Use of plastics components in Kenya, as building materials has been researched in developed countries.

This study will explore possibilities of inventing high use building components out of plastic to be used in none load constructions and finishes, e.g. Panels, doors, door frames, windows, window boards, fascia boards, eaves, curtain boxes, storage devices, floor skirting, cornices, architraves, quadrants, roofing tiles and many other decorative components are targeted for exploration.

The research targets a joint venture between KBRC, universities and manufacturing industries.

The objective of this project was to develop a catalogue of locally available building materials and technologies in Kenya.

To achieve this exercise, the country was zoned into eight regions. The first phase was undertaken in the Coast Region (Taita Taveta, Mombasa, Kwale, Tana River, Kilifi and Lamu counties) and is now 95% complete.

The research will be replicated in the other counties as well.