KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme

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Who we are

The KEMRI–Wellcome Trust Research Programme is a partnership between the Kenya Medical Research Institute, the Wellcome Trust, and the University of Oxford. Established in 1989, the Programme conducts multidisciplinary research spanning molecular and cellular science, clinical research, epidemiology, population health, health systems, economics, and policy research. It is headquartered in Kilifi, with an additional research hub in Nairobi and a collaborative site at the Mbale Clinical Research Institute in eastern Uganda. KWTRP works through strong national, regional, and global partnerships to deliver high-quality, innovative science and develop health research capacity.

Our Anchors

The KWTRP strategic plan is anchored in three interlinked pillars: impact, sustainability, and culture. These pillars reflect our vision of a research institution that generates high-quality science translating into locally and internationally relevant and meaningful improvements in health and well-being, while operating on a financially, environmentally, and operationally sustainable foundation, and defined by an inclusive, empowering, and values-driven research culture.

Impact

From evidence to impact - science that shapes healthier futures at scale.

Sustainability

Built to last - resilient science, smart systems, sustainable impact.

Culture

Where people thrive, leaders grow, and values shape impact.

Explore our strategy

Discovery & Development

We aim to advance scientific discoveries, deepening our understanding of human ...

Intervention

We aim to generate robust evidence to inform the introduction and scale-up of interventions that address ...

Surveillance & Metrics

We generate high-quality surveillance data and metrics at multiple levels to guide public ...

Access and Quality

We generate evidence that advances equitable access to high-quality health interventions ...

Capacity Development

We reinforce our commitment to strengthening research capacity in Africa by ...

Publications

Quantifying relative health impact across Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance's portfolio in 117 countries at the subregional level: a modelling study.Gaythorpe, K. A. M. Li, X. Shankar, M. Hartner, A. M. Gibney, Z. Abbas, K. Abeysuriya, R. Alam, C. Auzenbergs, M. Azman, A. S. Barasa, E. Costello, A. Ferrari, M. J. Fraser, K. Fu, H. Haile, L. Kakai, R. G. Karachaliou-Prasinou, A. Lee, E. C. Katama, E. N. Kim, J. H. Jit, M. Liu, Y. Malinga, J. Moore, S. Nayagam, S. Nedjati-Gilani, G. Okell, L. C. Onifade, A. A. Papadopoulos, T. Penny, M. A. Perkins, T. A. Pitzer, V. E. Portnoy, A. Procter, S. R. Saraswati, C. M. Scott, N. Seaman, C. Shattock, A. J. Sim, S. Y. Tran, Q. Vynnycky, E. Winter, A. K. Hinsley, W. Ferguson, N. M. Trotter, C. L.Lancet, (2026). 407:1941-1952
Mortality and Length of Stay Associated With Community-Acquired Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus Bloodstream Infections: An Observational Study in 9 Low- and Middle-Income Countries.Hopkins, J. Tosas-Auguet, O. Waithira, N. Painter, C. Ling, C. L. Roberts, T. Miliya, T. Obeng-Nkrumah, N. Opintan, J. A. Abbeyquaye, E. P. Hamers, R. L. Saharman, Y. R. Sinto, R. Karyanti, M. R. Ibrahim, R. F. Akech, S. O. Ashley, E. A. Douangnouvong, A. Choumlivong, K. Feasey, N. A. Kululanga, D. Lissauer, S. Karkey, A. Kunwar, N. Erakhaiwu, J. E. Okeke, I. N. Adebiyi, I. Adekanmbi, O. A. Oduola, A. B. Ogunbosi, B. O. Ojifinni, K. A. Tongo, O. O. Ude, I. A. Aboderin, A. O. Adekanle, O. Adeyemo, A. T. Edward, S. S. Osagie, U. Nguyen, H. T. Pham, T. N. Van Tran, G. Hoang, H. T. L. Trinh, T. H. van Doorn, H. R. Turner, P. Lee, S. J.Clin Infect Dis, (2026).
Hospital-Associated Antimicrobial Resistant Bacteria on 95 Mobile Phones: An International Metagenomic "Phonome" Analysis.Goldsworthy, A. Olsen, M. Obonyo, N. G. Jones, P. McKirdy, S. Senok, A. Alghafri, R. Ghemrawi, R. Almheiri, R. Tronstad, O. Suen, J. Y. Fraser, J. F. Tajouri, L.Microbiologyopen, (2026). 15:e70321
Severe anaemia and invasive bacterial infections in Kenyan children: a 26-year hospital surveillance observational study.Abuga, K. M. Muriuki, J. M. Mutua, A. M. Wambui, K. M. Mturi, N. Mohammed, S. Fondo, J. K. Mwarumba, S. Ngetsa, C. J. Newton, C. R. Maitland, K. Bejon, P. MacLennan, C. A. Nairz, M. Scott, J. A. G. Williams, T. N. Atkinson, S. H.Lancet Glob Health, (2026). 14:103976