… Duale, in a statement, says Kenya has also enhanced laboratory preparedness and diagnostic capacity through designated testing facilities at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). …
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Kenya Medical Research Institute — research institution awarded university charter in May 2026, advancing work in malaria, Ebola surveillance, cancer diagnosis, and malnutrition screening.
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… KUTRRH also collaborated with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Mount Kenya University and the National Cancer Institute of Kenya. …
Kenyan researcher wins Sh446m award for advancing oesophageal cancer diagnosis… Kenya has also boosted laboratory preparedness through designated testing facilities at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), alongside efforts to map ambulance capacity in high-risk counties in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross Society.“The situation in the DRC remain …
Govt steps up Ebola surveillance, Duale… ance is being conducted through the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, while cross-border coordination has been strengthened with WHO, Africa CDC, Uganda, DRC and the East African Community.Laboratory diagnostic capacity has been enhanced through the Kenya Medical Research Institute …
Duale: No Ebola in Kenya as DRC outbreak kills 88, reaches Uganda… Speaking during the Regional Parliamentary Seminar on Climate Action and Methane Reduction in Nairobi, public health researcher Willah Nabukwangwa of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) said household air pollution was causing devastating but often overlooked health cons …
Household Air Pollution Claims 27,000 Lives Annually as Lawmakers Push for Clean Cooking Revolution… 4, 2026 04:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto speaks after awarding charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute …
Investment in technology, education reforms key for prosperity - President Ruto… He was speaking at State House Nairobi on Thursday after awarding charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). …
Science and innovation Kenya’s only path to global competitiveness: RutoNAIROBI, Kenya May 14 – President William Ruto has officially awarded university charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), elevating the two institutions to full university status in a move aimed a …
President Ruto Strengthens Science and Research Sector by Granting KAIST and KEMRI University Status- April 2026
KEMRI promotes new tool to expand malnutrition screening and guide community action. [File, Standard] The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is pushing for wider malnutrition screening and adoption of data at the community level for policy interventions, using a newly devel …
KEMRI pushes for malnutrition screening using new tool, data-driven action… In Kenya, the Kenya Medical Research Institute is leading efforts to integrate traditional and herbal medicine into mainstream healthcare, including developing six herbal products targeting cancer. …
Ruto calls for Africa-led health transformation
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Kenya heightens Ebola surveillance after WHO declares DRC outbreak emergency
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Kenya's Ministry of Health has stepped up national surveillance and response measures following the World Health Organisation's declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a public health emergency of international concern. The number of suspected cases in DRC and Uganda has risen to 600, with 139 suspected deaths, and Kenya remains free of the virus but faces concern over regional links through transport and cross-border movement.
Why it matters
Ebola emergency declaration and Kenya's heightened surveillance directly affect public health security with regional outbreak spreading.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Yesterday
Kenya heightens Ebola surveillance after WHO declares DRC outbreak emergency
Kenya's Ministry of Health has stepped up national surveillance and response measures following the World Health Organisation's declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a public health emergency of international concern. The number of suspected cases in DRC and Uganda has risen to 600, with 139 suspected deaths, and Kenya remains free of the virus but faces concern over regional links through transport and cross-border movement.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan researcher wins Sh446m award for cancer diagnosis advancement
Prof George Njoroge at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital received the Greater Manchester Cancer Award 2026 alongside a UK team for advancing early detection of oesophageal cancer through a model combining community engagement, rapid pathology services, and genomic capacity.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya intensifies Ebola surveillance after DRC outbreak declaration
Kenya has scaled up disease surveillance and emergency preparedness nationwide following a WHO declaration of Ebola as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where suspected cases and deaths have risen. The Health Cabinet Secretary confirmed Kenya remains Ebola-free but said the country has heightened screening at all points of entry, with at least 34,500 travellers screened as of May 18, 2026.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya reports no Ebola cases as DRC, Uganda battle outbreak
Health CS Aden Duale said Kenya has not recorded any Ebola cases linked to the Bundibugyo strain outbreak in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the government has activated enhanced surveillance and preparedness measures across the country given regional connectivity. The outbreak has killed at least 88 people across DRC and Uganda, with the WHO and Africa CDC declaring it a public health emergency.
20 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 16 May
Household air pollution kills 27,000 Kenyans yearly, lawmakers urge action
Health researchers and energy experts warned at a regional climate forum in Nairobi that household air pollution from firewood, charcoal, and biomass fuels kills an estimated 27,000 people annually in Kenya, with deaths largely linked to respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses. Lawmakers called for urgent investments in clean cooking technologies across Africa, where nearly one billion people still rely on polluting fuels for daily cooking.
16 May 2026 · Capital News →
Thursday 14 May
President Ruto: tech investment and education reform drive national prosperity
President William Ruto has said deliberate investment in science, technology and innovation is necessary for the country's prosperity and global competitiveness, and that continued education reforms and expansion of research and technology institutions are part of the government's strategy for national transformation. He made the remarks at State House after awarding charters to KAIST and KEMRI universities.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruto awards charters to KAIST and KEMRI research institutions
President William Ruto said deliberate investment in science, technology and innovation is the only path to Kenya's prosperity and global competitiveness. He awarded charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), elevating them to specialised degree-awarding status as part of the government's strategy for national transformation.
14 May 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto grants KAIST and KEMRI university status
President William Ruto has awarded university charters to the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), elevating them to full university status to strengthen Kenya's higher education and research capacity.
14 May 2026 · Capital News →
Wednesday 29 April
KEMRI promotes new malnutrition screening tool for communities
The Kenya Medical Research Institute is pushing for wider malnutrition screening and adoption of data at community level for policy interventions, using a newly developed tool.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
Monday 27 April
Ruto urges Africa-led health transformation, reduced foreign aid reliance
President William Ruto has called for a fundamental overhaul of Africa's health systems, urging the continent to transition from reliance on foreign aid to becoming a driver of global health solutions. Speaking at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 in Nairobi, he noted that Africa bears more than 25 percent of the global disease burden but accounts for less than 3 percent of global health expenditure and produces less than 2 percent of the medicines and vaccines it consumes.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →