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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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)
Abstract Submission 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…
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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
We craft unique digital experiences. With more than 7 years of expertise we design and code clean
DAILY NEWS
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KEMRI Hosts 2nd Annual Regional Conference on Transport Corridors and Health
The CS Health, Hon. Aden Duale, has called for strategic investments in health systems along Africa’s major transport corridors…
KGS Graduands Conferred at 45th JKUAT Graduation Ceremony
The KEMRI Graduate School celebrated a significant academic milestone as 22 of its postgraduate students were conferred …
Institute’s R&D Director Concludes Fact Finding Coastal Region Tour
With a firm handshake at every stop and a keen eye on the future of science, KEMRI’s Acting Director of Research and Development, Dr. Erick Muok….
KEMRI Hosts Africa CDC’s First ISO 20387:2018 Auditor Training Mock Audit, Advancing Biobank Accreditation Efforts
Inside KEMRI’s Biobank, the future of African biomedical research is being safeguarded….
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