train stakeholders in chemical product processing

46. Chemistry Products Centre
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Chemistry Products Centre
Core Activities
Make cleaning products, paints and beauty products
To offer consultancy services to industries
To offer extension services to communities/industries

47. Chemistry Products Centre
RPE at a glance
Chemistry Products Centre
CPC products
Paints
Training programs

48. Food Technology Centre (FOTEC)
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Food Technology Centre (FOTEC)
CPC products
Paints
Objectives
To generate surplus income for the University
To facilitate further improvements of the already developed, patented, or registered food products
To facilitate commercialization of novel innovative food products from staff or students through licensing, consultancy, or collaboration with potential investors
To disseminate knowledge and technology transfer on food processing and value addition to interested parties
Training programs

49. Food Technology Centre (FOTEC)
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Food Technology Centre (FOTEC)
CPC products
Paints
Core Activities
To produce and market specific food products
To undertake consultancies on nutritionally rich and healthy foods and market testing of promising innovations by staff and students.
To carry out extension activities through conducting short course trainings in food processing and value addition for farmers, women and youth groups, food industries, SME’S and other interested parties/stakeholders.
Training programs

50. Sample FOTEC Products CPC products Paints Training programs
RPE at a glance
Sample FOTEC Products
CPC products
Paints
Training programs

51. Thematic Research Centers under RPE
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Thematic Research Centers under RPE
Institute of Energy & Environmental Technology (IEET)
Established in 1990
Institute for Biotechnology Research (IBR)
Established in 1994
Water Research & Resource Center (WARREC)
Established in 2011
Sino-Africa Joint Research Center (SAJOREC)
Established in 2010
Sustainable Materials Research &Technology Centre (SMARTEC)
Established in

52. INSTITUTE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (IEET)
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INSTITUTE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (IEET)
Objectives
To develop research capabilities and effective training programmes in environmental, energy, occupational safety and health technologies.
To transfer technology and skills
To engage in innovation and production in sustainable energy and environmental technology.
To offer consultancy services to industries and/or organizations .
To engage in community service in our areas of expertise.
To collaborate with research and technical institutions, industries, NGO’s and Government institutions with common interest.

53. INSTITUTE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (IEET)
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INSTITUTE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (IEET)
Core Research areas
Energy
Environment
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

54. INSTITUTE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (IEET)
RPE at a glance
INSTITUTE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (IEET)
Ongoing Projects
Project for Capacity Development for promoting rural electrification using Renewable Energy (BRIGHT project) – funded by JICA
Development & Standardization of a locally manufactured small wind turbine for water pumping and electricity generation - funded by NACOSTI
Conversion of Biomass wastes to Butanol fuel for petrol engines and domestic cooking applications - funded by NACOSTI
Conversion of polyethene waste into energy resources – funded by RPE
The role of Community Wildlife conservancies in the management of resource conflicts in Kenya using GIS and strategic environmental assessment (SEM).
Fabrication and characterization of a prototype improved solar concentrator and steam turbine for electricity generation.
Evaluation of the contribution of occupational noise to the disease burden in Kenya.

55. RPE at a glance
Project for Capacity Development for Promoting Rural Electrification Using Renewable Energy
An initiative of JICA & JKUAT
Record of discussion signed on 7th July 2011
Two Japanese researchers dispatched by JICA as short-term experts
Project Purpose
To strengthen capacity of JKUAT in R&D, Education & Training in the field of rural electrification using renewable energy in collaboration with other stakeholders.
Project site at JKUAT

56. INSTITUTE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (IEET)
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INSTITUTE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (IEET)
Shredding water Hyacinth at IEET
A Savonius wind rotor blade under development
Part of the thermal gasifier fabricated at IEET

57. INSTITUTE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (IEET)
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INSTITUTE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (IEET)
Theses Output
4 PhD and 36 Msc students since when the graduate programmes were started

