ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Charter for Kenya Medical Research Institute, 2026
3. Establishment of the Institute
Edition: 2025-07-21 · In force
3. Establishment of the Institute
(1)There is established an Institute to be known as Kenya Medical Research Institute, which shall be a health research institution with specialized degree awarding status in accordance with section 24(1)(a) of the Act.(2)The Institute shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal and shall, in its corporate name, be capable of—(b)purchasing or otherwise acquiring, holding, charging and disposing of movable and immovable property;(c)receiving bequests and gifts for the furtherance of the objects and functions of the Institute;(d)entering into contracts;(e)performing any such functions or acts as may be necessary or expedient, for the proper performance and furtherance of the provision of this Charter, which may lawfully be done by a body corporate; and(f)doing or performing any such other things or acts, including entering into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient, for the furtherance of the provision of this Charter, which may lawfully be done by a body corporate.(3)The headquarters of the Institute shall be in Nairobi.(4)Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (3), the Institute may establish such faculties, departments, regional offices of the Institute for research and academia and specialized centres of excellence within the country.(5)The Institute shall be the successor of the Kenya Medical Research Institute established under the Kenya Medical Research Institute Order (Sub. Leg).(6)The overall management of the Institute in regard to this Charter shall be vested in the ministry for time being responsible for matters related to health in collaboration with the ministry responsible for matters related to university education.