WHO WE ARE

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in human health in Kenya. Currently, KEMRI operates under Legal Notice No. 35 of March 2021.

KEMRI has grown from its humble beginning over 40 years ago to become a regional leader in human health research. The Institute currently ranks as one of the leading Centres of excellence in health research both in Africa as well as globally. Our mission is to improve human health and quality of life through research, capacity building, innovation and service delivery.

THE 16th KEMRI ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC AND HEALTH CONFERENCE (KASH)

Registration for the 16th KASH Conference is now open

Theme:

The Future of Health: Scientific Research, Innovations, Technologies and Manufacturing for a resilient UHC

OUR SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMES

BIOTECHNOLOGY

Projects areas include: Vaccine Development, Diagnostics, Genetic Engineering, Bioin-formatics…

PUBLIC HEALTH & HEALTH SYSTEMS

Projects areas include: epidemiology, behavioural and social sciences, nutrition, environmental/ occupational health, oral …

SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE ADOLESCENT & CHILD HEALTH

Projects areas include: maternal health, child health, adolescent health, STI’s, Gender Based Violence (GBV), infertility, sexual…

NATURAL PRODUCTS & DRUG DEVELOPMENT

We craft unique digital experiences. With more than 7 years of expertise we design and code clean…

INFECTIOUS & PARASITIC DISEASES

IPDRP focuses on the following sub-disciplines: Virology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Helminthology, Neglected Tropical Diseases and Zoonotic diseases…

NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

We craft unique digital experiences. With more than 7 years of expertise we design and code clean

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LATEST POSTS

KEMRI Inspires Future Scientists at Lenana High School Open Day

By Lisper Mokaya The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), through the KEMRI Graduate School Engagement Programme, participated in the Lenana Boys High School Open Day on […]

KEMRI and Nairobi County Sign Landmark MoU to Transform Urban Health Research and Disease Surveillance

KEMRI and the Nairobi City County Government signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 28th January, 2026….

KEMRI Commits to Tackle Heavy Metal AMR

By Gideon Kirui Following the stakeholder engagement meeting and launch of the the heavy metal and antimicrobial resistance exposure through waste in Kenya (AMELIORATE) project on […]

Stakeholders in The TIBA Study Convene for a Dissemination Workshop

Stakeholders involved in the TIBA Study convened for a day long dissemination workshop aimed at translating research into action…..

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