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As the two-day #ATLC2026 conference draws to a close, KIPRE’s Director General Dr. Peter Mwethera joined a high-level leadership roundtable on aligning diplomacy, policy, enterprise, strategy and capital for technological advantage.
#ResearchAndInnovation
How can African science deliver local solutions to real-world health challenges?
On Day One of the Africa Technology Leadership Conference 2026, KIPRE showcased how homegrown research is advancing biomedical innovation and improving health outcomes.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon. @MusaliaMudavadi and Prof. @Profshaukat, Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation witnessed a live puff adder venom extraction demonstration, offering a practical look at the science behind snakebite research and antivenom development.
WORLD VALUES DAY 2026
@primateresearch participated in the World Values Day celebrations held on 15 October 2026 at Railways Headquarters, Nairobi. The event was organised by the Directorate of National Cohesion and Values.
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#Endometriosis is more than painful periods. It demands awareness and action. 🇰🇪
From earlier diagnosis to better treatment and research, Kenya must move from silence to solutions.
Article by yours truly 🤓🎗️.
@primateresearch
#WomensHealth
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Today, the world marks International Snakebite Awareness Day. Thousands of Kenyans are affected by snakebite each year, resulting in preventable deaths and lifelong disabilities. The Ministry of Health reaffirms its commitment to prevention, correct first aid and timely access to appropriate care.
Prevent. Act Right. Seek Care Early.
#ISBAD2026 #SnakebiteAwarenessDay #KnowItRespectItSurviveIt
International Primate Day 2026 at the Mangar Community Conservancy & Geosite, Baringo
KIPRE, through its Conservation Division led by Dr. Stanislaus Kivai, joined the Mangar community, partners, schools & local leadership to celebrate #InternationalPrimateDay
Through KIPRE’s Committee on Gender mainstreaming and Persons with Disabilities, schools also received sanitary towels to support menstrual hygiene.
Together, we can restore landscapes and safeguard wildlife for generations.
#MangarConservancy #BaringoCounty #KIPRE #PatasMonkey #WildlifeConservation #HabitatRestoration
It's a wrap on the inaugural #𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭
Two days of candid conversation came to a close today capped by a Presidential Town Hall where Kenyans themselves took the floor sharing what the ongoing health reforms mean for their homes and communities
For KIPRE, the closing day was a reminder of why locally-led science matters: the solutions discussed in these halls, from strengthening primary care to expanding specialised services, will only take root if backed by research grounded in Kenya's own realities.
We leave the Summit energised by the commitments made and the partnerships strengthened, and remain dedicated to playing our part in the country's journey toward UHC.
Congratulations to the @MOH_Kenya and all who made this inaugural Summit a success. The work continues.
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Let's join experts in Primatology Dr. de Jong and Dr. Butynski as they give insights on "Distribution, taxonomy and conservation of the primates of Kenya"
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Kenya Institute of Primate Research is proud to have joined top leadership, researchers, and sector partners at the KICC in Nairobi for the 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭, held under the theme “𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭.”
Officially opened by H.E. President William Ruto and hosted by Health CS @HonAdenDuale, this inaugural event brings together The @MOH_Kenya, county governments, international agencies and biomedical institutions to chart a unified path toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
