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Strategic Plan

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE,

HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

STRATEGIC PLAN

2017/18 - 2021/22

KENYA BUILDING RESEARCH CENTRE(KBRC)

A World Class Building Research and Information Centre for Sustainable Built Environment

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VISIONTo w a r d s a g l o b a l l y c o m p e t i t i v ea n d p r o s p e r o u s n a t i o n .

KBRC

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

Strategic Plan

KENYA


STRATEGIC PLAN

2017/18 - 2021/22

Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development KBRC

KENYA BUILDING RESEARCH CENTRE(KBRC)

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE,

HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

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Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing & Urban Development

Strategic Plan 2017/18-2021/22

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Table of Contents

LIST OF TABLES AND DIAGRAMS.......................................................................................................... (i)

FOREWORD ................................................................................................................................................. (vi)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ............................................................................................................................... (v)

ACRONYMS / ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................................................................(vi)

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... (vii)

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Historical Background ...........................................................................................................................1

1.2 Experiences from other Countries ....................................................................................................2

1.3 The Role of Building Research in Kenya’s Development .........................................................3

1.3.1 Kenya Constitution 2010 ..................................................................................................................3

1.4 Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Role of Innovation..........................................................................3

1.4.1 Urbanization Flagship projects........................................................................................................4

1.5 Government Manifesto .........................................................................................................................5

1.6 Sustainable Development Goals .......................................................................................................5

1.7 Need for Building Research in Kenya’s Development ..............................................................6

1.8 Collaboration with the Academia in Promoting Building Research in Kenya...................6

1.9 Building Research and Global Development Agenda ..............................................................7

1.9.1 Global Population Forecast by 2050 ............................................................................................7

1.9.2 The New Urban Agenda (NUA) ......................................................................................................7

1.9.3 Sustainable Development Goals; ..................................................................................................7

1.9.4 COP 21 (Paris Agreement) 2015;....................................................................................................8

1.10 Key challenges facing building industry .....................................................................................9

CHAPTER TWO: INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW .......................................................................................10

2.1 Vision ........................................................................................................................................................10

2.2 Mission .....................................................................................................................................................10

2.3 Core values .............................................................................................................................................10

2.4 Objectives ................................................................................................................................................10

2.5 Functions of KBRC ................................................................................................................................11

2.5.1 Research ...............................................................................................................................................11

2.5.2 Dissemination ....................................................................................................................................11

2.5.3 Policy and Project development .................................................................................................11

2.5.4 Administration ...................................................................................................................................11

2.6 Organization structure .......................................................................................................................11

2.6.1 Composition of the Divisions by Functions ............................................................................11

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CHAPTER THREE: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS ....................................................................................14

3.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................14

3.2 PESTEL Analysis ....................................................................................................................................14

3.3 Industry Analysis ..................................................................................................................................18

3.3.1 Overview of the Building Industry Research in Kenya .......................................................18

3.4 SWOT Analysis ......................................................................................................................................20

3.5 Assessment of Past Performance ..................................................................................................20

3.5.1 Achievements ....................................................................................................................................20

3.5.2 Milestones ...........................................................................................................................................20

3.5.3 Challenges ..........................................................................................................................................21

3.6 Stakeholder Analysis ..........................................................................................................................21

CHAPTER FOUR: STRATEGIC DIRECTION ........................................................................................23

4.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................23

4.2 Strategic Issues .....................................................................................................................................23

4.3 Key Result Areas (KRAs) ....................................................................................................................25

4.4 Strengthening Design and Technical Services...........................................................................25

CHAPTER FIVE: RESOURCE FLOWS, ACCOUNTABILITY AND RISK ANALYSIS ..................26

5.1 Projected resource requirement ....................................................................................................26

5.2 Resource mobilization strategies ..................................................................................................27

5.2.1 Government funding ......................................................................................................................27

5.2.2 Private Sector Contributions ........................................................................................................27

5.2.3 Development Partners (Donors) ................................................................................................27

5.3 Accountability .......................................................................................................................................28

5.4 Risk analysis ...........................................................................................................................................28

CHAPTER SIX: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING ..............................................30

6.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................30

6.2 Objectives of Monitoring and Evaluation ..................................................................................30

6.3 Monitoring and Evaluation Framework ......................................................................................30

APPENDIX 1: IMPLEMENTATION/ ACTIVITY MATRIX .................................................................31

APPENDIX 2: COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY MATRIX OF BUILDING RESEARCH CENTRES...

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List of Tables and Diagram

Table 1: KBRC as an enabler of Flagship Projects ......................................................................... 4

Table 2: SDGs and Building Research ................................................................................................ 5

Figure 2: Workshop on KBRC Strategic Plan Development......................................................... 9

Table 3: PESTEL Analysis .......................................................................................................................... 14

Table 4: SWOT Analysis ........................................................................................................................... 18

Table 5: Stakeholder Roles ..................................................................................................................... 21

Table 6: Key Result Areas..........................................................................................................................23

Table 7: Resource flow ............................................................................................................................. 26

Table 8: Risks and Mitigation Measures ............................................................................................ 28

Figure 1: Global Population forecast by 2050................................................................................. 7

Figure 3: Current Organogram ............................................................................................................. 12

Figure 4: Proposed Organogram.......................................................................................................... 13

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FOREWORD

This is the first Strategic Plan for Kenya Building Research

Centre (KBRC) being a research institution domiciled

under the State Department for Housing and Urban

Development in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure,

Housing & Urban Development. The Centre’s key

function of Building Research Services was

reinforced by coming into force of The Executive Order

No. 1 of May 2016. It is envisaged that with this inaugural

Strategic Plan, the Centre has a coherent and sustainable

roadmap towards achieving its mandate as provided and

outlined in this Plan for the next five years.

The Plan has been prepared through a Multi-Stakeholder participatory and consultative

approach and enriched by a rigorous and technical review process. I wish to take this

opportunity to thank all Government Ministries, State Departments and State Agencies for

contribution to this process; Specific Special appreciation goes to the Technical Working

Group with representation from the National Housing Corporation, National Construction

Authority, State Department for Housing and Urban Development, State Department for

Public Works and the Secretariat from KBRC.

Kenya Building Research Centre, endeavours to become a world class Research Centre for

Building information in Sustainable Built Environment and hence look forward to

conducting research and disseminate findings on best practices including appropriate

financing, building materials and technologies towards quality, affordable, efficient and

sustainable development within the sector.

MR. JAMES MACHARIA, EGH

CABINET SECRETARY

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This Strategic Plan is a product of concerted teamwork and effort of staff

and stakeholders in the Building Research field who devoted their time

and expertise in the formulation of this crucial policy instrument. The Plan

reflects the vision and strategic directions to steer Kenya Building

Research Centre to its rightful place of being a leader in the Building

Research services locally, regionally and globally. Accomplishing this task

is long overdue noting KBRC has been with us since 1957. As we embark

on this well deserved journey, we anticipate greater contributions

towards the realization of major global obligations notably ; Vision 2050

agenda of facilitating smarter buildings for the envisioned 9 billion people, the New Urban Agenda,

the Paris Agreement on Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development Goals, Agenda 2063

on the Africa We Want and the East African Community Mission of supporting scientific and

technological research to enhance sustainable development.

