Kenya Medical Research Institute

Kenya Medical Research Institute Established in 1979, KEMRI is the national body mandated to carry out Human Health Research in Kenya
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The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya, Currently, KEMRI operates under Legal Notice 35 of March 2021. Since it's inception, KEMRI has developed a critical mass of scientists and technical personnel, to enable it mount a competitive research infrastructure to rank as a leading centre of excellence in health research both in Africa as well as globally.

πŸ“’ The countdown is on for the 16th KEMRI Annual Health and Scientific Conference ( )! is a premier platform bringing to...
06/01/2026

πŸ“’ The countdown is on for the 16th KEMRI Annual Health and Scientific Conference ( )!

is a premier platform bringing together leading scientists, innovators, policymakers, and health professionals from across the region and beyond.

Register today to be part of the conversation as we tackle today’s most pressing and forward-looking health challenges under the theme:
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉: π‘Ίπ’„π’Šπ’†π’π’•π’Šπ’‡π’Šπ’„ 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉, π‘°π’π’π’π’—π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’π’”, π‘»π’†π’„π’‰π’π’π’π’π’ˆπ’Šπ’†π’” 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π‘΄π’‚π’π’–π’‡π’‚π’„π’•π’–π’“π’Šπ’π’ˆ 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 π‘Ήπ’†π’”π’Šπ’π’Šπ’†π’π’• π‘Όπ’π’Šπ’—π’†π’“π’”π’‚π’ 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 π‘ͺπ’π’—π’†π’“π’‚π’ˆπ’† (𝑼𝑯π‘ͺ).

πŸ“… 10-13th February, 2026
πŸ”— https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7qUM11KmKjO4nzLbOJfRIRQIiDb1Wf_SorRSfdO5V12sv7Q/viewform

We are excited to announce a major public-health and climate-adaptation breakthrough by scientists from the KEMRI led by...
05/01/2026

We are excited to announce a major public-health and climate-adaptation breakthrough by scientists from the KEMRI led by Bernard Abong’o. The study demonstrated that simple, low-cost housing modifications can significantly cool homes and prevent malaria-carrying mosquitoes from entering, offering a scalable solution for millions of households across malaria-endemic Africa.

The findings, published today, Monday, 5th, January 2026 in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine, show that electricity-free housing improvements reduced indoor heat by up to 3.3Β°C and cut malaria mosquito populations by as much as 77 percent in rural western Kenya, where communities face the dual burden of rising temperatures and persistent malaria transmission.

πŸ”—Get the full story:https://www.kemri.go.ke/kemri-scientists-demonstrate-breakthrough-in-low-cost-housing-solutions-for-heat-relief-and-malaria-prevention/
or
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-02504104-9

Wishing you a Happy and sustained health for a productive 2026.
31/12/2025

Wishing you a Happy and sustained health for a productive 2026.

As we celebrate Christmas, we extend warm wishes to all Kenyans and our partners.This festive season, we encourage every...
24/12/2025

As we celebrate Christmas, we extend warm wishes to all Kenyans and our partners.

This festive season, we encourage everyone to prioritise health and wellbeing by embracing safe, preventive practices and caring for one another. At KEMRI we remain committed to advancing research that improves lives and strengthens health systems.

We wish you and your loved ones a joyful, safe, and healthy Christmas and sustained health in the New Year.

Merry Christmas from all of us at KEMRI.

The KEMRI Board of Directors, led by Dr. Abdullahi Ali, together with Management, paid a courtesy call on the Member of ...
18/12/2025

The KEMRI Board of Directors, led by Dr. Abdullahi Ali, together with Management, paid a courtesy call on the Member of Parliament for Seme Constituency, Hon. (Dr.) James Nyikal, who also chairs the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health. The engagement explored key areas of collaboration, including the proposed establishment of the KEMRI Paediatric Clinical Research Hospital in Kombewa, aimed at serving both the local and regional communities.

KEMRI Board of Directors and Management, led by Chair Dr. Abdullahi Ali and Director General Prof. Elijah Songok, paid a...
16/12/2025

KEMRI Board of Directors and Management, led by Chair Dr. Abdullahi Ali and Director General Prof. Elijah Songok, paid a courtesy call on the Kericho County Governor, represented by County Secretary Mr. Richard Tonui, to discuss avenues for stregthening collaboration, long-term institutional development, future expansion, and shared priorities.

