KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research Hosts Day Two of the ZAFI Project Co-Creation Workshop in Loitokitok

Loitokitok, 12th September 2025 – The second day of the Zoonoses and Febrile Illness (ZAFI) project co-creation workshop, hosted by the KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR), focused on strengthening community participation through the formation of a Community Advisory Board (CAB).

KAVI-ICR Hosts Co-Creation Workshop on ZAFI Project in Loitokitok

Loitokitok, Kenya — The KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR) is currently hosting a co-creation workshop at Loitokitok Sub County Hospital to introduce the Zoonotic causes of Acute Febrile Illness (ZAFI) project. The meeting brings together community members, teachers, Community Health Promoters (CHPs), nurses, veterinarians, disease surveillance members, doctors, sub-county medical officer of health Loitokitok Dr. Chesum, Loitokitok sub-county medical superintendent.

IVI and KAVI-ICR Conduct Investigator Meeting for Upcoming Phase 2 Cholera Vaccine Study in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya – The International Vaccine Institute (IVI), in collaboration with the KAVI – Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR), successfully concluded an Investigator Meeting in preparation for an upcoming Phase 2 Cholera Vaccine Clinical Trial in Nairobi.

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Dr. Marianne Mureithi appointed as new KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research Director

KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR) is proud to announce Dr. Marianne Mureithi as the new Director of the Institute. Dr. Mureithi is not new to KAVI-ICR; she has spent several years as a Principal Investigator at the institute’s core research programs in HIV, mucosal immunology, HPV, and cancer immunology (among other areas).

KAVI-ICR Hosts the National Academy of Medicine to Discuss Advancing Women’s Health Research Leadership in Africa

KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research at the University of Nairobi (UoN) proudly hosted a high-level delegation from the U.S. National Academy of Medicine (NAM) as part of the Academy’s Listening Sessions initiative. This effort aims to understand and address the barriers faced by mid-career researchers particularly in the realm of women’s health in becoming Principal Investigators (PIs).

KAVI-ICR and Dept of Medical Microbiology Shine at AIDS2024 Conference in Munich

Showcasing Groundbreaking HIV/AIDS Research

The AIDS2024 conference, held from July 22 to 26 in Munich, has been a significant event for researchers and professionals in the field of HIV/AIDS. This year's conference saw active participation from the KAVI-ICR team and the Department of Medical Microbiology, who presented their groundbreaking research and contributed to various sessions, showcasing their commitment to advancing HIV/AIDS research.