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Kenya Institute of Primate Research

Translating life science

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60+

Years of Research

50+

Research Projects

100+

Publications

Our mandate

Improving Human Health & Biodiversity Through Biomedical Translational & Public Health Research

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Our Services

Apply for KIPRE services through eCitizen. Open a service to learn more, then apply on the official portal.

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Education Visits

Organised educational visits for institutions of higher learning, with hands-on experiences that complement classroom theory.

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Research Affiliation Training

Training and research affiliation for Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and PhD students at KIPRE.

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Oloolua Nature Trail

Walk the nature trail: waterfall, Mau Mau caves, bamboo rest point, picnic sites, papyrus swamp, and overnight camping.

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Directorates

Divisions & Focus Areas

Explore KIPRE's core research directorates.

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Research & Product Development

Infectious Diseases & One Health, Reproductive Health & Biology, Snakebite, NCDs, Ecology & Ecosystem Health.

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Animal Science, Welfare & Ethics

Vet Clinical & Diagnostics, Animal Breeding, Welfare & Ethics.

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Capacity Building, Partnership & Grants

Innovation & Incubation, Training, Partnerships & Grants.

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Scientific & Ethical Review (ISERC)

Institutional Scientific & Ethical Review Committees.

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Corporate Services Directorate

Support Directorate/Division

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Research outputs

KIPRE Research Portal

Explore datasets, publications, and field observations curated by KIPRE teams. A single gateway to our research outputs.

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Publications, datasets & field notes

Curated by KIPRE research teams across Kenya.

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Flagship Division

Kenya Snakebite Research & Intervention Center

Research program focusing on snakebite research.

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Updates

Latest News & Events

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Press Release

7 Oct 2026

KIPRE receives the Best Research and Innovation Award at Agriculture & Food Systems Transformation Summit 2026

KIPRE showcased its research and innovations which address critical health challenges affecting agricultural communities and advance healthier communities, resilient livelihoods and a more productive agricultural sector. A proud milestone was receiving the Best Research and Innovation Award, recognising KIPRE’s commitment to advancing biomedical research and developing locally relevant solutions to Kenya’s health challenges.

Event

2 Sept 2026

International Primate Day 2026 | Mangar Community Conservancy & Geosite, Baringo

KIPRE, through its Conservation Division, joined the Mangar community, partners, schools & local leadership to celebrate #InternationalPrimateDay under the theme: “Healthy Landscapes as a Living Heritage for Human & Nonhuman Primates.

Event

18 Aug 2026

Kenya Health Summit 2026

Convened by the Ministry of Health, the landmark two-day forum brought together national and county leaders, health professionals, development partners, and civil society to review progress on Kenya's ambitious Universal Health Coverage (UHC) roadmap

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