Kenya

• Kenya is strategically located on the eastern coast of Africa along the equator line, with a population of 47 million people.
• Demographically the population is aged (43%) 0-14, (54%) 15-64 and 2.7% (> 65).
• Has transport connections to the neighboring countries of Ethiopia, Uganda & Tanzania.
• 48 Airlines are registered and operating in Kenya, with several flights across the country ensuring easy accessibility.
• English is the official language and education levels compete with the West.
• Kenya has become an important hub of international business, trade and diplomacy with a minimum of 9 large pharma companies operating in the country.
• The beacon of peace throughout the region makes this an attractive destination for multinational investors.
• The UN Headquarter in Africa is located in Nairobi and several UN Agencies having sizable presence in Kenya like UNEP, UNICEF & WFP.
• Kenya is a technology hub for Africa, and the home of M-pesa.

Branches in Kenya

• Established in 2004, MUCRC is located at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret and is housed within the largest Oncology Centre in Kenya; namely the Chandaria Cancer Centre.
• MUCRC has a catchment area of 24 million people.
• They have several satellite centers assisting in patient recruitment. They also share the same building with the Ampath Laboratory, which is equipped with state of the art equipment and accreditation.
• The Centre has conducted phase I to phase IV trials in vaccines and drugs – HIV/AIDS, Meningitis, Asthma, Oncology and TB.
• MUCRC have successfully conducted 12 studies with an average retention rate above 98%.

• Was established in 1998 as a research unit under the Medical School of the University of Nairobi, to conduct basic research in epidemiology of HIV and to conduct HIV/AIDS vaccine trials.
• KAVI-ICR KNH is located within the Kenyatta National Hospital, which is the largest referral hospital in East and Central Africa with 2000 beds capacity.
• Over the years, the KNH site has grown and now not only manages vaccine trials but has successfully conducted several clinical drug trial studies.
• KAVI has a fully equipped laboratory and well trained clinical trial staff.
• Due to its proximity and good working relations, KAVI has access to all specialists working at the Kenyatta National Hospital.

• The KAVI-ICR KHC was established in 1998 as a research unit under the Medical School of the University of Nairobi, to conduct basic research in epidemiology of HIV and execute HIV/AIDS vaccine trials.
• The KAVI-ICR KHC is located within the Kangemi Health Center, in Nairobi
• Over the years, KAVI KHC has grown and not only manages vaccine trials but has conducted several clinical drug trials.
• KAVI-ICR KHC has its own laboratory, as well access to a fully equipped laboratory KNH, and well trained clinical trial staff.
• Due to its proximity and good working relations, KAVI has access to all specialists working at the Kenyatta National Hospital.

• Established in 2000, KEMRI-CRC Kisumu have conducted numerous clinical trials in HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB, asthma, meningitis, etc.
• This site has a well-equipped laboratory and well-trained staff in clinical trials.
• The Kisumu laboratory have the capabilities to manage LDMS, Serology and STI, Hematology, Biochem sample processing, sample reception and storage and HIV resistance genotyping.
• Their laboratory is ISO 15189 certified.
• WHO certified.

• The KEMRI-CRDR Nairobi site was established in September 2015.
• The site was located at Chandaria Health Centre in Dagoreti Market, Nairobi County; this is a tier 2 government facility which partnered with KEMRI-CRDR to establish a clinical research annex under the leadership of Dr Videlis Nduba.
• The site started off with about 20 staff in 8 departments.
• The first study was a TB clinical trial. It progressed into conducting Sickle Cell Disease clinical trials.
• KEMRI-CRDR relocated to a larger premises at KEMRI-CRDR Clinical Research Annex in March 2019; this is as result of growth and need to expand.

• The Karen Hospital was established in 2006, having state of the art amenities, and is regarded as the leading Cardiovascular hospital in the region.
• It has the best modern MRI machine within Kenya, and the hospital’s amenities/facilities include a catherization laboratory, theatre, a well staffed ICU, and 102 bed capacity.
• The CTC was established to specifically carry out clinical trials in the cardiovascular area.
• The hospital has 9 campuses enhancing their recruitment reach.
• The Karen Hospital Clinical Trial Centre have ample capacity to conduct more CVD studies.

• Is a division of Fountain Health Care (FHC) Limited, FOPRO was established in March 2019.
• FOPRO houses a clinical research centre that designs and conducts internationally benchmarked observational and interventional studies.
• Staffed by a group of investigators who are internationally renowned in their fields of specialization.
• FOPRO is located at the Fountain Health Care Hospital.
• They deliver a range of research programmes and consultancies in the following areas:
• Infectious Diseases
• Non-communicable diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, cancer, chronic lung diseases, mental health, injuries and  trauma, and gender-based violence)
• Eye and dental health, Maternal, new-born, and child health (MNCH).
• Public health (epidemiology and biostatistics, operational research, implementation science research, health economics, international health, and health services management).
• Surgical conditions, population health and oncology.

Kenyan Clinical Trial Market

Clinical Trials have been conducted in Kenya for a long time, mostly sponsored by donors.