Research Facilities in Kisumu, Kenya
About Kisumu
Kisumu lies at the northeastern edge of Lake Victoria and is the third largest city in Kenya after Nairobi and Mombasa. The population of Kisumu was 721,082 in 2019.
University of New Mexico-Kenya Laboratories in Kisumu
The University of New Mexico has established molecular research laboratories and the central UNM-Kenya administrative activities at Maseno University (City Campus) in Kisumu, Kenya.
The laboratories focus on investigations for:
Malaria
Sickle cell anemia & other hemoglobinopathies
HIV
Tuberculosis
Bacteremia
Neglected tropical disease
Vector surveillance
COVID-19
Pathogenesis, immunology, and chemotherapy
The Maseno-UNM laboratories, located at the Kisumu City Campus, provide a modern research environment fully equipped for studies in molecular biology, immunology, protein biochemistry, and clinical chemistry, the laboratories support both teaching and applied research. They maintain essential instruments for cell culture, nucleic acid analysis, and protein studies, alongside imaging, documentation, and data-processing tools. With reliable cold-chain systems and a backup power supply, the facility ensures uninterrupted, high-quality research operations that foster scientific excellence and capacity building in the region.
Clinical and research operations are tightly integrated through a field-to-lab network that collects and processes samples from Siaya County Referral Hospital under strict ethical and biosafety standards. A high-speed digital infrastructure connects the laboratories and offices for real-time data management, bioinformatics analysis, and collaboration. The adjacent office complex provides modern workstations, secure data storage, and collaborative meeting space, facilitating efficient coordination, research communication, and partnership with institutions worldwide.