My appreciation goes to Director, Kenya Building Research Centre, Arch. M. W. Wanjau for providing

leadership and coordinating the entire process. We thank the core strategic planning team

(Technical Working Group) and who assisted in the process for the commendable work.

We thank the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development for

his valuable support during the Strategic Plan development. On behalf of the State Department for

Housing and Urban Development, I extend our gratitude to our stakeholders including members of

the Academia and UN-Habitat who honoured our invitations to volunteer expert opinion that

greatly enriched the development of this Strategy Document. We specifically appreciate the

participation of Prof. S. O. Dianga (JKUAT), Arch. E. Abonyo (University of Nairobi), Dr. S. W. Mumenya

(University of Nairobi), Dr. Sammy Letema (Kenyatta University) and Dr. Vincent Kitio (UN-Habitat).

We thank and register our gratitude to Heads of Departments and Agencies and staff of the State

Department for Housing and Urban Development for their contributions and commitments that

enabled the timely completion of this task.

This Strategic Plan sets out a roadmap in achieving Building Research needs of the Country. Given

the challenging nature of the strategic issues and targets as we ride on the power of team work, we

call for total commitment and support from all members of staff and stakeholders to ensure

successful implementation within the planned period (2017/18-2021/22).

ARCH. AIDAH N. MUNANO, CBS

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

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ACRONYMS / ABBREVIATIONS

ABT Appropriate Building Technologies

AG Attorney General’s Office

ASBCo Annual Sustainable Building Conference

COG Council of Governors

DG Director General

ED Executive Director

GB Green Buildings

GDP Gross Domestic Product

IBS Industrialized Building Systems

INDC Intended Nationally Determined Contributions

KBRIB Kenya Building Research Institute Bill

KBRC Kenya Building Research Centre

KEBS Kenya Bureau of Standards

KENET Kenya Education Network

KNIA Kenya National Innovation Agency

ME&NR Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources

MOE Ministry of Education

MoU Memorandum of Understanding

MTIHUD Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development

NACOSTI National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation

NCA National Construction Authority

NDT Non Destructive Testing

NHC National Housing Cooperation

NRF National Research Fund

NSC National Steering Committee

PESTEL Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal

SDGs Sustainable Development Goals

SDHUD State Department for Housing and Urban Development

STI Science, Technology and Innovation

SWOT Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

TNT The National Treasury

UN-Habitat United Nations Human Settlements

MFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Strategic Plan is the first of its kind since the inception of KBRC that is aimed at

providing clear strategic directions in work planning and other reform measures. It is

therefore an important Medium Term planning tool that will keep the institution focused

on its mandate, the environment in which it operates as well as the consistency with

broader national priorities. The Plan is therefore anchored on the Constitution of Kenya,

Kenya Vision 2030 and other National Policy blue prints. More fundamentally, the Plan has

been prepared through a consultative process considering both external and internal

environment in which it will be implemented as well as the anticipated risks and challenges

at the national, regional and international levels.

The Vision of KBRC is 'to be a world class Research Centre for building information in

sustainable built environment' whereas the Mission is 'to conduct research and

disseminate findings on best practices including innovations in building materials and

technologies to achieve quality, affordability and efficiency in construction industry in

Kenya and the region'. In addition the Centre will be guided and shall uphold the following

core values in undertaking its mandate:-Patriotism, Commitment to Team Spirit, Focus on

Customer Responsiveness, Pursuit of Professional Integrity, Accountability and

Transparency, Environmental Sustainability, Inclusiveness as well as Public Participation.

In developing the Strategic Plan, KBRC undertook a SWOT and PESTEL analysis which has

enabled it to critically examine its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats as well

as appreciate the overall environment in which it operates. An Implementation Matrix

framework has also been prepared to operationize the key result areas. The framework

links up the strategic issues, strategic objectives, programme/ activities and their

corresponding outputs, performance indicators including the cost of implementing the

strategies in the five year timeframe. Monitoring and Evaluation will form a critical

component for the successful implementation of this Strategic Plan. It will be applied as a

management tool to enable the Institution to not only take corrective measures when

actual achievements are lower than envisaged, but also to document lessons learned from

successful achievements. As set out in the main document, Monitoring and Evaluation will

be undertaken through monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of its targets. This will

provide an avenue for tracking progress and inform decision making for accountability,

effective service delivery, resource allocation and Policy direction.

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CHAPTER ONE:

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Historical Background

Kenya Building Research Centre (KBRC) is one of the institutions domiciled under the State

Department for Housing and Urban Development. The Executive Order No.1 of May 2016

reinforces the institutions mandate to spearhead the Building Research Services in Kenya.

This inaugural Strategic Plan provides a coherent, systematic and sustainable roadmap

towards achievement of its functions, mandate and objectives. The proposed measures

and activities are expected to play a key role in the realisation of the national development

goals.

The Centre was established in 1957 with three mandates for specific use by the Building

Branch of the then Public Works Department. These were;

i. A library of manufacturer’s trade catalogues and Literature;

ii. A library of samples of building materials; and

iii. A Technical Reference Library

This Technical Reference Library continued to expand in size and scope and proved to be of

immense value to the Ministry's technical staff. The possibility of starting such a Centre had

long been mooted by the East Africa Institute of Architects and in July 1958 the Council of

the Institute approached the Minister of Works at that time and suggested for

consideration of the establishment of a Building Centre for the benefit of the Colony. This

morphed to a Building Centre similar to those established in England and other European

countries. The original mandate included;

i. To disseminate information on low cost building materials

ii. To provide reading materials to researchers and scholars.

iii. Printing of researched information for easier dissemination to users.

iv. To partner with other stakeholders in the Building Industry.

v. To educate and train new entrepreneurs joining the Building Industry and the

general public.

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During the later part of 1958, approval was given by the Government to design a building

centre exhibition hall and offices as an associated part of the new headquarters of the

Ministry of Works (currently Harambee house) scheduled for construction at the site along

Coronation Avenue (Harambee Avenue). The center operations were later moved to

Gilfilan/Pioneer House, Sadler House within Nairobi CBD and finally the present site at

Transcom Annex in Community area.

With Treasury approval, funding and the understanding that the Centre would serve the

whole country, the name was changed to Kenya Building Centre in1961 and hosted

exhibitions notably the famous exhibition dubbed “A Decade of Architecture” where the

public was exposed to products from over 16 countries for free. This exhibition as the

name implied covered a period of great development in Kenya between 1950 and 1960

with an estimated value of work shown amounting to more than £15,000,000. The display

categories included: Air Conditioning, Fans, Refrigeration, Ventilators; Tools and Plants,

Fixing Devices; Curtain Track, Door Furniture, Ironmongery, Locks, Sliding Door and

Window Gear; Ceramic Floor and Wall Tiles , Mosaic, Terrazzo, Marble; Electrical

Equipment, Lighting Conductors; Clay Products, Concrete Products; Reinforcement,

Structural Steel, Drain Pipes, Plumbing Brassware and Fittings, Taps, Traps and Showers

Fittings, Water Tanks (Metal) Pipes and Valves (Metal); Immersion Heaters, Water

Heaters; Kitchen Equipment and fuels; Signs and lettering; Metal slotted Angles, Metal

Furniture, Metal Couplings, Metal Mouldings and Trim, Sheet Metal; Asbestos Products,

Bitumen based Roofing Materials; Building Boards, Flush Doors, Laminates; Sanitary

Ware, Stainless Steel Sinks, Cisterns; Thermo-plastic Based Flooring, Polyvinylchloride

Based Flooring, Plastic nosing and Skirting Sections, Plastic Handrail Sections, Plastic

Furnishing Materials, Linoleum, Wood Flooring; Paints, Water proofers, Timber

preservatives, Insecticidal Treatments, Fillers, and Wallpapers; and Metal Windows and

Louvres among others.

