The importance of information in development has beenrnaccepted internationally. The present study examines thernways of providing scientific, technological andrnmanagerial information, development in Kenya.rnnecessary for industrial The document reviews the industrialization processrnin Kenya from the early part of this century and morernparticularly during the post-independence period. In thisrncontext, consideration has been given to: the structuralrnadjustments programmers and policies adopted by therngovernment, and the role of small scale industries inrnnational economy. The institutions that supportrnindustrialization is also discussed.rnProblems that hamper industrialization, such as,rntechnology transfer methods and modalities adopted; lackrnof industrial information , support systems; lack ofrnappropriate policies; manpower, managerial and financialrnresources; inefficient co-ordination mechanism; and therncomplex patenting procedures, are reviewed.rnTechnology transfer to developing countries withrnemphasis on Kenya, is discussed and the impediments tornthe process are mentioned. The deficiency of informationrnsupport services in Kenya for efficient and effectiverntransfer of technology to small enterprises in particularrnis pointed out.rnThe information needs of industries are discussedrnwith due consideration of information for management,rnmarket information and financial information. ExistingrnInformation systems specifically to promoternindustrialization in Kenya include the Kenya ScientificrnInformation, Documentation and Communication Centrern(KENSIOOC), Kenya Industrial Research and DevelopmentrnInstitute (KIRDI) library, Investment Promotion Centrern(IPC) Information Centre, and the Ministry of Commercernand Industry library. Their activities are brieflyrnreviewed.rnThe results of the study shows that the co-operationrnbetween the institutions responsible for the promotion ofrnindustrial development in Kenya is weak; and theirrnlinkages with the industries are also weak. Therninformation systems set up to provide industrialrninformation are not providing appropriate informationrnservices, such as, the current awareness servicesrn(including selective dissemination of information),rninformation analysis and consolidation, database servicesrnand translation services.rnThe Kenya Scientific Information, Documentation andrnCommunication Centre (KENSIDOC) is seen to have a majorrnrole in the provision of scientific and technological andrnrelated information to the small enterprises and otherrnorganizations concerned with industrialization in therncountry. The study examines through systems analysis thernfeatures and factors of the Centre that needrnstrengthening and enhancement to enable it perform itsrnfunctions efficiently and effectively, and appropriaternrecommendations are made. A prototype database consistingrnof profiles of institutions, experts, research projects,rninformation Systems and bibliographic records, andrnanother database of relevant national regulations (mainlyrnindustrial laws and regulations) has been created. Thernprototype database can be adapted by KENSIDOC and otherrninformation systems that provide information tornentrepreneurs, researchers, government executives, etc.rnThe thesis concludes with recommendations to assist inrnthe promotion of industrial development in Kenya