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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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
LATEST POSTS
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…
KEMRI Delivers on Ebola Preparedness Pledge with Critical IPC Supplies
There were smiles, gratitude, and renewed confidence as Busia County received a significant consignment of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) supplies from the Institute…
KEMRI Scientists Recognised in Global Faces of Innovation Campaign for Advancing the Fight Against Malaria
Three scientists from KEMRI have received international recognition after being featured in the Faces of Innovation campaign by Malaria No More UK…
KEMRI Joins National Drive to Restore Kenya’s Forests as Kaptagat Conservation Programme Marks a Decade of Impact
KEMRI joined national and county leaders, conservation partners and local communities in celebrating a decade of environmental restoration during the 10th Kaptagat Forest Tree Growing Event held at Kaptarkok Primary School in Elgeyo Marakwet County…
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