Congratulations to our Director General, Prof. Elijah Songok, MBS, on being conferred the Moran of the Order of the Burn...
12/12/2025

Congratulations to our Director General, Prof. Elijah Songok, MBS, on being conferred the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS) by H.E. the President of Kenya, Dr. William S. Ruto.

This distinguished honour affirms his exemplary leadership, commitment to advancing health research, and steadfast service to the nation.

KEMRI proudly celebrates this well-deserved recognition.

Today, we join the nation in celebrating Kenya’s journey of independence, resilience, and progress. As KEMRI, we reaffir...
12/12/2025

Today, we join the nation in celebrating Kenya’s journey of independence, resilience, and progress. As KEMRI, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing the health and well-being of every Kenyan through cutting-edge research, innovation, and partnerships that strengthen our healthcare system.

May this Jamhuri Day inspire us to keep building a healthier, stronger, and more prosperous nation for all.

Happy

The KEMRI Graduate School, through the KEMRI–JKUAT collaboration, proudly joined JKUAT for the 45th JKUAT and 13th PAUST...
05/12/2025

The KEMRI Graduate School, through the KEMRI–JKUAT collaboration, proudly joined JKUAT for the 45th JKUAT and 13th PAUSTI graduation ceremonyβ€”a momentous and vibrant event celebrating the outstanding achievements of the graduates.

With strong representation from KEMRI, led by the Ag. Director of Research Capacity Building, Dr. Martin Bundi, the event showcased the power of partnership in strengthening research, innovation, and advanced training across the region.

Through collaborations like these, we continue to build a strong pipeline of scientists, researchers, and leaders who will shape Africa’s health and development landscape.
Congratulations to all the graduates for their dedication and resilience. We celebrate your success and look forward to the impact you will make in your respective fields.

The Director of Research & Development, Dr. Erick Muok, has successfully concluded a familiarization tour of KEMRI stati...
05/12/2025

The Director of Research & Development, Dr. Erick Muok, has successfully concluded a familiarization tour of KEMRI stations in the Coastal region, undertaken as part of an institutional fact-finding mission to strengthen research operations and enhance alignment across the Institute.

Throughout the visit, Dr. Muok met with station leadership and scientific teams, reviewed ongoing research activities, assessed infrastructure and capacity needs, and explored opportunities to deepen collaboration across programmes.

This mission provided valuable insights into regional priorities, challenges, and emerging areas of research, further reinforcing KEMRI’s commitment to advancing health research and improving service delivery for communities across Kenya.

As part of our CSR commitment to healthier communities, KEMRI is proud to join the 3-day Kapkugo Festival at Kapsokwony ...
04/12/2025

As part of our CSR commitment to healthier communities, KEMRI is proud to join the 3-day Kapkugo Festival at Kapsokwony Boys High School (4–6 Dec 2025), celebrating innovation, culture & community spirit!

Visit our medical truck for FREE health services: β€’ Cervical & prostate cancer screening
β€’ Hepatitis B
β€’ Malaria
β€’ Diabetes
β€’ Hypertension

Karibuni!

01/12/2025

As we commemorate Day under the theme β€œLeave No One Behind,” we reflect on the progress made and the critical work that still lies ahead in the fight against HIV.

KEMRI's Prof. Matilu Mwau highlights the need for sustained investment in science, stronger community partnerships, and ensuring that every Kenyan can access accurate information, testing, prevention tools and treatment. His message reinforces the Institute’s commitment to advancing evidence-based solutions that protect lives and promote equitable access to care.

As we honour those affected, we reaffirm our dedication to research that drives impact, strengthens health systems, and moves the country closer to an HIV-free future.

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The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, as the national body responsible for carrying out medical health research in Kenya. Since it's inception, KEMRI has developed a critical mass of scientists and technical personnel, to enable it mount a competitive research infrastructure to rank as a leading center of excellence in health research both in Africa as well as globally.

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To be a leading centre of excellence in research for human health

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