Our mission is to improve human health and biodiversity through advances in basic and preclinical biomedical research and non-human primate conservation
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This month, we celebrate the incredible veterinarians @primateresearch whose dedication to animal health and welfare plays a critical role in advancing scientific research and innovation.
We will be sharing their thoughts as they marked #WorldVeterinaryDay.
@bubblesbmm
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Great veterinary care is never a solo effort. At KIPRE we recognize and appreciate our Animal Technicians and Animal Health Assistants. Dedicated professionals working behind the scenes in advancing animal health and supporting research excellence everyday #WorldVeterinaryDay
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Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE retweeted
Through collaboration, we continue to strengthen snakebite prevention, conservation efforts, and community awareness while promoting coexistence between people and wildlife.
#SnakebiteAwareness #WorldEnvironmentDay #SnakeConservation #KenyaWildlifeService #PublicHealth #NTDs
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Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE retweeted
To mark the #WorldEnvironmentDay2026, participants also joined a tree-planting exercise, highlighting the connection between environmental conservation and the protection of natural snake habitats.
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Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE retweeted
As part of the engagement, the KSRIC-KIPRE team facilitated training sessions on snake awareness, safe snake handling, snakebite first aid and preventive measures for KWS staff, community members, and learners and teachers from Buyangu Primary School.
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Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE retweeted
@primateresearch through @K_SRIC in partnership with @KWSKenya has been conducting snake awareness, identification, mapping and safe handling activities. The initiative aims to identify endemic snakes of medical importance, map snakebite hotspot and reduce human-wildlife conflict
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@primateresearch through the Evolutionary Ecology, Conservation and Ecosystem Health Division & the Corporate Communications (The Oloolua Nature Trail) is proud to participate in Laikipia Wildlife and Tourism Expo 2026 at Cedar Mall Rooftop in Nanyuki Town.
@ConservationIPR
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The event brings together researchers, conservationists, tourism stakeholders, community organizations, students, nature enthusiasts and industry partners to celebrate the rich biodiversity and conservation achievements across the greater Laikipia and other landscapes.
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Our participation showcases: • Research, biodiversity/primate conservation and ecosystem health innovations. • Community engagement and conservation awareness activities. • Nature-based therapeutic walks & runs, waterfalls, caves and other picnic sites in Oloolua. •
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As STRI4Society Week concluded today, we reflect on the impactful conversations, transformational and innovative ideas shaping the future of research and society.
#STRI4Society #KIPRE #ResearchForImpact
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Thank you to everyone who visited our exhibition booth and engaged with us as we continue translating science into impact.
#STRI4Society #KIPRE #ResearchForImpact
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𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖!!!
The Principal Secretary, State Department for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak visiting the KIPRE exhibition booth during STRI4Society Week 2026 at KICC.
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𝐊𝐈𝐏𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝟒𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 - 𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐂
@primateresearch exhibition booth is showcasing cutting-edge research, innovation and scientific solutions driving advances in health, biomedical research and translational science.
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From Conservation of Non-Human Primates Species, Snake Bite Research and Intervention, Non-communicable Diseases Research, Reproductive Health Research, Infectious Diseases & One Health to emerging technologies.
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Visit our booth and engage in insightful conversations on translating science into impact and explore innovative ideas on shaping the future of research in Kenya and beyond.
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Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE retweeted
Last week, @K_SRIC - @primateresearch joined policymakers, scientists and public health partners in Mombasa for the inaugural Kenya Health Security Convention, hosted by the @NPHI_Kenya under the theme "Advancing Health Security through Science, Innovation and Equity."
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Yesterday, on the sidelines of the ongoing 2026 World Health Summit Regional Meeting at UNON, Nairobi, @MOH_Kenya through @K_SRIC - @primateresearch led in convening a high-level meeting between the Global Snakebite Taskforce Co-Chairs — CS Hon. Aden Duale, EGH and @Elhadj_As_Sy
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@psmuthoni, highlighted the role of Community Health Promoters who are Kenya's first line of response in high-risk settings while KIPRE DG Dr. Peter Mwethera MBS, emphasised on timely research grounded in lived realities.
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Kenya is committed to elevating snakebite envenoming within regional and continental health agendas. @primateresearch, this commitment is carried forward through innovative research that translates into life-saving science.
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