Building Research is a key component in the build environment across the globe. Various

countries have embraced the concept and through research, build environment has

continuously evolved with new innovations and solutions in construction both in

developed and developing economies that are cost effective, efficient and ensuring

environmental sustainability. Such best practices are demonstrated by India, the United

Kingdom, Israel, Tanzania, Norway and South Africa among others.

1.2 Experiences from other Countries.

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For instance, in India, the Central Building Research Institute was established in 1947 with

the core mandate of generating, cultivating and promoting building science and

technology in the service of the country and reported timely, appropriate and economical

solutions in the problems of materials, rural and urban houses, energy conservation and

efficiency in build environment.

In Tanzania, the National Housing and Building Research Agency was established in 1970

with the main mission of providing high quality services and products of appropriate

housing technologies and techniques that reduce construction cost through innovative

solutions to satisfy customer needs for improved shelter and hence quality of life. Other

countries that have embraced research in built environment are provided in Appendix 2.

The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 Articles 10 (2) (d) and 11 (2) (b), recognize the role of

science and indigenous technologies in the sustainable development of the Nation.

Research on construction materials is an integral part of the built environment

sustainability and a significant undertaking towards the realization of Article 43(1)(b)

which provides for access to adequate housing as a basic right for Kenyans.

Kenya Vision 2030 Blue Print proposes intensified application of science, technology and

innovation (STI) to raise productivity and efficiency levels across the three pillars. It

recognize the critical role played by research and development (R&D) in accelerating

economic development in all the newly industrialising countries of the World.

The Vision further recognize the role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in a

modern economy, in which new knowledge plays a central role in wealth creation,

social welfare and international competitiveness.

It is fundamental to note that the building sector is expected to support the realization of

Kenya Vision 2030 by enabling the production of building materials to meet the Country's

need, a situation that calls for all stakeholders to enhance building research services to fill

existing gap. Kenya Building Research Centre would contribute immensely to the growth,

development, and dissemination of applied research and innovation in construction and

built environment.

1.3 The Role of Building Research in Kenya's Development

1.3.1 The Kenya Constitution, 2010

1.4 Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Role of Innovation

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Table 1: KBRC as an enabler of Flagship Projects

FLAGSHIP FOCUS AREAS IMPACT OF KBRC

Realization of a well-housed

population living in an

environmental-secure urban

environment

Research findings to guide approaches to be adopted by

policy makers and implementers in relation to

sustainable neighbourhood planning, affordable

financing of urban basic needs and infrastructure as well

as affordable housing strategies.

Research and implementation of

building materials cost reduction

initiatives

Undertaking applied research on Industrialized and

Appropriate Building Technologies and Systems within

the built environment

Financing initiatives to bring

down cost of construction

Research on affordable and sustainable financing

models to meeting the built environment sector needs.

1.4.2 Urbanization Flagship Projects

The role of KBRC is to carry out research within the built environment so that the findings are used to advice on environmental solutions in construction and built environment. The key areas of research as enshrined in Vision 2030 include the following;

i. Financing initiatives to bring down cost of construction

ii. Appropriate building technology in the built environment

iii. Research and implementation of building materials cost reduction initiatives

iv. Realization of a well-housed population living in an environmental-secure urban environment.

Strategies to achieve the above issues include;

i. Working with other stakeholders in the on-going review of built environment policies, regulations and standards including the building code.

ii. Facilitating a comprehensive housing and urban development sector legal frameworks including reduction in the multiple approval procedures in property development.

iii. Coordination of green building agenda for Kenya in relation to climate change.

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1.5 Government Manifesto

1.6 Sustainable Development Goals

Table 2 : Sustainable Development Goals and Building Research

The Kenyan Government seeks to improve infrastructure across the country through the

use of quality, affordable and sustainable materials, processes and machinery. This justifies

having a centre of research to advice on the latest materials, innovations and technologies

that are environmentally sustainable to be used in this endeavour.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the global agenda aims to address the

challenges of urbanization, housing and human settlements as they envision cities and

human settlements that are inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Some of the SDGs

with significant contributions to building sector are summarised in table 2.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Contribution Remarks

GOAL 7 Ensure access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy.

To inform research on natural and green energy

which would lower the cost of energy in constructed infrastructures

GOAL 9 Building resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

To inform research on sustainable construction

materials and technologies

GOAL 11 Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

To be achieved through research on low cost and environmentally friendly building solutions (Green Buildings).

GOAL 12 Sustainable consumption and

production patterns of

construction materials

To be done through exhibitions and marketing

of well researched solutions across the country

and the region (Emerging Materials and

Technologies).

GOAL 13 Take urgent action to combating climate change

To conduct research on materials, technologies

and processes which will reduce green house

gas emissions and mitigate on adverse climate

change effects from the built environment.

GOAL 17 Strengthen the means of

implementation and revitalize

the global partnership for

sustainable development

To be achieved through research collaborations

and partnerships with academia, NGOs and

private sector stakeholders of the building

industry including professionals aimed at carrying out comprehensive research that is

geared towards environmentally sustainable

built environment.

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1.7 Need for Building Research in Kenya's Development

1.8 Collaboration with the Academia in Promoting Building Research in Kenya

Building research in Kenya is necessitated by the desire for;

i. Affordable materials;

ii. Faster construction technologies;

iii. Environmentally-friendly building materials and techniques;

iv. Affordable financing;

v. Sustainable neighbourhood planning approaches;

vi. Information dissemination; and

vii. Employment creation especially for the vulnerable groups like Women, Youths and

People Living with Disability among others;

The contribution of the building industry towards the economy is significant in most

Countries with Kenya being no exception regarding its contribution to the GDP which

stood at 8.2% in 2016 and employment of workforce. In addition, the industry produces,

maintains, and adapts fixed capital investment such as buildings, infrastructure which

other economic activities depend on.

The academia has been involved in building researches that relates to Appropriate Building

Materials and Technologies. For instance, the Ministry in conjunction with Housing and

Building Research Institute (HABRI) of the University of Nairobi in 1980s and 1990s

supported research in relation to adoption of Stabilized Soil Blocks (SSBs). At the time, the

Ministry was leveraging about Kenya Shillings Six Hundred Thousand (Kshs. 600,000)

annually to facilitate activities conducted by HABRI. Further research towards cost

reduction led to the introduction of Interlocking Blocking making machine by Makiga

Engineering Ltd in collaboration with Good Earth Trust organization (Uganda). Recently,

research development initiative has yielded an Interlocking Block Making Machines by

Sustainable Materials Research and Technology Centre (SMARTEC), JKUAT.

