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Kenya Medical Research Institute

Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

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A response led by scientists and researchers must be central to any current and future threats. Donwilson Odhiambo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Strong leadership fought COVID-19 in Africa: the next step is to harness research

African countries have proven that they have the skills and expertise to provide local solutions to this global pandemic. They need to build on this success together to keep the pandemic at bay.
Kenya’s government have issued a directive that people must wear masks while in public places. Boniface Muthoni/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

How the Spanish flu affected Kenya – and its similarities to coronavirus

In Kenya, the Spanish flu caused various forms of social and economic disruption, ranging from social distancing to the suspension of nonessential services and widespread food shortages.

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