The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Graduate School has announced its May 2026 intake for postgraduate programmes, inviting applications from self-sponsored students under its collaboration with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
In a notice on Monday, February 23, KEMRI said applications are open for both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
The Master of Science programme runs for two to three years, while the Doctor of Philosophy programme runs for three to four years.
Under the Master of Science category, KEMRI Graduate School is offering programmes in Public Health, Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy.
In the Public Health programme, the available courses include MSc. Public Health, MSc. Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and MSc. Global Health.
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Under the Biomedical Sciences programme, applicants can pursue MSc. Medical Microbiology, MSc. Medical Virology, MSc. Medical Mycology, MSc. Medical Parasitology and Entomology, and MSc. Molecular Medicine.
In the Pharmacy programme, the available courses are MSc. Medicinal Chemistry and MSc. Medicinal Phytochemistry. The institution further stated that Ph.D. programmes are available in all the M.Sc. areas listed above.
KEMRI noted that the common regulations for all Master’s degrees in the university shall apply.
For admission into the KEMRI Graduate School, applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with Second Class (Upper Division) in a relevant field of study or its equivalent from JKUAT or any other institution recognized by the JKUAT Senate, or hold a Bachelor’s Degree with Second Class Honors (Lower Division) in a relevant field of study or its equivalent from JKUAT or another institution recognized by the JKUAT Senate with at least two years of post-qualification work or research experience, or hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a Pass and a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field of study.
For Ph.D. applicants, the minimum entry requirements for all Ph.D. programmes in JKUAT shall apply.
The institution clarified that the listed qualifications are minimum requirements and that other conditions may apply depending on individual programmes.
Candidates seeking admission are required to download and fill the application form from the KEMRI Graduate School website at kgs.ac.ke and submit the forms in triplicate.
Applicants must attach copies of their academic certificates together with transcripts on each form, along with copies of their National ID or Passport and KCSE certificate.
The application fee is Ksh2,500 for M.Sc. programmes and Ksh3,500 for PhD programmes.
Payment is to be made at the JKUAT Cash Office situated at the Main Campus in Juja or at JKUAT Towers in the CBD.
After making payment, the applicant should attach the original slip to one application form and copies of the slip to the other two forms.
All documents must be submitted to the Administration Office located at the KEMRI Graduate School Building at KEMRI Headquarters not later than 10th April 2026.
This comes days after the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced a countrywide recruitment of university students for industrial attachment.
In an advert published on Saturday, February 21, KRA stated that the attachment programme will run for three months from May to July 2026.
The Tax Agency will offer successful applicants a monthly stipend of Ksh7,000 per month, which is subject to applicable statutory deductions.
The application process is entirely online, and students were invited to submit their applications before the March 6, 2026, deadline.
The attachment programme targets continuing 1st degree students (Undergraduate) in their 3rd, 4th and final year of study and Diploma students in their final year.
Students will be posted across multiple departments, including but not limited to finance, accounting, economics, food and beverage, marketing and communication, housekeeping, and data analytics.
KRA clarified that those eligible to apply must be Kenyan citizens below 35 years and must have a valid introduction letter from the University or College.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of a valid Personal Accident Insurance Cover, copies of KRA PIN certificate, NHIF/SHIF, NSSF, ID card and Bank Account details.
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