We are committed to excellence and highest standards of professionalism. View Documentary Celebrating Over 40 Years of Research Excellence In Africa The motto of the Institute is "In Search of Better Health" 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 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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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.

15th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference
(KASH)

11th-14th February, 2025

Theme:

Research Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Health Systems; A Community-driven Agenda

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

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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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LATEST POSTS

Poliovirus Research & Surveillance Boost with WHO Accreditation of the KEMRI Polio Lab.

The KEMRI Polio Lab has received a new WHO accreditation…

Collaborative Efforts to Combat Schistosomiasis At Joint Meeting.

A pivotal JCC meeting recently convened to advance the…

KEMRI’s Strong Showing at the 21st Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.

On a crisp morning in Nairobi, thousands of runners gathered with excitement for…

Workshop on Collaborative Efforts to Combat TB and Respiratory.

The ITARA research project has held its kick-off project in Nairobi…

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