Background

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) was established in 1979 under the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of that year to represent the national body responsible for carrying out health science research in Kenya.

Prior to the establishment of KEMRI, health research in Kenya was conducted under the auspices of the East African Medical Research Council which had been established in 1957 to serve the countries of the East African Community.

Vision

"To be a leading centre of excellence in the promotion of quality health "

Mission

"To improve on the quality of health and human life through research"

For information about KEMRI please visit www.kemri.org