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KARI Molo Research Centre

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KARI Molo Research Centre
PO Box 100, Molo
Tel (0363) 21030/1


The Molo Research Centre was established in 1944. It is in Nakuru District, Rift Valley Province, at an altitude of 2550 m. The mean rainfall is 2019 mm. The soil types, according to FAO/UNESCO classification are Nitoplanohumic Andosols.

The centre's mandate is for pyrethrum research. This includes development of pyrethrum cultivars/varieties with high flower yields and high pyrethrum content acceptable to growers; development of appropriate improved agronomic/production packages and cropping systems, and development of suitable pest/disease control strategies, including Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Technologies available at KARI-Molo for faming communities and other stakeholders are as follows:-

Technologies available at KARI-Molo for faming communities and other stakeholders are as follows:-


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