KEMRI Set to Establish aNew Research Center in Uasin Gishu
The Kenya Medical Research Institute is set to establish a new research centre in Uasin Gishu.
Speaking at the County Headquarters today, the head of delegation Dr. Abdullahi Ali who is the KEMRI Board chairperson, assured that a budget had already been set aside to ensure that the centre for research is immediately started in Eldoret.
“Being a regional leader in carrying out research in human health; we cooperate with other organisations and institutions on research and training. Eldoret is a key component of interest as it stands as a centre for athletics and sports development, hence issues concerning doping must be considered in research. Eldoret also hosts most higher institutions of learning, has high population and is cosmopolitan in nature. These sets presidence for health research, ” noted Dr. Ali.
County secretary Mr. Edwin Bett, assured the delegation that H.E Governor Dr. Bii’s administration, was prepared to give land for the establishment of the research centre as this would benefit the residents immensely.
“We are the central reference point in medical sector in the Northrift and the Western region. We host the second largest Refferal Hospital in Kenya; Moi Teaching and Refferal Hospital. We are also host to a big population from the Informal sector including Langas, Huruma, MailiNne, Kapsoya and other highly populated areas which require attention pertaining disease outbreaks such as cholera and Rift Valley fever and more, ” noted Mr. Bett.
County Executive Committee Member for Lands, Physical Planning, Housing and Urban Development Dr Janeth Kosgei took the team on a site visit of 4 parcels of Public Utilities to identify the best suited parcel for the project.
“We are keen to see that the research centre is given prioritisation hence we are looking at the best location that meets all its requirements including, a large population area, availability of electricity, sewer connection and road networks, “She noted.
CECM Health Services Mr. Serem, appreciated the initiative noting the benefits that will come along the project which include construction of a health facility within the premises.
Also present from KEMRI were Prof. Elijah Songok, County Chief of staff Mr. Nicholas Chepkwony, Chief Officer Joyce Sang, Attorney Stephen Lel, Director Lands Ms Nelly Jerotich and Director Physical Planning Daniel Koech.
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