ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Charter for Kenya Medical Research Institute, 2026
28. Ethical considerations
Edition: 2025-07-21 · In force
28. Ethical considerations
(1)The Institute shall uphold ethical standards and shall conduct research that—(a)is scientifically valid;(b)is socially valuable; and(c)protects the rights and welfare of research participants.(2)The Institute shall, in conduct research in accordance with the guiding principles including—(a)respect for research participants including upholding data privacy principles in accordance with the Data Protection Act (Cap. 411C);(b)maximization of benefits and minimization of potential harms or risks to research participants and communities;(c)fairness and equitability to research participants;(d)scientific validity in conducting research;(e)independent review to ensure the research meets ethical standards;(f)respect for vulnerable research participants and communities;(g)community engagement; and(h)transparency and accountability in the research processes, methods, findings and dissemination.(3)Without prejudice to the generality of subparagraph (2), the Institute shall in the case of—(a)human participants ensure—(i)respect of persons and communities through provision for the making of informed consent whether voluntary or informed participation;(ii)minimize research risks by ensuring that research procedures do no harm;(iii)maximize the benefit of research-to-research participants or the community; and(b)animal subjects ensure—(i)methods to minimize pain and distress are specified;(ii)where applicable, a strong justification is made for not using proper drugs to alleviate pain and distress; and(iii)where applicable, the method of euthanasia is specified.(4)A research scientist shall, in conducting research, comply with the institutional, national and international regulations and treaties and as may be provided by the Statutes.