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Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established in Kenya in 1979 through the Science and Technology (Repealed) Act, Cap 250 of the Laws of Kenya operated under the Science Technology and Innovation Act, 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out research in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.
Cochrane Africa Indaba 2025
14th – 15th May, 2025
Theme:
“Advancing evidence synthesis for health decision-making in Africa: Promoting health equity and access“
The Indaba will be a two-day in person event featuring a mix of plenary sessions, interactive workshops, panel discussions, poster presentations and networking events.
Bursary applications now open!
Submit your application by 12 March 2025
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
LATEST POSTS
KEMRI Signs its 2024/25 Performance Contract.
KEMRI formally signed its performance targets for the 2024/25 financial year, affirming its commitment to delivering on…
KEMRI Strengthens Research Ties with French Institutions in High-Level Visit.
KEMRI hosted a high-level delegation from Université Côte d’Azur and the Institut de Recherché pour le Développement (IRD) on Wednesday, 9th, April 2025, aimed at expanding […]
Religious Leaders Receive Specialized Training in Suicide Prevention, Awareness and Response.
Suicide prevention efforts gained significant momentum when the Institute, in collaboration with…
KEMRI Marks World Parkinson’s Day with a message of Hope and Advocacy.
KEMRI was at the forefront of this year’s World Parkinson’s Day commemorations held on…..
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