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1.9 Building Research and Global Development Agenda

1.9.1 Global Population Forecast by 2050

Fig. 1 Global Population Forecast by 2050

Source: Vincent Kitio, UN- Habitat (2017)

1.9.2 The New Urban Agenda (NUA)

1.9.3 Sustainable Development Goals;

Key Statistics with greater impacts on building research;

• In 1900, 10 % of the global population lived in cities;

• In 2007, 50% of people lived in cities;

• In 2050, 75% of the world population estimated at 9 billion people, will

be living in cities.

• Out of the over 3.5 billion people living today in cities, one billion live in

informal settlements with no proper shelter!

• By 2030, this figure is expected to triple.

Habitat III was adopted in Quito in October 2016 where Kenya is a signatory and launched

the Popular Version on 10th May 2017. The New Urban Agenda is a unique tool whose

combination with adequate building research will contribute to the achievement of

Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in particular SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 17

place emphasis on access to clean water and sanitation, sustainable energy use, innovative

processes, safe and resilient cities, consumption patterns, climate change mitigation and

adaptation, and global partnerships respectively.

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1.9.4 COP 21 (Paris Agreement) 2015;

1.10 Key Challenges Facing Building Industry

The Paris Agreement (COP 21) recognizes the crucial role buildings play in climate change

mitigation and adaptation processes. It calls for reporting on Intended Nationally

Determined Contributions (INDCs) on climate from the building sector.

i. Global trends and competitive forces on changing the nature of the building

product, service and industry organisation, work practices and relationships;

ii. Standardisation and prefabrication;

iii. Health and safety of the industry;

iv. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management;

v. Materials and advanced building techniques;

vi. Environmental sustainability

vii. Quality assurance

viii. Sustainable neighbourhood planning

Building Research is considered as a systematic investigation to establish new processes,

products, resource management methodologies to:

i. Successfully address the stakeholder needs and thereby to upgrade the quality

of the life of the whole society;

ii. Create employment

iii. Lowering the cost of construction

iv. Yield affordable financing models

v. Provide solutions to socio-cultural challenges of buildings

vi. Faster construction processes

vii. Optimal utilization of commercial interior spaces

viii. Mitigation to many negative effects of building e.g glare, ecological footprints etc

ix. Research to provide solutions in accommodating emerging transportation trends

such as helipads, light rail / trum systems, tunnel / tube systems, cable cars etc

x. Research to provide information on mitigating effects of earth

tremors/earthquakes on highrise buildings

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xi. Research to provide solutions on waste management challenges in the context of

rapid urbanization

xii. Research on non-destructive testing (NDT) methods

xiii. Health and Safety methods within the built environment

xiv. Research to provide solutions for disaster risk management in human settlements

including fire disaster rescue methods

xv. Research leads to universal accessibility in the built environment

xvi. Research provides solution to sustainable neighbourhood design

xvii.Research leads to energy and resource efficiency in buildings

xviii. Meet the resource, environmental and economic constraints;

xix. Improve the final product outcome and the efficiency and effectiveness of the

construction processes;

xx. Meet the government regulations and public policies;

xxi. Gain the competitive advantage

xxii.Research on demolition technologies and method

Figure 2: Workshop on KBRC Strategic Plan Development

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CHAPTER TWO:

Institutional Review

2.1 Vision

2.2 Mission

2.3 Core values

2.4 Objectives

A World Class Building Research and information Centre for Sustainable Built

Environment

Conduct research and disseminate research findings on building materials, cost,

processes, technology support and performance to achieve quality, affordability and

efficiency in building industry in Kenya, the region and globally.

The Centre shall uphold the following core values in undertaking its mandate:-

i. Patriotism

ii. Team spirit

iii. Customer Focus

iv. Integrity, Accountability and Transparency

v. Environmental sustainability

vi. Inclusiveness

vii. Professionalism

i. To carry out applied building research with the aim of achieving quality, cost

effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of building materials and

technologies in Kenya.

ii. To develop and implement legal, policy, institutional frameworks and quality

assurance guidelines to guide building research.

iii. To collaborate and partner with institutions that undertake building research

locally, regionally, and internationally.

iv. To establish a national, regional and field stations for collection,

documentation, classification and dissemination of available information on

building materials, processes and technologies

v. To promote building research at National and County levels

vi. To coordinate mainstreaming green building principles in building

construction projects

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2.5 Functions of KBRC

2.5.1 Research

2.5.2 Dissemination

2.5.3 Policy and Project development

2.5.4 Administration

2.6 Organization structure

2.6.1 Composition of the Divisions by Functions

The core mandate of the centre is to carry out applied building research with the aim of

achieving quality, cost effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of building materials and

technologies in Kenya

The centre is mandated to facilitate provision of information, documentation, referencing,

cataloguing, indexing and dissemination of all information pertaining building services

and construction materials and technologies.

The centre is expected to implement strategies for infrastructure development and

resource mobilization for self sustainability

Legal, finance and other administrative functions of the centre will be carried out in

strict adherence to existing regulations guiding the operation of public sector

institutions.

Currently the centre operates under an approved structure headed by the Director as per

the organogram appended. The centre has two main operational units, that is, Research

and Dissemination (see diagram 2)

However, given the mandate being undertaken by the centre, it is proposed that the centre

be upgraded into a research institute through an Act of Parliament with an enhanced

organizational structure headed by the Director General be established (See diagram 3).

i. Research

ii. Policy and Project Development

iii. Dissemination

iv. Administration

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Figure 4: Proposed Organogram

Director

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D/Director,

Research

Training

Principal Secretary

Cabinet Secretary

Director, Dissemination

Services

Director,

Research Services

Principal Building

Researcher

Senior Building

Research Officer

Building Research

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Chief Building

Researcher

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Project Development

Principal Building

Researcher

Chief Building

Researcher

Senior Building

Research Officer

Building Research

Officer

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Dissemination

Services

Senior Principal

Superintending

Designer

Principal

Superintending

Designer

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Superintending

Designer

Senior

Superintending

Designer

Designer II / I

Legal

Finance &

Accounts

ICT

Transport

Procurement

Public Relation

Planning,

Monitoring &

Evaluation

Library Services

Human Resource

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CHAPTER THREE:

SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

3.1 Introduction

3.2 PESTEL Analysis

Table 3 : PESTEL Analysis

This chapter presents an outline of the assessment of current situation at KBRC. The tools

applied in the analysis of the internal and external environment include the PESTEL and

SWOT. These tools have been expressly used to bring out the features and circumstances

under which the KBRC has been operating and its prospects.

PESTEL is an abbreviation for Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and

Legal (PESTEL) factors within the nation, region and beyond that have impact on the

institution operations and therefore may affect the implementation of its strategic plan.

The result of the PESTEL analysis informs the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and

threats (SWOT) analysis.

