ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Act
5. Objects and functions of the Organisation
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
5. Objects and functions of the Organisation
(1)The object and function for which the Organisation is established is to—(a)promote, streamline, co-ordinate and regulate research in crops, livestock, genetic resources and biotechnology in Kenya;(b)promote, streamline, co-ordinate and regulate research in crops and animal diseases; and(c)expedite equitable access to research information, resources and technology and promote the application of research findings and technology in the field of agriculture.(2)For the purpose of carrying out its functions under subsection (1), the Organisation shall—(a)formulate policy and make policy recommendations to the Cabinet Secretary on agricultural research;(b)prioritise areas for, and co-ordinate, agricultural research in Kenya in line with the national policy on agriculture;(c)determine and advise the Government on the resource requirements for agricultural research in Kenya both at the national and county level;(d)regulate, monitor and ensure that all agricultural research undertaken by research institutes and other institutions or persons undertaking agricultural research is consistent with the national priorities specified in the relevant policy documents;(e)establish and exercise control over the research institutes, committees and research centres established pursuant to this Act;(f)formulate or approve medium and long term research plans, strategies and budgets of research institutes, committees and organisations established pursuant to this Act;(g)provide grants to research institutes and persons desirous of carrying out research and training programs which are consistent with the national research priorities and plans of the Organisation;(h)support and promote the training and capacity building in relation to agricultural research;(i)promote the dissemination and application of research findings in the field of agriculture and the establishment of a Science Park;(j)liaise with and ensure the co-ordination of institutions, agencies and persons involved in agricultural research;(k)establish platforms for the purposes sharing of research information, advancing research and transfer of technology and dissemination of information relating to advancements made in agricultural research;(l)ensure continuance of performance improvement in the field of agricultural research; and(m)perform such other functions as may be conferred on it by this Act or any other written law.