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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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
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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
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KEMRI Hosts Biovax Leadership to Realign Priorities in National Vaccine Development
In a continued commitment to advancing Kenya’s vaccine development capacity, the Institute welcomed a high-level delegation…
Dissemination Meeting Showcases Evidence to Combat Childhood Gastrointestinal Infections in Eastern & Southern Africa
The KEMRI-NIHR team on Gastrointestinal Infections, held a dissemination meeting on 25th November 2025….
KEMRI Leadership in a Strategic Retreat to Set 2026 Agenda
The Institute wrapped up a week-long high-level strategic retreat aimed at reviewing institutional progress…
KEMRI Hosts Launchpad Workshop for Ambitious AI-Driven Plan To Improve School Meal Programme
In line with its mandate to inform health policies, the Institute convened key stakeholders on 26th November 2025 for a high-level launchpad workshop…
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