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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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 17TH KEMRI ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC AND HEALTH CONFERENCE (KASH)
THEME:
Translating Research Evidence to Impact; Scaling Health Innovations for Economic Growth
CONFERENCE DATES:
9th – 12th February 2027
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
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INFECTIOUS & PARASITIC DISEASES
IPDRP focuses on the following sub-disciplines: Virology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Helminthology, Neglected Tropical Diseases and Zoonotic diseases…
NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
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KEMRI, Kagoshima University Explore New Areas for Research and Training Collaboration
KEMRI is exploring potential areas of collaboration with Kagoshima University in research, training and innovation…
KEMRI-RAFIKI Holds A Workshop to Advance Drug Discovery and Development in Africa
In an effort to advance drug discovery and development in Africa, the KEMRI-RAFIKI Project, held a four-day comprehensive workshop…
KEMRI and Partners Launch Handbook to Strengthen Suicide Prevention
In times of distress, the first person one seeks help from is not necessarily a doctor or counsellor but maybe a pastor, imam, priest, or other religious figure…
KEMRI Shines & Clinches Top Awards at 2026 Mombasa Show
The Institute has reaffirmed its position as a leading health research and innovation institution after emerging top…
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