The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Nairobi, together with the KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR), today hosted Dr. Najib Isse Dirie from SIMAD University, Somalia.
Nairobi, August 5, 2025 – The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, University of Nairobi, has officially launched a three-day One Health Curriculum Review Workshop at IBIS Hotel, Westlands. The event, opened by the department chair, Dr.
Curriculum Review Philosophy and Rationale
On May 30, 2025, KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR) was honored to host the Principal Investigators (PIs) of the DFG-funded research consortium for a high-level retreat at the University of Nairobi’s Faculty of Health Sciences. The retreat brought together leading scientists from Kenya, Germany, South Africa, Cameroon and Zimbabwe to review project milestones, share scientific progress, and jointly plan the upcoming renewal application.
The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Nairobi proudly congratulates Dr. James Mburu Kang’ethe on being awarded the distinction of being one of the best PhD Students in the Faculty of Health Sciences for the 2023/2024 academic year.
The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nairobi was honoured to receive Prof. Pier Paolo Piccaluga for a courtesy call on the 5th of May 2025. Prof. Piccaluga met with the Chair of the Department, Dr. Marianne Mureithi, and Dr. Noel Onyango, a Department Lecturer and the Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Research Lead at the KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research.
Professor Walter Jaoko, a distinguished academic and physician, has been appointed by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health as the Chair of the Benefits Package and Tariffs Advisory Panel under the Social Health Insurance Regulations, 2024. This appointment comes at a pivotal time as Kenya undertakes significant healthcare reforms aimed at expanding access and improving the quality of care for all citizens.
Background and Expertise
Dr. Marianne Mureithi, Chair of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nairobi (UoN), recently hosted a delegation from the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) at KAVI-Institute of Clinical Research (KAVI-ICR).
Today, on International HPV Awareness Day, we take a moment to reflect on the impact of HPV and reaffirm our commitment to advancing research, awareness, and prevention. At KAVI-ICR and KEMRI, we are actively engaged in critical research aimed at understanding HPV persistence, clearance, and the immune responses that shape disease outcomes.
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we honor the women who are breaking barriers and shaping the future of STEM. One such trailblazer is Dr. Marianne Mureithi, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Nairobi and Chair of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology. More than a scientist, she is a mentor and advocate, dedicated to fostering the next generation of female scientists in Africa.