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Positive impact on KBRC Negative impact on KBRC

Political

Onset of

devolution

* Devolution has created the need for

affordable housing solutions

* Enhanced public awareness and

raised public expectation on better

service delivery

* Spread out resources and

opportunities across the country

hence spurred the construction sector

at the grass roots

* Provides opportunities for KBRC to

collaborate with county governments

research endeavours

* Created many centres of governance

which could make collaborative

research challenging

* Government

Manifesto

* Committed to lowering the cost of

construction by 50% thereby opening

opportunities for research to inform

the decision.

* Inadequate resources to conduct

required building research

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*

Political good

will

*

Government commitment to the

development of building and

infrastructure sector

*

Limited commitment to support

building research due to competing

priorities in meeting the needs of all

sectors of the economy

*

Organization

structure *

Good leadership *

Inadequate personnel to address

building research needs of the

Country

*

Current organization structure is not

sufficient to support the mandate

*

Lack of approved scheme of

services for the organization

Economic

*

Kenya Vision

2030

*

Sustained good performance of the

economy at over 5% growth rate

*

It recognizes the role of science,

technology and innovation (STI) in a

modern economy, in which new

knowledge plays a central role in

wealth-creation, social welfare and

international competitiveness

* Committed to a strong public service

transformation for efficient and

effective service delivery to the

citizenry and commitment on results.

* Regional and global partnership in

technology, research and innovation

* Public sector reform including results

based management, Programme

Based Budgeting, Performance

contracting and NIMES will result in

greater efficiency and effectiveness

*

Inadequate budgetary allocations

for undertaking planned building

research activities

Finance * Budgetary allocations by the

exchequer over time

Inadequate budgetary allocations

does not sustain high cost of

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*

Healthy competition and

collaboration amongst institutions

pursuing research to nurture

innovative ways of mobilizing funds.

*

Goodwill from international

development partners in funding of

research in the country

* Flourishing public and private sector

partnership (PPP) could avail

significant opportunities for growth

of local based solutions to local

problems through research and

innovations

undertaking building research

*

Uncompetitive Foreign Exchange

Rate may affect the capacity of the

organization to import products and

technology for research.

*

Inflation and bureaucratic

procurement processes

*

Inadequate infrastructure,

equipment and materials for

undertaking comprehensive

research

Social

*

Increased public participation

leading to public awareness on

government services, citizen rights,

inclusiveness and entitlement in

decision making.

* Inadequate information

dissemination channels relating to

building research.

Technological

*

Emerging technology such as

electronic media and increased

internet penetration provide ample

platforms for information access and

dissemination

* Growing demand for local solution to

local problems especially in

exploitation of local materials to

reduce construction cost present an

opportunity for research

* National, regional and international

cooperation for technology transfer

* Adoption of best practises,

* Inadequate resources to facilitate

capacity development in the area of

ICT to support building research

services at the centre.

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innovations and knowledge

management

* Great opportunity for leveraging on

ICTs in improving services in the

public sector and enhancing

economic performance

Environmental *

Green movement that also entails

green building technology enhances

overall environmental protection and

conservation and has an impact on

reducing energy costs.

*

Pollution –

affects the health of

people and often results in the loss of

biodiversity

*

Modern transport infrastructure and

energy efficient systems with

minimal pollution reduce costs of

operations and help in conserving the

environment.

*

Growing technical expertise that can

be tapped to further research

*

Inadequate funding in sustainable

building research to mitigate

adverse climate change effects from

the built environment.

Constitution and

legal

requirements

*

Article 33 of the constitution 2010

stipulates that every person has the

right to freedom of expression, which

includes

(a)

freedom to seek, receive or impart

information or ideas;

(b)freedom of artistic creativity; and

(c)

academic freedom and freedom of

scientific research

*

Article 21(2) gives state the mandate

to take legal, policy, and other

measures to ensure progressive

*

Absence of clear legal mandate and

framework to steer building

research, public engagement, and

information dissemination

*

Absence of legal and research

policy frameworks and institutional

mechanism to foster collaboration

with other relevant research

agencies and organizations.

realization of the rights provided for

in article 43

* The Science, Technology and

Innovation Act, 2013

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3.3 Industry Analysis

3.3.1 Overview of the Building Industry Research in Kenya

3.4 SWOT Analysis

Table 4 : SWOT Analysis

The building sector in Kenya made a significant contribution of 8.2% to the GDP in 2016

and employment of workforces. In addition, the industry produces, maintains, and adapts

fixed capital investment such as buildings, infrastructure which other economic activities

depend on. The sector is expected to sustain an exponential growth following the rolled

out of 59 flagship projects through Public Private Partnerships such as the development of

one million residential housing units, 10,000Km road network, SGR, Lamu Port and

expansion of major airports, wind, pipeline, housing, ICT etc.

Research and Development in the building materials and the construction industry is an

essential component of the built environment at the local and national levels in developing

and developed countries. Research on building materials and construction technologies is

still untapped in developing countries generally and Kenya in particular.

It is important to note that there has been lack of clear policy framework to guide building

research activities within the built environment. This calls for necessary research and

development activities to monitor and support the development of the building industry

in Kenya.

STRENGTH WEAKNESSES

i. Budgetary allocations by the exchequer.

ii.

Management commitment to achieving results and

attaining excellence;

iii.

Well-established offices

iv.

Multi-disciplinary, skilled staff that is dedicated to the

cause.

i. Low budgetary allocation from the

exchequer.

ii.

Low levels of staffing both in

numbers and competencies required

to spearhead research and

development initiatives.

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Regional integration.

x.

Current and emerging knowledge, technologies and

best practices.

xi.

Rapid expansion of ICT infrastructure in the country.

xii.

Devolution

xiii.

Goodwill from international development partners

in funding of research in the country.

v. Availability of a library services for capacity

development.

vi. Digital tools; Emerging technology such as social

media and increased mobile internet penetration

provide ample platforms for information

dissemination.

iii. Underdeveloped reading culture

that impedes knowledge sharing

and information-driven

transformation.

iv. Inadequate infrastructure to support

printing, publication and

dissemination of research findings.

v. Lack of an effective performance

management system.

vi. Non-synchronization of KBRC

operations with provisions of

theScience, Technology and

Innovation Act, 2013.

vii.

Lack of institutional mechanism to

steer public engagement and

information dissemination.

viii.

Inadequate infrastructure,

equipment and materials for

undertaking comprehensive

research.

OPPORTUNITIES THREATS

i.

Well- established institutional frameworks to support

and spearhead research in the country; Kenya

Education Network (KENET), National Council for

Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) and

National Research Fund (NRF)

ii.

The Science, Technology and Innovation Act, 2013

iii.

Political goodwill.

iv.

Government policies on research.

v.

Goodwill and support from parent ministry and

stakeholders.

vi.

Potential partnerships with other stakeholders.

vii.

Constitution 2010.

viii.

Vision 2030.

i.

Reliance on parent ministry for

allocation of research vote resulting

on merger resources due to

competing priorities.

ii.

Lack of clear legal provision and

framework to steer research, public

engagement, and information

dissemination.

iii.

