Dr. Eliud K. Kireger, OGW (Director General, KALRO)
	Dr. Eliud Kiplimo Kireger is the Director General/CEO of KALRO. Prior to this appointment, he served as the Managing Director/CEO of the Tea Research Foundation of Kenya.Dr Kireger attained his PhD in Plant Eco-physiology from the University of Wales, (UK), MSc in Genetics and Tree breeding from University of Toronto (Canada) and a BSc in Forestry from Moi University (Kenya). He has trained in Conflict Management and Resolution, Strategic Leadership, Company Directorship and Change Management among others. He was an Appointed Member of the board of management of Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) where he chaired the Audit committee. [more…]
Dr. Joseph Mureithi (Deputy Director General [Livestock]), KALRO
	He holds a Doctorate degree in Forage Agronomy from Reading University, UK; a Master of Science degree in Grassland Science from the same university and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Nairobi. Prior of this, he served as the Deputy Director in-charge of the Research and Technology Department. Dr. Mureithi has held professional positions in local and international bodies and has received reputable awards from the Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA) and the American Society of Agronomy (ASA).
Dr. Felister Wambugha Makini (Deputy Director General [Crops]), KALRO
	Dr. Felister Makini holds a BSc in Botany and Chemistry from the University of Nairobi, Kenya and a MSc in Plant Pathology from Georgia State University, USA.  She also has a PhD in Plant Pathology from the University of Greenwich, UK and has done several short courses in various fields. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Deputy Director in charge of the Department of Outreach and Partnerships, a new department in the former Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI). She was responsible for promoting the dissemination and adoption of KARI technologies, products and services.  She was also responsible for promoting the establishment and strengthening of strategic partnerships along the research development to utilization continuum as well as along the agricultural product value chains (APVC), an approach adopted by then.  Recently together with others she published an operational field guide to innovation platforms as the lead author.

INSTITUTE DIRECTORS

No	Research Institute	County	Location	Institute Director
1	Agricultural Mechanization Research Institute	Machakos	Katumani	Dr. Noah Wawire
2	Apiculture	Baringo	Marigat	Dr. Remy Tuey
3	Arid and Range Lands	Makueni	Kiboko	Dr. Simon Kuria (Deputy Institute Director)
4	Beef	Garissa	Garissa	Mr. Isako Tura
5	Biotechnology	Kiambu	Muguga	Dr. Raymond Mdachi
6	Coffee	Kiambu	Ruiru	Dr. Elijah Gichuru
7	Dairy	Nakuru	Naivasha	Dr. Evans D. Ilatsia
8	Food Crops	Trans-Nzoia	Kitale	Dr. Joyce Malinga
9	Genetic Resources	Kiambu	Muguga	Dr. Desterio Ondieki Nyamongo
10	Horticulture Crops	Muranga	Kandara	Dr. Charles Waturu Nderito
11	Industrial Crops	Kilifi	Mtwapa	Dr. Theresia Munga
12	Non-Ruminant	Kakamega	Kakamega	Dr. David Miano Mwangi
13	Sheep and Goat	Marsabit	Marsabit	Dr. David  Changwony
14	Sugar	Kisumu	Kibos	Dr. Chrispine Omondi
15	Tea	Kericho	Kericho	Dr. Samson Kamunya
16	Veterinary	Kiambu	Muguga	Dr. Monicah Maichomo