ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Sugar Act
30. Functions of the Institute
Edition: 2024-12-07 · In force
30. Functions of the Institute
(1)The Institute shall—(a)promote, co-ordinate and regulate research in sugar, sugar crop, sugar by-products, sugar technologies and management practices.(b)expedite equitable access to research information, resources, sugar technologies and innovations and promote the application of research findings in the development of the sugar industry.(2)For the purpose of carrying out its functions, the Institute shall—(a)formulate policy and make policy recommendations in respect of sugar research, development and training to the Board in line with the national policy on sugar;(b)determine and advise the Board on the resource requirements for sugar research in Kenya both at the national and county level;(c)regulate, monitor and ensure that all sugar research undertaken by other institutions or persons undertaking sugar research is consistent with the national priorities specified in the relevant policy documents;(d)formulate or approve medium and long term research plans, strategies and budgets of the Institute;(e)provide grants to institutions or persons desirous of carrying out research and training programs which are consistent with the national research priorities and plans of the Institute;(f)support and promote the training and capacity building in relation to sugar industry research;(g)liaise with and ensure the co-ordination of institutions, agencies and persons involved in sugar research;(h)establish platforms for the purposes of sharing research information, advancing research and transfer of technology and dissemination of information relating to advancements made in sugar industry research;(i)conduct training in industry best practice and value-addition;(j)ensure continuance of performance improvement in the field of sugar industry research;(k)breed and promote sugarcane varieties suited for various agro-ecological areas of Kenya;(l)conduct research on nutritional requirements of sugar crop in order to provide recommendations on the appropriate inputs;(m)appraise technologies on land preparation, drainage and water management for economical cane sugar crop production;(n)study and monitor pests and diseases that affect sugar crop and recommend appropriate control strategies;(o)develop agronomic packages for sugar crop maintenance and management;(p)institute socio-economic investigations to improve human resource management and enhance development of the sugar industry as an agribusiness;(q)test, design and evaluate farm machinery transport and factory equipment for efficient sugar production;(r)promote transfer of sugar industry technology based on applied research through relevant training and extension mechanism;(s)foster research on sustainable productivity, environmental issues, human safety at field and factory levels;(t)collaborate with the Government, the industry, universities and other national and international organizations for the purpose of furthering the Institute's mission;(u)charge fees or levies for rendered services and products;(v)offer modular courses on various aspects of sugar industry technologies, innovations and management practices.(w)perform such other function as may be conferred on it by this Act or any other written law.