Government
"KERI: Advancing Kenyaβs forests and natural resources through research."
The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KERI) is a government agency established in 1986 with the mandate to conduct research in forestry and related natural resources. The institute carries out research and development initiatives across five key thematic areas: Forest Productivity and Improvement; Biodiversity and Environmental Management; Forest Products Development; Social-Economics, Policy, and Governance; and Technical Support Services.
Mandate
– Conduct research in forestry and allied natural resources;
– Disseminate research findings; and
– Establish partnerships and collaborations with other research organizations and higher learning institutions to joint research and training.
Strategic Objectives
– Strengthen the delivery of Vision 2030, enhance customer and stakeholder satisfaction and retention, foster linkages and partnerships, and improve livelihoods;
– Expand forestry technologies and innovations, promote multi-sectoral and public-private research collaborations, and advance knowledge management and dissemination systems.