Emerging government priorities

and emergencies leading to reduced

budgetary allocations

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3.5 Assessment of Past Performance

3.5.1 Achievements

3.5.2 Research Outputs

i. Establishment of a technical library

ii. Building of exhibition office

iii. Sensitization of school children and professional through a series of films

iv. Opening up of exhibition halls in the city centre

v. Establishment of an advisory committee to advice the centre (architects,

Engineers, building surveyors, professional organizations, chambers of

commerce

vi. Establishment of a library of samples of building materials with over 6000

building materials

vii. Establishment of a library of manufacturers trade catalogues

viii. Hosting an exhibition dubbed 'a decade of architecture' value of work shown

amounted to more than £15 million

ix. Over 250 manufacturers from 16 countries participated in the exhibition

x. Provided 8000 sq ft of display

xi. 6,120 visitors trooped to exhibition stands

xii. Collaboration with institutions of higher learning e.g University of Nairobi

xiii. Collaboration with other ministerial departments e.g Material Testing of the

Ministry of Roads, Electrical and Mechanical Department- researched together

on solar lighting and water heating in Machakos County. Tested flammability of

MDF boards- jointly done with Material Testing department.

The milestones of the centre included construction of an exhibition centre in industrial

area, funding from exchequer and conducted research on the following, but not limited to :

i. Use of organic fibres and seasoning of structural timber for Kenya building industry

iii. Report of availability of building materials and components and their use in Kenya

iv. Status report on mapping of traditional materials in the coast region

v. Material testing and research annual report

vi. Kenya low cost housing by-law study final report

vii. Research project on building materials for developing countries

viii. Analysis of usage of burnt clay blocks in Western Region

ix. Digitalization of strctural designs for ministry of works.

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3.5.3 Challenges

3.6 Stakeholder Analysis

Table 5 : Stakeholder Roles

i. Inadequate funding for building research

ii. Inadequate building research experts

iii. Low administrative status accorded to the Centre

iv. High turnover of staff due to future uncertainty and low activity at the centre.

v. Non-existent of modern research equipment

vi. Uncertain career progression (No approved scheme of service for the centre)

The analysis of the stakeholders helps to identify the institutions or section of the society

that directly or indirectly impacts on or is impacted by performance of the research centre.

The matrix captures the responsibilities, potential contributions and expectations of the

relevant institutions and other stakeholders.

Stakeholders Roles/responsibilities Expectations Potential contribution

to KBRC

Parent Ministry · Allocation of resources

and policy direction

· Oversee the operations

in the centre

· Provide necessary

infrastructure to enable

the centre execute its

mandates

· Approval of

memoranda/requests

· Avail requisite human

capital

· Accountability and

transparency in use of

resources

· High performance and

timely deliverable of set

targets.

· Highly skilled, multi-

disciplinary, staff with

experience and dedicated

to the cause.

· Collaboration with other

departments and other

Agencies in building

research

· Provision of

adequate financial

resources and

conducive working

environment;

· Provision of

infrastructure;

· Provision of good

working relationship

between various

government

agencies

County

Governments

· Provide support to

building research

activities within their

jurisdictions

· Dissemination of

research findings

· Provide infrastructure

for ease of access to

building research

information

· Create channels of

dissemination of building

research findings

· Provide linkage for

partnership with other

stakeholders within their

network

· Provision of building

research enabling

environment at the

county levels

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Private Sector (e.g.

Kenya Private

Sector Association-

KEPSA) and

Building Industry

* Resource mobilization

* Advocacy

* Increased competitiveness

in the building research

industry

*

Corporate social

responsibility

*

Involvement in the

planning process or

research with potential

impact on their operation;

*

Sustainable development

policies;

*

Structured engagement in

public participation

processes

* Partner in building

research and

dissemination of

research findings

*

Capacity building

*

Knowledge exchange

and best practice

documentation

NGOs, CBOs, FBOs,

CSOs, Communities

*

Partnership in

management of resources

*

Provide the good will

required in their working

environment

*

Customers of research

findings

*

Community sensitization

and mobilization

*

Resource mobilization

*

Advocacy

*

Networking

*

Local knowledge

*

Resource ownership

*

Cultural values

*

Linkages

*

Capacity building

*

Information

dissemination

*

Lobbying

*

Partnership in

research and

development projects

*

Goodwill

*

Abundant labour

Academia and

other Research

Institutions

*

Partnership and

collaborations in building

research

*

Provide initial capacity

building and research

skills

*

Technical support

in

Capacity building

*


through research contracts

*

Dissemination of research

findings

*

Linkages

*

Capacity building

*

Information

dissemination

*

Partnership in

research and

development projects

*

Goodwill

Media

*

Information dissemination

*

Access to information

by

stakeholders.

*

Communication and

dissemination of

building research

information

Development

Partners including

UN Agencies and

other Governments

*

Capacity building and

resource mobilization

*

Provide international

linkages and networking

channels

*


through proposal

development targeting

Green Climate Fund, Global

Environment Fund

*

Capacity building

*

Collaboration and

partnerships in joint

project development

and implementation

*

Signing of MoUs and

Partnership

Agreements on

project

implementation

*

Finance,

*

Technical

advice/expertise

* Capacity development

* Strategic Initiatives

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CHAPTER FOUR: STRATEGIC DIRECTION

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Strategic Issues

Kenya Building Research Centre (KBRC) is mandated to undertake and facilitate building

research and dissemination of research findings and information on construction

materials, cost, machinery, sustainability, processes, performance and emerging

technologies.

i. To carry out building research with the aim of achieving quality, cost

effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability of building materials and


ii. To develop and implement legal, policy, institutional frameworks and quality

assurance guidelines to guide building research.

iii. To collaborate and partner with institutions that undertakes building research

locally, regionally, and internationally.

iv. To establish a national, regional and field stations for collection, documentation,

classification and dissemination of available information on building materials,

processes and technologies

v. To promote building research at National and County levels

vi. To coordinate mainstreaming green building principles in building

construction projects

vii. Information management and dissemination

.

4.3 KEY RESULT AREAS (KRAs)

Table 6: Key Result Areas

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KEY RESULT AREAS STRATEGIC ISSUES •

STRATEGIES

To carry out building

research on

Sustainable Building

Construction Materials

To carry out building

research with the aim of

achieving quality, cost

effectiveness, efficiency

and sustainability of

building materials and


•

Consultancy Services on Mapping, Truthing,

Verification, Validation, publishing & Gazettement

of Construction/ Building Materials in Kenya

•

Revamping of in-house research

To carry out research

on support technology

in development of


processes

To undertake research

on support technology

in the development of


processes particularly

on emerging

technologies, equipment

and testing

•

Documentation of best practices, training and field

dissemination

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Capacity Building

and Enhanced

Investments in

Building Sector

through

Partnerships and

Bilateral

Engagements

To collaborate and

partner with institutions

that undertakes building

research locally,

regionally, and

internationally.

•

Development of bilateral agreements to enhance

research and development in construction sector;

•

Participation in Bilateral Discussions, Expos,

Seminars & Exhibitions;

•

Skills and Knowledge Exchange programmes; and

•

Documentation and dissemination of best

practices.

