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Kenya Medical Research Institute

Also known as: KEMRI

Kenya Medical Research Institute — research institution working on women's health challenges and vaccine manufacturing, receiving Japanese and UK funding support.

2026-04-272026-08-19
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  1. July 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … A representative from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) reported that they delivered full protective gear to support sample collection and testing procedures. …

    Government has enhanced screening at Malaba border post in response to Ebola outbreak in DRC

  3. Citizen Digital

    … A representative from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) reported that they delivered full protective gear to support sample collection and testing procedures. …

    Government has enhanced screening at Malaba border post in response to Ebola outbreak in DRC

  4. Citizen Digital

    … Oluga welcomed Japan's commitment, saying the funding will be channelled through the State Department for Medical Services and the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) to strengthen the country's vaccine research and manufacturing capacity. …

    Japan commits Ksh.3B to support Kenya's local vaccine manufacturing
  5. June 2026

  6. Citizen Digital

    Chepso, Lagat crowned champions at inaugural KEMRI Cross Country Championships By Citizen Sports June 28, 2026 06:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Mercy Chepso and Kenneth Lagat were cro …

    Chepso, Lagat crowned champions at inaugural KEMRI Cross Country Championships

  7. The Standard

    … ss in handling the disease, in critical areas, including isolation infrastructure, laboratory diagnostic capacity, a well-trained health workforce, surveillance systems, and emergency response logistics.Prof Matilu Mwau, a senior researcher at the Kenya Medical Research Institute …

    Kenya's health system put to test amid Ebola preparedness

  8. The Standard

    … when samples were sent to South Africa or the United Kingdom due to limited testing capacity, today we can get results within six to eight hours,” she said.She added, “Kenya’s laboratory capacity is now very strong, particularly at the National Public Health Laboratory and KEMRI …

    Kenya has no Ebola cases, Government says amid heightened surveillance

  9. Citizen Digital

    … Such programs comprise Ksh.19.1 billion for the Primary Healthcare Fund to finance front-line services, Ksh.6.4 billion for the vaccines programs and Ksh.45.3 billion for Referral Hospitals Ksh.3.1 billion will be used to support research at the Kenya Medical Research Institute w …

    Education, security, health: Winners in the 2026/27 budget

  10. Capital News

    … To strengthen medical supply chains, the government has allocated Sh20.9 billion to the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), while the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is set to receive Sh3.1 billion to support health research and innovation. …

    Government Allocates Sh177.2 Billion to Health Sector in Push for Universal Health Coverage

  11. Citizen Digital

    … Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga went even further, telling the public that Kenya has "the highest isolation capacity" on the continent, and that KEMRI is "the fourth most prepared laboratory in the entire world." KEMRI itself backed that position, with officials c …

    Ebola: Ready or just greedy? Politicians say Kenya is ready, doctors warn we are not

  12. The Standard

    … #BudgetDay2026 pic.twitter.com/uaNSYvTwOA — KTN News (@KTNNewsKE) June 11, 2026 The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has been allocated Sh20.9 billion to improve the supply and distribution of essential medicines and health commodities.The Kenya Medical Research Institute …

    Big win as Health sector secures Sh177 billion allocation

Saturday 15 August

  1. KEMRI addresses women's health challenges across Africa

    In May 2026, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) achieved significant developments in tackling women's health challenges in Africa.

    15 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. CS Ogamba urges Kenya-UK focus on healthcare education and skills development

    Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called for Kenya and the UK to prioritize education, research and skills development in their healthcare partnership, emphasizing that well-trained healthcare professionals are essential for universal health coverage. The Kenya-UK Health Alliance, launched in 2021, has attracted over £116 million in research and training investments and enabled more than 280 Kenyan nurses to qualify.

    29 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Ogamba urges education focus in Kenya-UK health partnership

    Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has called for education, research and skills development to be the cornerstone of the Kenya-UK health partnership, arguing that universal health coverage depends on a highly skilled healthcare workforce. Since its 2021 establishment, the Kenya-UK Health Alliance has attracted more than £116 million in research and capacity-building investments and trained over 280 Kenyan nurses to international standards.

    29 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Health experts warn hepatitis B remains silent epidemic in Kenya

    Scientists and health experts say hepatitis B has remained a silent epidemic in Kenya because many people living with it remain undiagnosed, citing stigma, inadequate diagnostic capacity, low public awareness and chronic underfunding as barriers. Hepatitis B and C are the biggest public health concern because they are transmitted similarly to HIV, including from mother to child, through unprotected sex and exposure to infected blood.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Ruto vows peaceful 2027 elections, promises to tackle goon attacks

    President William Ruto assured Kenya of peaceful elections in 2027, saying his administration will deal firmly with goonism. He linked increased goon attacks at political events to leniency shown during 2024 Gen Z protests, stating that protesters "have now graduated to goons."

