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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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 KEMRI ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC AND HEALTH CONFERENCE (KASH)
KASH was launched in 2011 with the mission to: mainstream the scientific and health agenda of KEMRI by Dissemination, sharing and digesting various scientific outputs and other allied products including networking and strengthening Partnerships and collaborations with view to Improving on 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…
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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
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Africa Joins Global Effort to Monitor Emerging Pathogens via Genomics
Africa Joins Global Effort to Monitor Emerging Pathogens via Genomics
KEMRI Launches EAVeS Project to Tackle Malaria Mosquito Resistance Using Genomic Surveillance.
KEMRI and partners convened the initiation meeting of the EAVeS initiative from 3rd to 5th June 2025.
CSR Initiative Reaffirms KEMRI as a True Champion Of Community Health
CSR Initiative Reaffirms KEMRI as a True Champion Of Community Health
KEMRI Commences ISO 9001:2015 recertification Audit
KEMRI Commences ISO 9001:2015 recertification Audit.
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