top 17 best KALRO Agricultural Research Institutes In Kenya

This article is about top 17 best KALRO Agricultural Research Institutes in Kenya .KARLO stands for Kenya Livestock and Agricultural Research Organization. KALRO was created under the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Act 2013, to establish an appropriate legal and institutional framework for the coordination of agricultural research in Kenya. KARLO runs 17 research institutes which are located in different parts of the country and has a number of functions.

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top KALRO Agricultural Research Institutes In Kenya

Here is a list of all institutes and research centers.

Agricultural Mechanization Research Institute

The institute was founded in November 2015. Its key role is to generate, disseminate agricultural mechanization technologies and innovations in the livestock and crop supply chains in Kenya. It is located in Katumani, Machakos county.

Beekeeping Research Institute

The institute’s core mandate is to support the beekeeping sub-sector through the use of best practices, in an effort to contribute to food and nutrition security. The center is located in Marigat, Baringo County.

Dryland and Rangeland Research Institute

It mainly focuses on the development, adaptation and improvement of scientific research and information innovations aimed at the sustainable management of the livelihoods of communities living in arid and semi-arid areas. It is located in Kiboko, Makueni County.

Meat Research Institute

The institute focuses on research projects in animal husbandry, nutrition, pasture and forage development, sorghum and millet production, natural resource management, and socio-economics. It is located in Lanet, Nakuru County.

Biotechnology Research Institute

It is located in Muguga, Kiambu County.

Coffee Research Institute

The institute carries out research on aspects related to the production, processing and marketing of coffee. It is located in Ruiru, Kiambu county.

Dairy Products Research Institute

The main focus of the institute is research related to dairy products. It is located in Naivasha, Nakuru county.

Research Institute of Genetic Resources

It is responsible for the conservation of plant, animal and microbial genetic resources. It is located in Muguga, Kiambu County.

Food Crop Research Institute

The institute is located in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County.

Horticultural Research Institute

The institute’s mission is to generate and disseminate horticultural knowledge and innovative technologies. It is located in Kandara, Murang’a county.

Industrial Crops Research Institute

It is located in Mtwapa, Kilifi County.

Non-ruminant research institute

The institute is located in Kakamega.

Research institute for sheep and goats

The center is located in Marsabit.

Sugar Research Institute

The institute’s mission is to help improve livelihoods, income generation and job creation, industrial technologies and innovations to enhance the productivity, value added and competitiveness of the sugar industry. It is located in Kibos, Kisumu County.

Tea Research Institute

Its primary mandate is to promote research and investigate tea-related issues, such as productivity, quality and soil suitability in relation to tea planting. It is located in Kericho.