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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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 17TH KEMRI ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC AND HEALTH CONFERENCE (KASH)
THEME:
Translating Research Evidence to Impact; Scaling Health Innovations for Economic Growth
CONFERENCE DATES:
9th – 12th February 2027
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
LATEST POSTS
A Win for KEMRI as Two Collaboration Areas Emerge from Korean Biotech Firm CEO’s Visit
The Institute is poised to benefit significantly from potential research and innovation partnerships with South Korea-based biotechnology firm PCL Inc….
KEMRI SERU Stakeholders Push for Faster Research Approvals, Digital Transformation and Stronger Ethics Oversight
KEMRI, through SERU, held a three-day stakeholder engagement workshop to strengthen research ethics oversight…
East Africa urged to turn malaria genomic data into action
East African countries need to strengthen regional collaboration, invest in genomic surveillance …
EAC Malaria Meeting Calls for Urgent Action To Keep 2030 Elimination Goal Within Reach
East African countries must move beyond sharing research findings and translate scientific evidence into coordinated action if the region is to achieve malaria elimination …
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