Updates

News & Events

Fieldwork, workshops, and announcements from across the Institute.

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

7 Oct 2026

Lugulu Primary School Medical Camp, Busia

The Ministry of Health, through the State Department for Medical Services, in partnership with the Busia County Government, held a medical camp at Lugulu Primary School, bringing together government, health partners, research institutions and communities to promote accessible and responsive healthcare.

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

Announcement

7 Aug 2026

KIPRE collaboration with Nairobi Enterprises Limited (NEL) to initiate the development of an East Africa-specific snake antivenom.

KIPRE, under the guidance of The Ministry of Health, today held an inaugural meeting with officials from Nairobi Enterprises Limited (NEL) to initiate the development of an East Africa-specific snake antivenom.

Press Release

22 Jul 2026

National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health visit to the Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE)

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health visited the Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) on 22 July 2026 to engage with the Institute on strengthening research and innovation in public health.

Press Release

14 Jul 2026

KIPRE hosts the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, PhD.

KIPRE was privileged to host the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, PhD. , on 14th July 2026 for a familiarization visit and engagement on the Institute's research agenda. During the visit, Prof. Abdulrazak commended KIPRE for its cutting-edge biomedical research and its significant contribution to advancing scientific innovation in Kenya.

Event

3 Jul 2026

Inaugural Women in Healthcare Dinner 2026

The Inaugural Women in Healthcare Dinner 2026 brought together over 1,000 women from across the healthcare sector to celebrate, connect and empower women who are shaping the future of healthcare.

Press Release

24 Apr 2026

World Veterinary Day

At KIPRE we proudly recognize and appreciate our Animal Technicians and Animal Health Assistants- the dedicated professionals working behind the scenes in advancing animal health and supporting research excellence every day.