58. SINO-AFRICAN JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE (SAJOREC)
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SINO-AFRICAN JOINT RESEARCH CENTRE (SAJOREC)
Objectives
Identify suitable areas of collaboration between JKUAT and Chinese agencies/institutions 
Oversee establishment of the proposed JKUAT Botanical Garden and Sino-African Joint Research Centre in the JKUAT main campus, Juja.
Conduct field and laboratory based biodiversity research
Enhance capacity building in biodiversity conservation.
Document biodiversity research outputs and innovations

59. SAJOREC Current On-going Projects and Initiatives
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SAJOREC
Current On-going Projects and Initiatives
The JKUAT Botanical Garden and Sino- African Joint Research Centre
Facilitation of Student/staff scholarships
Biodiversity Research Activities
Publication of Articles on Biodiversity Research

60. RPE at a glance
SAJOREC
A JKUAT scientist makes a presentation at the inaugural Sino-Kenyan Researchers Workshop in Utalii Hotel on 7th August, 2013
The director SAJOREC, Prof. Robert W. Gituru making a speech during the opening of the Workshop on Dry land Management in Africa in Wuhan, China on 10th-25th October, 2013

61. Water Research & Resource Center (WARREC)
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Water Research & Resource Center (WARREC)
Objectives
facilitate research, innovation, in water sector
Strengthen human and institutional capacities of water sector stakeholders in Kenya,
Facilitate networking and cooperation between institutions and individuals in the water sector,
Provide advisory services, advice policy and facilitate science communication,

62. WARREC Core Activities
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WARREC
Core Activities
SRI Project (Funded by JKUAT Innovation Fund & NIB)
Research on Fog Harvesting
Tana Basin WRUA Scoping Study with WRMA
Mainstreaming WARREC as Kenya Vision Flagship Programme
Capacity building
Test fog collectors for research at Olteyani Village, Kiserian, Ngong Hills
Scoping Study Tana River Basin Water Resource Management
SRI field in Ahero irrigation scheme

63. Adoption of SRI by Farmers in Mwea (2009-2013)
RPE at a glance
WARREC
Outstanding Achievements
SRI documentary film entitled “System of Rice Intensification (SRI): Producing More Rice with Less Water! The Kenyan Experience” won 1st prize at “The 2nd African Agricultural Film festival”, at FARA’s “6th African Agricultural Science Week” awarded on 20th July 2013 in Accra, Ghana.
Adoption of SRI by Farmers in Mwea ( )
Adoption of SRI by Farmers in Mwea ( )
Year
No. of Farmers
Acreage
Area (Ha)
2009 2
0.6
0.2
2010
214
265
106
2011
1,807
2,240
896
2012
2,486
3,569
1,428
2013
3,006
4,461
1,785

64. WARREC Outstanding Achievements
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WARREC
Outstanding Achievements
Equipped boat for assessment of Reservoir sedimentation
Grant from WWF-EN for training WRUAS in Tsavo
Website development -

65. RPE at a glance
SMARTEC
Mandate
To conduct research, create innovations, disseminate research findings/innovations through training/extension/consultancy activities, and produce/market appropriate construction materials/technologies.
To provide adequate, affordable, sustainable housing, and roads infrastructure
Mission
The mission of SMARTEC is to conduct research, create innovations, and train next generation researchers and scholars in the area of sustainable construction and settlement.
Vision
The vision of SMARTEC is to become one of the leading research, innovation and technology centres in sustainable construction and building technology and eco-technology in general.
Activities
The mandate, objectives and activities of SMARTEC are implemented through a structured program that falls within three sections, namely:
Research, Development and Dissemination (RDD).
Innovation and Production.
Consultancy.

66. Examples of Regional/International Industrial Partnerships at JKUAT
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Examples of Regional/International Industrial Partnerships at JKUAT
Biopolymer Research Centre
First research hub in Africa.
JICA is the lead thematic partner for PAUSTI.
Nairobi Industrial & Technology Park project. Aim: to enhance uptake of research results by industry players.
Ministry of Industrialization
Aluminum systems & fabrication course
For professionals in the construction industry
Implementers: JKUAT & Booth Extrusions
IBM to boost ICT Training and Research

67. RPE at a glance
Asante Sana