Kenya Institute of Primate Research - KIPRE

This incident is a powerful reminder of the importance of #snake awareness, #community preparedness and our shared commitment to safe human-snake coexistence. #HumanSnakeCoexistence #SnakeAwareness #NTDs #WildlifeConservation #savinglivesandlimbs #HapaKaziTu

Yesterday, our dedicated team responded to an emergency call from residents of Mlolongo after a black-necked spitting cobra was spotted inside a swimming pool causing panic in the area. Thanks to the team’s swift and professional response, the situation was safely resolved.

#WorldSnakeDay 🐍🌍 We join the world in recognizing the importance of snakes in our ecosystems. We acknowledge the role of our sister institution, @KWSKenya and communities, who play a critical role in mantaining safe human-snake ecosystems and interactions.#SnakeAwareness

@MOH_Kenya through @primateresearch @K_SRIC Kenya and the Siaya County Department of Health are currently strengthening community education efforts on snakebite first aid and prevention across all six sub-counties of Siaya County. #SnakebiteAwareness #CommunityHealth #NTDs

@primateresearch through @K_SRIC has been conducting training and capacity building workshops for wildlife rangers in Ijara sub-county and Garissa town. The training focused on snakebite awareness, first aid and prevention measures, as well as snake identification and rescue.

This work wouldn't have been possible w/o the contributions of @ArchieLab, @webbshasta, Dr. Rosaline Macharia, Prof. George Obiero, @jtung5, Prof. Susan Alberts, Dr. Pamela Ferretti, Dr. Joseph Kamau, @mercie_aki, @AmboseliBaboons, @uonbi, @primateresearch

The Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE)’s strategic focus on research and commercialization, along with its vision to become a center of excellence in innovative research, aligns strongly with the Kenya National Innovation Agency’s mission to strengthen commercialization…

Hon. James Nyikal moves that the Kenya Institute of Primate Research Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 52 of 2024 be read a second time. The Bill seeks to make provision for the establishment, powers and functions of the Kenya Institute of Primate Research. The Bill also make…

🌱 @primateresearch – for their proactive support in granting access to Oloolua forest and providing vital logistical, networking, and in-kind assistance was essential to our project's success. 🎮 @Fallohide_XR for producing ARGO from concept to screen

Thank You to our Funders & Sponsors! None of this would have been possible without those who believed in the vision before the trail was even marked.