KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR) was privileged to have been represented at the Sub-Saharan African Network for TB/HIV Research Excellence (SANTHE) annual consortium meeting (ACM) held in Kigali, Rwanda, at the Marriott Hotel from the 3rd to the 7th of November, 2025. SANTHE aims to shape and drive locally relevant basic, clinical and translational research in Africa, with all of the research conducted under SANTHE being led by African scientists.

Last week on Thursday, 13th November, KAVI–Institute of Clinical Research was honoured to host Dr Kundai Chinyenze, IAVI’s Strategic Partnership & Regional Director, together with Polet Juma (Operations Director & Kenya Country Lead) and the IAVI Kenya team.

The NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Stillbirth and Neonatal Death under LSTM ( Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine) hosted the 2025 Learning and Sharing Event, a vibrant gathering of researchers, practitioners, and collaborators sharing insights, research progress, and innovations in maternal and child health. The meeting was organised and facilitated by Prof. Dame Tina Lavender, Dr Sabina Wakasiaka and Dr Tracey Mills

Session Highlights:

Nairobi, October 22–23, 2025 — The KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR), University of Nairobi, hosted a dynamic two-day co-creation workshop for the ZAFI (Zoonotic Acute Febrile Illnesses) Study at the KAVI-ICR Boardroom.

We are pleased to announce that KAVI-ICR will be participating in the 2nd Nairobi Health Scientific Conference (5–7 November 2025) under the theme: “Advancing Universal Health Care Coverage (UHC) Towards Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals 2030 for Nairobi. The conference is being held at the Argyle Grand Hotel on Mombasa Road in Nairobi.

Why this matters

On 18 October, we observed World Menopause Day — a global day dedicated to raising awareness about menopause and helping women understand the changes, challenges and opportunities that come with it.

The KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR) was honoured to host Linda Muringo, Sales and Applications Director, and Ruth Kariuki, Applications Specialist and Sales, from Excella Biotechnologies Limited on a recent courtesy visit. The meeting brought together researchers and industry representatives to explore opportunities for stronger collaborations in advancing scientific research.

At KAVI–Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI–ICR), we take this opportunity during Customer Service Week to express our heartfelt appreciation to all our partners, collaborators, participants, and supporters.

KAVI–Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR), University of Nairobi, recently welcomed a high-level delegation from the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) on a courtesy visit to extend congratulations to the newly appointed Director, Dr. Marianne Mureithi.

The KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR), University of Nairobi, was honored to host Professor Isabel Lucas, Pro Vice Chancellor of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), during her formal visit to the institute. The visit marked an important step toward strengthening academic and research collaborations between the two institutions.