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Mark Too's family resolves decade-long succession dispute

    A 10-year succession dispute over the estate of late former Nominated MP Mark Too has been settled by court-approved agreement at the High Court in Eldoret. The settlement recognizes his daughter Chepkoech Too as a beneficiary and awards her 200 acres of agricultural land in Uasin Gishu County and Sh15 million in compensation.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Senator questions three-year delay in appointing KEMRI director general

    Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has questioned KEMRI's prolonged delay in appointing a substantive Director General, noting the institution has operated under acting leadership since 2022. He has formally sought a response from the Senate Committee on Health, arguing that stable leadership is essential for an institution charged with safeguarding public health and advancing medical research.

    18 July 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 12 July

  1. DCI investigation into disputed HIV report withdrawn

    A criminal investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations into media reports disputing a man's HIV diagnosis has been withdrawn after the complainant chose forgiveness over legal action. The complaint, filed after publications in February 2026 questioned the man's HIV treatment history and claims of testing negative following a religious gathering, prompted a DCI probe into his medical records and the accuracy of the reporting.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 11 July

  1. American doctor contracts Ebola; Kenya quarantine plan scrutinised

    An American physician contracted Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo and has been evacuated to the United States, reigniting debate in Kenya over a controversial government plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki. The U.S. has announced a Sh1.9 billion investment to strengthen Kenya's disease surveillance, laboratory testing, and border screening capabilities.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 9 July

  1. US funds Kenya Ebola readiness with Sh1.9 billion across 22 counties

    Kenya will receive Sh1.9 billion from the United States to strengthen readiness against Ebola Virus Disease in 22 high-risk counties through new laboratories, trained personnel, and emergency response centres. The funding covers disease surveillance, laboratory systems, healthcare worker training, emergency response coordination, risk communication, and screening at points of entry.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Kenya enhances screening at Malaba border post for Ebola

    Health authorities at the Malaba border post have intensified screening protocols following an Ebola virus outbreak declaration in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The border screens and clears between 1,500 to 2,000 people daily, with one suspected case recorded since screening began.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya enhances screening at Malaba border after DRC Ebola outbreak

    Health authorities at the Malaba border post have intensified screening protocols following an Ebola outbreak declaration in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The border typically screens between 1,500 to 2,000 people daily, comprising approximately 800 international travellers and 700 locals, with one suspected case recorded so far.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Japan commits KSh3 billion to Kenya's vaccine manufacturing

    Japan has committed KSh3 billion to support Kenya's local vaccine manufacturing programme, with the funding to be channelled through the State Department for Medical Services and KEMRI to strengthen research infrastructure and skills development.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

  1. Chepso and Lagat win inaugural KEMRI Cross Country Championships

    Mercy Chepso and Kenneth Lagat were crowned champions at the inaugural KEMRI Cross Country Championships held at Eldoret Sports Club on Sunday, with Chepso winning the senior women's 10-kilometre race in 34:47.6 and Lagat claiming the senior men's race in 29:49.2. Organisers pledged to make the event an annual fixture aimed at promoting sports science, athlete health, and community engagement.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 27 June

  1. Kenya's health system capacity tested by Ebola preparedness plans

    An Ebola quarantine facility planned at Laikipia Air Base has prompted health experts to assess Kenya's readiness to handle such outbreaks, with gaps identified in isolation infrastructure, laboratory capacity, workforce training, surveillance, and emergency logistics. Experts say the country has human resources expertise but requires better financing, research partnerships, technological integration, and responsive leadership, with some challenges requiring cultural and attitudinal shifts beyond technical solutions.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Kenya confirms no Ebola cases as surveillance intensifies

    Kenya has recorded no confirmed Ebola cases despite heightened surveillance, according to the Public Health Principal Secretary. The government has tested about 90 samples, all negative, and intensified screening at major entry points including JKIA and six gazetted border crossings.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Treasury announces 4.8 trillion shilling budget priorities

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi presented Kenya's 4.8 trillion shilling national budget for 2026/27, with the largest allocation—784.5 billion shillings—going to education, alongside significant funding for security, health, agricultural transformation, and infrastructure to support the government's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Government allocates Sh177.2 billion to health sector for universal coverage