Establishment of E-

Library Services and

Resource Centre on

Building

Construction

Materials and

Technologies

To establish a national,

regional

and

field

stations for collection,

documentation,

classification and

dissemination of

available information on

building materials,

processes and

technologies.

•

Provision, development and maintenance of

Database Infrastructure on building products,

manufacturers and E-Library

•

Registration with Kenya Education Network-

KENET

•

Registration with Kenya Library & Services

Consortium

•

Consultancy Services on Design, Development,

Installation, Testing, Training, Commissioning and

Maintenance of Building Construction Materials

Database

•

Establishment of an interactive website

•

Provision for peer review teams (internal and

external)

•

Initiating Young Professional Programme and

creating a database for research assistants.

•

Conducting sensitization on Non-Destructive

Testing (NDT) of Materials.

Enhanced building

research countrywide To conduct capacity

building and technical

assistance in building

research to counties

• Carrying out joint research with County

Governments on building materials, technologies

and processes at the regional and field station

building resource centres

Information

management and

dissemination

To enhance information

management and

dissemination through

development of data

bases, library services,

research outputs and

performance

measurements

•

Development of database and

dissemination

strategies.

To develop legal

frameworks and

guidelines on building

research, intellectual

property rights and

patenting

To develop and

implement legal, policy,

institutional frameworks

and quality assurance

guidelines to guide

building research.

•

Development of Building Research Bill

to facilitate

Autonomy of KBRC

•

Develop building research policy

•

Development of Green Building policy, regulations

and Guidelines;

•

Development of a technical standards and

specification manual for Green buildings;

•

Development of a Financial mechanism framework

guide on Green buildings;

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4.4 Information Management and Disemmination

The Design and Technical Services Division is mandated to facilitate and develop research

dissemination strategies for wider usage of research findings. This will be executed

through graphic, product and interior design services. Graphic design unit shall design

books, magazines, brochures, fliers, TV Adverts, documentaries that will document and

promote research findings. The product design unit shall design prototypes, models of

building, structures and 3-D impressions of building accessories. The interior design unit

shall show-case optimum utilization of interior spaces, design of furniture, colour schemes

of buildings, lighting, office upholstery, partitions, and ceiling among others. The sections

will also be involved in research in the building industry for instance interior design

researchers shall carry out research on all aspects of interior s for buildings.

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•

Coordination of

Green Building

Agenda for Kenya

To coordinate

mainstreaming green

building principles in

building construction

projects

• Facilitate integration of green building rating

systems in built environment policies and

regulatory frameworks;

•

Establishment of National Steering

Committee(NSC) on Green Buildings;

•

Pilot Project on Energy Efficiency Audit on public

and private projects;

•

Development of a Financial mechanism framework

guide on Green buildings;

•

Establish the Annual Sustainable

Building

Conference and award schemes;

•

Document and report on Intended National

Determined Contributions from the built

environment;

•

Undertake collaborative research on green

building aspects with the relevant institutions

including MDAs, Counties, academia, research

institutions, UN-Habitat, UNDP, and UNEP among

others;

•

Facilitate integration of energy efficiency,

renewable energy and sustainable building

principles in the policy and regulatory frameworks

that govern the building sector;

•

Capacity building for internal staff on

mainstreaming energy efficiency and renewable

energy application in housing and urban

development processes

•

Conducting energy assessments and audits in

buildings

•

Create adequate budget lines to support the

integration of sustainable / green building aspects

within the built environment through budgetary

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CHAPTER FIVE: RESOURCE FLOWS, ACCOUNTABILITY AND RISK ANALYSIS

5.1 Projected resource requirement

Table 7 : Resource flow

Resource requirements to fully implement strategic objectives and strategies outlined in the

implementation matrix are indicated in the table below.

Strategic Objectives

Budget (Kshs. in Millions)

Total

(Kshs.

Millions)

Yr 1 Yr 2 Yr 3 Yr 4 Yr5

To carry out applied building research with the aim of

achieving quality, cost effectiveness, efficiency and

sustainability of building materials and technologies in

Kenya

1020 55 240 265 245 215

To develop and implement legal, policy, institutional

frameworks and quality assurance guidelines to guide

building research

305 34 81 97 52 41

To establish a national, regional and field stations for

collection, documentation, classification and

dissemination of available information on building

materials, processes and technologies

1080 92 330 330 170 158

To collaborate and partner with all institutions that

undertake building research locally, regionally, and

internationally.

222 30 39 57 46 50

To promote building research at National and County

levels

421 44 95 118 86 78

To coordinate mainstreaming green building principles

in building construction projects

200 10 30 50 50 60

Total 3248

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5.2 Resource Mobilization Strategies

5.2.1 Government Funding

5.2.3 Development Partners (Donor's)

The resources to implement planned activities are set to be mobilized through various

strategies which include the annual budgetary allocation (Government funding), private

sector and development partners.

KBRC will continue engaging with the National Treasury and other Government agencies

including the National Research Fund for funding of the planned activities.

5.2.2 Private Sector Contributions

Engagement with the private sector will provide synergies towards realization of planned

activities. This will particularly target the academia, research institutions and other key

industry players.

Key development partners have been involved in promoting sustainable development

initiatives that relates to the construction sector in Kenya. Such groups include UNEP, UN-

HABITAT, UNDP, USAID and the World Bank among others. KBRC will forge a close working

relationship with these organizations and bilateral partners through various frameworks of

engagement. KBRC will come up with innovative mechanisms in balancing the financial

sustainability through resource mobilization to sustain research in built environment.

Some of the resource mobilization strategies include the following;

*National level. This will entail KBRC making itself relevant in the sector and approaching

international donors based in Kenya. (DFID; Norway embassy; UNICEF (educations and

health centres; Germany, Italy etc.); NFC;

*International level: By submitting grant proposals and lobbying for fund from Green

Climate Fund; Global Environment Facility (GEF); Shelter Afrique,

*Internal generation of income: This can be done through coming up with promotional

activities like National award on building and construction material where institutions

pay a fee to participate, and use of contract Research.

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5.3 Accountability

5.4 Risk Analysis

Table 8 : Risks and Mitigation Measures

To successfully implement this strategic plan, all parties will be required to offer total

commitment. The Cabinet Secretary will provide leadership and guidance on policy

directions while the Principal Secretary will coordinate the implementation process and

provide additional support to the Directorate and stakeholders towards timely realization

of the strategic objectives.

The policy guidance and implementation team will keep vigil on a number of risks to be

met at various stages of the strategic plan implementation. Such risks may include but not

limited to: programme activities, misconceptions and non-integration of M&E in the

implementation cycle. Other common risks to be taken into consideration include

environmental risks, political risks, organizational risks, operational risks, financial risks and

technological risks among others.

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Risk Issue Mitigation

Political risk •

Delay in the establishment of

KBRC as an autonomous

institution

•

Devolution: The County

Government being autonomous

may also be carrying out their

own research in the built

environment and hence involving

them in our research activities

may be resisted

•

Lobbying to political goodwill

•

Finalization of KBRC Bill to give

the institution a legal status of

existence as an autonomous

entity.

