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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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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Parliamentary Health Committee Backs Increased Investment in KEMRI to Advance Research and Vaccine Development
KEMRI hosted a high-profile 11-member delegation from the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health, led by its Chairperson, Hon. Dr. James Nyikal….
Stakeholders Launch EndVL Afrika Project to Accelerate Elimination of Visceral Leishmaniasis in East Africa
Stakeholders in the fight against visceral leishmaniasis (VL) convened at KEMRI to launch the EndVL Afrika Project…
KEMRI Hosts International Investigators for the Advancement of WASH-B Serology Study
KEMRI hosted investigators of the WASH-B Serology Study from 14th to 17th July 2026 for a four-day scientific meeting and technical training…
Progress in Food Fortification Highlighted as Experts Call for Stronger Action Across Eastern and Southern Africa
Eastern, Central and Southern Africa have made significant progress in combating micronutrient deficiencies through large-scale food fortification…
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