    Kenya's Treasury has proposed a Sh177.2 billion allocation to the health sector in the 2026/27 financial year to accelerate Universal Health Coverage rollout and strengthen access to essential healthcare services. Major allocations include Sh19.1 billion for Primary Health Care Funds, Sh8.6 billion for UHC staff, Sh18.5 billion for disease prevention programmes, and Sh6.4 billion for vaccines and immunisation initiatives.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Kenya divided over planned Ebola quarantine facility

    Kenya's government, backed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, says the country is prepared to host an Ebola quarantine facility announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in late May; doctors' unions and a majority of Kenyans oppose the plan, with street protests resulting in at least one death and a High Court injunction filed.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Health sector gets Sh177.2 billion in 2026/27 budget allocation

    The government has allocated Sh177.2 billion to the health sector in the 2026/27 budget, an increase of about Sh37.5 billion from the current financial year, with funding directed at advancing Universal Health Coverage, strengthening service delivery, and supporting programmes for communicable diseases, healthcare workforce development, and primary care.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 5 June

  1. Kenya: 56 Ebola samples test negative, no cases confirmed

    The Ministry of Health says 56 samples from people with travel history to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have tested negative for Ebola, and Kenya has screened more than 80,000 travellers with no confirmed cases as of June 5, 2026. The government has intensified preparedness measures including surveillance at points of entry and laboratory testing capacity.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ruto defends allowing US to build Ebola centre in Laikipia

    President William Ruto, speaking during a state visit to South Africa, defended his decision to allow the United States to build an Ebola facility in Laikipia, saying it would be "inhuman" and irresponsible to reject a US-funded request to help manage regional health threats, citing US past support for Kenya's health infrastructure.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya health ministry admits shortfall in facility communication

    The Health Cabinet Secretary and Principal Secretary acknowledged the government should have better explained the proposed Kenya-US agreement to construct an Ebola isolation and testing facility at Laikipia Air Base. They pledged to improve communication on the project, which is funded by $1.7 billion from the United States, while defending President Ruto's decision to proceed.

    4 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ruto defends US-funded Ebola facility at Laikipia Air Base

    President William Ruto has defended plans to establish a US-funded Ebola facility at Laikipia Air Base, saying the project is part of a long-standing health partnership between Kenya and the United States and will strengthen the country's disease surveillance and response capacity. The US-funded facility, which will cost about Sh1.7 billion, is intended to boost Kenya's ability to detect, isolate and manage infectious diseases, and would join 23 existing isolation and treatment centres across the country.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Health CS defends Laikipia facility for Kenyans, Americans

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale defended the government's plan to establish a health facility in Laikipia in partnership with the United States, saying it is a military installation serving both Kenyan and American personnel in high-risk regions and forms part of Kenya's infectious disease preparedness strategy, not to import Ebola patients.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. CS Duale defends US Ebola laboratory at Laikipia airbase

    CS Aden Duale has defended Kenya's decision to allow the US to construct an Ebola laboratory at the Laikipia airbase to treat citizens, arguing it will strengthen the country's surveillance, diagnostic capacity, and emergency preparedness. The statement comes after Justice Patricia Nyaundi barred the project from continuing, with four cases challenging it filed by groups including the Katiba Institute and Law Society of Kenya.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 28 May

  1. PS Oluga affirms Kenya ready for possible Ebola cases

    Medical Services Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga has defended Kenya's capacity to handle Ebola cases amid reports of a possible arrangement whereby Americans exposed to Ebola in Africa may be sent to Kenya for treatment. Dr. Oluga said the country is well-equipped to manage infectious disease outbreaks and has strengthened its capacity, particularly following COVID-19 pandemic investments.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ruto, Kindiki mourn Utumishi Girls school dormitory fire

    President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have mourned students who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, with police reporting 16 dead and 74 hospitalized as investigations continue.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 22 May

  1. Kenya reports three negative Ebola tests from DRC travelers

    Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that three suspected Ebola cases from individuals with recent travel history from the Democratic Republic of Congo have tested negative, and four additional contacts were also found negative. Kenya has intensified screening at border points and has no reported Ebola cases.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Government says it has spent Ksh.28 billion on fuel crisis relief

    President William Ruto stated that the government has spent more than Ksh.28 billion in fuel stabilisation measures and tax relief to cushion Kenyans from the ongoing global fuel crisis, which he attributed to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and conflict involving Iran.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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