We are committed to excellence and highest standards of professionalism. We are committed to improving the quality of human health through research, capacity building, innovation and service delivery that is consistently meets and exceeds the needs and expectations of our customers. Quality Policy Statement The motto of the Institute is "In Search of Better Health" We rank as one of the leading Centres of excellence in health research both in Africa as well as globally. Our vision is to be a leading Centre of Excellence in Research for Human Health
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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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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.

14th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference
(KASH)

14th-16th February, 2024

Theme:

Harnessing Biomedical
Research Innovations and Big Data for Health System Resilience, Local Manufacturing and Commercialization

KASH is the KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference launched in 2010 with the mission to mainstream KEMRI’s scientific and health agenda by dissemination, sharing and digesting scientific outputs and other allied products including networking and strengthening partnerships and collaborations to Improve health and quality of life.

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…

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

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KEMRI has for the third time in a row emerged as the best organization in two of the most coveted categories, ‘Best stand in Research and […]

Success at the KEMRI 2nd Health and Climate Conference

The much-awaited 2nd Health and Climate Change conference took place in Diani, Kwale county at a crucial time when the effects of climate change are becoming […]

KEMRI-BioVax Put Pen-to-Paper on Vaccine Production in Kenya

KEMRI and Kenya BioVax Institute (KBI) signed an MoU that hopes to pave way to new scales and opportunities in vaccine manufacturing, supply security and capacity […]

Collaborators and partners

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