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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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)
Registration 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
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
Yes! We Can End TB!
Every year on March 24 the world observes World TB Day, remembering that, globally tuberculosis still claims more than 1.25 million lives annually …
KEMRI Takes Lead in Africa’s Fight Against Tuberculosis with Promising New Drug Research
As the World attention turned to Tuberculosis this week, KEMRI emerged at the forefront of Africa’s scientific response…
KEMRI to Lead Integration of Herbal Medicine into Kenya’s Health System
The Institute has entered into a strategic partnership with the Elgeyo Marakwet County government….
KEMRI Hosts Joint Command and Staff College Delegation to Explore Health and National Security Collaboration
BY GLADYS MATHENGE A high-level delegation from the Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) visited the Institute’s headquarters on 12th March 2026 to explore strategic collaborations […]
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