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Advancing Biological Discovery Through Training, Research and Scientific Computing
The Bioinformatics Institute of Kenya empowers researchers, universities, healthcare institutions and biotechnology organisations through world-class bioinformatics training, collaborative research, advanced biological data analysis and high-performance research computing.
Whether you are learning bioinformatics, analysing next-generation sequencing data or running computationally intensive genomics projects, KIBS provides the expertise, infrastructure and scientific support needed to transform biological data into meaningful discoveries.
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Our Services & Products
Training & Capacity Building
Gain practical skills in bioinformatics, genomics, computational biology, and biotechnology through hands-on, instructor-led training . Our practical courses combine laboratory techniques with computational analysis, enabling participants to confidently analyze genomic, RNASEQ, metagenomic, and multi-omics datasets using industry-standard tools and workflows.
Research & Innovation
Our research programmes support the development of precision diagnostics, personalized medicine, pathogen genomics, microbial genomics, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, pharmacogenomics, genetic epidemiology, molecular diagnostics, and population genomics, providing innovative solutions that improve healthcare delivery and public health preparedness.
Bioinformatics & Scientific Computing
Accelerate your research with KenClust, our High-Performance Computing (HPC) Linux platform designed for computational biology and data-intensive life science research. KenClust enables researchers to efficiently analyze large-scale genomic and multi-omics datasets and execute complex bioinformatics workflows.
African Scientist of the Year Award (AScOYA)
The African Scientist of the Year Award (AScOYA) is KIBS’ flagship initiative dedicated to recognizing exceptional African scientists whose discoveries advance medicine, physiology, biotechnology and the life sciences. By celebrating scientific achievement, AScOYA inspires innovation, promotes research excellence and highlights the transformative impact of African science on global health and sustainable development.
Pathology & Laboratory
KIBS provides advanced molecular pathology and specialized laboratory services to hospitals, clinicians, and healthcare providers. Our portfolio includes clinical genetics, cancer genomics, Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT), inherited disease screening, molecular diagnostics, and other specialized genomic tests that support accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment, and improved patient care.
DNA Sequencing
KIBS provides comprehensive DNA sequencing and genomics services using advanced Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) to support research and clinical applications. Our end-to-end solutions include sample preparation, sequencing, genome assembly, variant analysis, metagenomics, RNASEQ, and expert bioinformatics, delivering high-quality genomic insights for precision research and informed decision-making.
CONTRACT RESEARCH OUTSOURCING SERVICES
We Provide Support to Many Sectors
We provide support to the biotechnology, pharma, and medical devices industries. We also provide support to hospitals, regulatory bodies and individual researchers. We can handle everything from small individual projects to large clinical trials.
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Biotechnology
We provide support to biotech industries in production of enzymes, antibodies, biologics and biosimilars.
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Pharma
We help pharma companies run preclinical and clinical trials for their medical devices and drugs.
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Hospitals
We provide specilized laboratory tests to hospitals and clinics.
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Academia
We provide support to Masters and PhD projects.
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08:00am – 05:00pm
Tuesday
08:00am – 05:00pm
Wednesday
08:00am – 05:00pm
Thursday
08:00am – 05:00pm
Friday
08:00am – 05:00pm
Saturday
09:00am – 04:00pm
Sunday
09:00am – 02:00pm
Recent Blog
The Great Science Blog
On these pages, we present topical science stories .
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Kenya DNA Report
In this report, we review 6,169 DNA profiles from samples obtained for relationship testing in Kenya. We provide information about the most common DNA tests conducted, preferred sample types, ethnic distribution of tests and outcomes, and important statistics. For the first time also, we have determined allele frequencies of the core FBI STR markers in…
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Pioneering Point of Care Diagnostic Test for Tuberculosis
At KIBs, we have created a rapid, simple, portable, inexpensive nucleic-acid based test for the simultaneous identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance. The test is based on sensitive, rapid, reproducible, equiment-free extraction . Its use in a point of care setting will greatly enhance the early diagnosis and management of TB.