Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE

27/03/2026

Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a memorable lunch gala at Ole Sereni under the theme “Give to Gain”. The event was graced by KIPRE's Director General, Dr. Peter Mwethera, alongside Directors Dr. Mercy Akinyi and Dr. Danson Mwangi.

The ladies were inspired by insightful talks on effective financial management and smart investment strategies, as well as the vital role of nutrition in supporting women’s overall health and wellbeing, highlighting the power of investing in oneself and others as a pathway to growth and empowerment.

24/03/2026

Last week, the Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE held a Workplan Development Workshop in Nakuru, bringing together staff from various divisions to collectively outline priorities and strategic activities for the upcoming Financial Year 2026/2027.
The session was officially opened by the Director General Dr. Gichuhi Mwethera. Also in attendance were Ms. Terry Waitiri (Planning), Mr. Solomon Nyamwaro (Finance) and Mr. Peter Kanyari (Audit) from the Ministry of Health – State Department for Health and Professional Standards, as well as Mr. Robert Ngei, Director of Planning at the Public Service Performance Management Unit. The team provided guidance and actively supported the workplan development process, helping ensure alignment with government priorities and performance standards.
The workshop provided a platform for reflection, alignment and forward planning, ensuring that institutional goals are clearly defined and effectively integrated across all divisions. Through interactive sessions and team engagements, participants reviewed past performance, identified key focus areas and developed actionable plans aimed at fulfilling our core mandate.

13/03/2026

03/03/2026

Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE joined the global community in commemorating by planting 3,000 indigenous and medicinal tree seedlings at Oloolua Forest to restore primate habitats and strengthen ecosystem resilience. This initiative underscores KIPRE’s steadfast commitment to environmental sustainability and aligns with Kenya’s national conservation and afforestation agenda under the Presidential Tree Growing Initiative.
Through an insightful presentation, Dr Peter Fundi reflected on the history and significance of World Wildlife Day, emphasizing the vital role of conservation in safeguarding biodiversity and securing livelihoods. His call to action encouraged stakeholders to integrate science, policy, and community engagement; conserve medicinal plant diversity; protect livelihoods; and translate awareness into measurable ecological impact.
We were honored by the presence of the Senior Chief from Nkaimurunya Ward and the Deputy principal, Kenya Medical Training College Karen Campus, whose participation highlighted the value of collaborative partnerships in advancing sustainable conservation efforts.

02/03/2026

On 2nd March 2026, the Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) signed its FY2025/2026 Performance Contract, reasserting its dedication to strengthened governance, enhanced institutional performance and impactful contribution to national development priorities.

The Performance Contract was signed by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Health Hon. Aden Duale, KIPRE Board Chairperson, Prof. Josephat Mulimba and Board Member Prof. Johnson Kangethe.

The Signing was witnessed by the Director General Dr Peter Mwethera, alongside Principal Secretarys Mary Muthoni, Dr. Ouma Oluga, Ahmed Abdisalan Ibrahim and other State Corporation Board Chairs and Chief Executive Officers in the Ministry of Health.

Through this commitment, KIPRE continues to advance excellence in research, accountability and service to the nation.

19/02/2026

12/02/2026

11/02/2026

International Day for Women and Girls in Science

21/01/2026

Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE is hosting a 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐀𝐒𝐀) 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, convening national, regional and international partners to advance sustainable public health responses to snakebite envenoming in Africa.
The forum focuses on 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, with partners sharing experiences of what is working across different countries. Discussions are covering 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 (prevention, treatment and recovery), 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 and 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 (𝐍𝐓𝐃) 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬. Cross-country learning and regional collaboration are being emphasized as key drivers of impact.
Partners in attendance include 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 (The Ministry of Health, Kenya Snakebite Research & Intervention Centre), World Health Organisation, END FUND, 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 (Rwanda Biomedical Centre, University of Global Health Equity), 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences), 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚 (C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences and Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research - KCCR), 𝐄𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢 (Eswatini Antivenom Foundation), 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐢 (Nyanja Health Research Institute, Partners In Health Malawi/Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo and Policy Unit Malawi) South Africa (Department of Chemistry-University of Pretoria) and UK (Centre for Snakebite Research and Intervention, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine - LSTM).
The meeting was officially opened by the Director General KIPRE, who conveyed a message from the Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards reaffirming Kenya’s leadership in championing an 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐍𝐓𝐃 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟎.