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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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 KEMRI ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC AND HEALTH CONFERENCE (KASH)
Information on the 17th KASH Conference coming soon!
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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DAILY NEWS
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Running for Science and Better Health: KEMRI’s Inaugural Community Cross Country Run Sets the Pace for Health Research
The inaugural KEMRI Community Cross Country Run 2026 concluded…
KEMRI Joins Initiative to Strengthen Africa’s Next Generation of Malaria Research Leaders
KEMRI has officially joined the inaugural Excell Malaria Programme, a new collaboration with the AREF)aimed at strengthening malaria research capacity and developing the next generation of African scientific leaders…
KEMRI and AREF Explore Expanded Collaboration to Strengthen Research Capacity in Africa
KEMRI hosted a delegation from the AREF to explore opportunities for strengthening research capacity building and expanding collaboration…
KEMRI Takes Centre Stage as ACT-CHIK Project Kicks Off to Advance Chikungunya Vaccine Research in Africa
KEMRI has strengthened its position as a leader in health research and innovation following the successful launch of the Accelerating Clinical Trials for CHIKungunya Vaccine in Africa (ACT-CHIK) project..
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