•

KBRC through their regional

resource centres to partner with

the county government in

carrying out joint research.

Uncertainty •

Fear of unclear establishment

structures and career growth by

current staff

•

Participation of all current

employees at formative stages

of the institutions

• Providing for all current serving

personnel for

automatic

absorption in the new outfit

• Finalization and approval of an

all inclusive scheme of service

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M & E • Lack of integrating M & E

framework into the strategic plan

development and

implementation

• Develop and incorporate an M

& E framework into the

strategic plan

•

Form an M & E Committee

comprising of Senior

management to regularly

review the strategic plan

implementation progress

Financial risk •

Insufficient budgetary allocation

from the Ex-Chequer and delays

in releasing the allocated funds

•

Conflicting urgent emergencies

that leads to re-allocation of

budgets leading to delays / or

lack of funds

•

High cost of doing business

•

In the long run the centre

should be self sustaining.

Constant follow-up for the

release of funds from the

treasury

•

Strict adherence to fiscal

allocations

•

Carry out building research with

a view to mitigate on the high

cost of doing business.

Social risk •

Resistance by the locals. Local

people may not be willing to

have their property sampled for

research activities

•

Organise forums with local

administration and other

stakeholders to sensitize the

locals and allow their

participation in the research

Technological

Risks

•

Innovative technologies/solutions

may not easily be accepted by

•

Establish demonstration units

•

Government to take a lead in

the market in the built

environment

using the innovative

technologies to demonstrate

their usage to attract others

into adopting them

•

Introduction of subsidies and

tax rebates to achieve

affordability against the

conventional building materials

Operational

risks

• High employee turn-over may

affect the delivery of KBRC

mandate

• Delayed enactment of the

proposed laws may affect

implementation policies

• Develop an attractive scheme

of service to attract and retain

professionals in research

• Fast tracking enactment of laws

and policies

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KBRC

CHAPTER SIX: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Objectives of Monitoring and Evaluation

6.3 Monitoring and Evaluation Framework

This chapter covers the framework for monitoring and evaluating the implementation

of the strategic plan and the key result areas.

In order for KBRC to achieve the objectives that it has set, it is of imperative significance

that the various strategies are implemented. Successful implementation of the plan

requires sourcing and deploying the requisite resources and putting in place an adequate

monitoring and evaluation framework among others.

Implementation of the Strategic Plan will be in line with government planning and fiscal

cycle and in line with performance contracting cycle and guidelines. The Centre will

develop Annual Operating Plans (AOPs) derived from the implementation matrix of the

Strategic Plan. The AOPs activities will be incorporated in the annual performance targets

for KBRC and cascaded to other Units/sections within KBRC. Various Units/Sectional

heads within KBRC will be required to prepare quarterly reports on implementation of

AOPs together with the performance contract reports which will be collated by the

Monitoring and Evaluation Unit to inform implementation status and policy issues within

KBRC.

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arc

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no

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stain

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ts

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ct

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bu

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n

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pro

du

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en

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ova

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VIS

ION

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d

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pe

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tech

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tech

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ng

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o p

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.;

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in

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ate

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on

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no

mic

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arc

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n

ho

usi

ng

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hu

man

sett

lem

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ts

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pro

vid

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con

sult

an

cy

serv

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on

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ati

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in

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1988, a

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d

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KE

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all

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us n

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reg

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f C

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arc

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stit

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as

follo

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nn

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un

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gin

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ng

; Dis

ast

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on

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arc

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carr

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in f

ive d

ep

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ts:

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tru

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gin

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ng

dep

art

men

t act

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Th

e b

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mate

rials

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d t

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log

y

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con

stru

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man

ag

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s

dep

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ph

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bu

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geo

tech

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arc

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ate

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d

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wn

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lso

off

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t 'd

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pp

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tech

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log

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an

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d r

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incl

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qu

alit

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ng

bu

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gs

KE

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A

VIS

ION

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wa

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a g

lob

all

y c

om

pe

titi

ve

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d

pr

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us n

at

ion

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nfr

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n

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dep

en

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revi

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fro

m a

n

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an

desi

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pers

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off

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exp

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may

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req

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nd

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on

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eve

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su

stain

ab

le

part

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th

rou

gh

reg

ula

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liais

on

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ther

stake

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lders

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pro

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on

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tech

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log

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du

stri

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in c

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t fa

cilit

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e T

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log

y

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sfer

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it a

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as

an

in

terf

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the a

ccu

mu

late

d

kno

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dg

e a

nd

exp

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ise o

f N

BR

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rese

arc

h a

nd

tech

nic

al

staff

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well

as

vari

ou

s

test

ing

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d r

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arc

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lab

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es

an

d

measu

rem

en

t sy

stem

s

an

d t

he p

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need

s to

so

lve s

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pra

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rob

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s,

wh

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RI

cap

ab

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es

may

be

exp

loit

ed

.

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e T

ech

no

log

y

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sfer

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it s

erv

es

as

the c

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ng

arm

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th

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need

s, a

s id

en

tifi

ed

by

go

vern

men

t, in

du

stry

an

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te o

ffic

es

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d

NB

RI ca

pab

iliti

es

an

d

kno

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dg

e t

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e

pro

ble

ms,

to

ad

van

ce

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e N

HB

C F

ou

nd

ati

on

is

a p

art

ners

hip

betw

een

NH

BC

an

d t

he B

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rust

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aci

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searc

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nd

deve

lop

men

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nd

tech

no

log

y an

d

kno

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th

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meb

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stry

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in

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nd

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gin

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care

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th

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follo

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g s

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rese

arc

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n

ap

pro

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bu

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tech

no

log

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an

d

tech

niq

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d

tow

ard

s lo

weri

ng

con

stru

ctio

n

cost

s.;

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mm

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the e

xist

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rese

arc

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lts

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incl

ud

e

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ova

tive

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; Off

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desi

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, co

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an

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up

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part

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w

cost

co

nst

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.;

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nd

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mic

su

rveys

an

d r

ese

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n

ho

usi

ng

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d

hu

man

sett

lem

en

t

•

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ibit

ion

s,

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nfe

ren

ces,

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treach

pro

gra

mm

es

KE

NY

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VIS

ION

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wa

rds

a g

lob

all

y c

om

pe

titi

ve

an

d

pr

os

pe

ro

us n

at

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y o

f T

ran

spo

rt, I

nfr

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, Ho

usi

ng

& U

rba

n D

evel

op

men

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ate

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n 2

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22

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s &

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pla

y.

tech

no

log

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an

d t

o

en

han

ce t

he

con

stru

ctio

n q

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issu

es.

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vid

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carp

en

try

serv

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tin

g

of

space

,

eq

uip

men

t an

d

inst

rum

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Gilfillan House, Nairobi

Official opening of Strategic Plan Workshop by Arch. Aidah Munano, CBS, Principal Secretary, State Department for Housing and Urban Development

Major Global Issues in Built Environment Sustainability

The Director,

Kenya Building Research Centre (KBRC)

P.O. Box 62176 - 00200,

Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2723101

Email: [email protected]

Website:www.transport.go.ke

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