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By Lisper Mokaya KEMRI is exploring potential areas of collaboration with Kagoshima University in research, training and innovation, following discussions with the university's President, Prof. Akio Ido, who visited the Institute. Prof. Ido, accompanied b

By Gladys Mathenge In an effort to advance drug discovery and development in Africa, the KEMRI-RAFIKI (Research Alliance to Foster Infectious Disease research, Knowledge sharing and Innovation) Project, held a four-day comprehensive workshop from 8th to 1

By Stella Njung'e In times of distress, the first person one seeks help from is not necessarily a doctor or counsellor but maybe a pastor, imam, priest, or other religious figure, someone usually close to people's hearts and their community. Recognising t

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By Gladys Mathenge The Institute has reaffirmed its position as a leading health research and innovation institution after emerging top in the "Research and Development category" at the 2026 Mombasa International Trade Fair and Exhibition held at the Mkom

By Lisper Mokaya and Teresa Bange How can the homes we live in be made cooler, healthier and more climate-resilient? This was the question at the centre of a stakeholder engagement meeting convened by the HOMES Study team on August 31st, 2026, bringing to

By Stella Njung'e After a three-year hiatus, members of the Pan-African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA) convened in Nairobi with a warning: the mosquito is changing, and the continent's fight against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases must cha

By Nicole Cherop Traditional medicine remains deeply woven into the lives of millions of Africans, drawing on generations of indigenous knowledge, cultural practices and locally available resources. As interest in its potential contribution to modern heal

By Stella Njung'e The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) joined researchers, policymakers, partners and other health sector stakeholders at the inaugural Kenya Health Summit held from 18-19 August 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre