Research Facilities in Kisumu, Kenya
About Kisumu
Kisumu lies on the northeastern shore of Lake Victoria and is Kenya’s third-largest city, with a population of 721,082 (2019).
University of New Mexico–Kenya Laboratories in Kisumu The University of New Mexico maintains molecular research laboratories and its central UNM-Kenya administrative offices at Maseno University’s City Campus in Kisumu.
These laboratories support investigations in:
Malaria • Sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies • HIV • Tuberculosis • Bacteremia • Neglected tropical diseases • Vector surveillance • COVID-19 • Pathogenesis, immunology, and chemotherapy
The Maseno–UNM laboratories provide a modern research environment fully equipped for molecular biology, immunology, protein biochemistry, and clinical chemistry. The facility supports both teaching and applied research, with instruments for cell culture, nucleic acid and protein analysis, imaging, and data processing. Reliable cold-chain systems and backup power ensure continuous high-quality operations and regional capacity building.
Pediatric and Maternal Health Solutions – USA (PMHS-USA) provides direct financial and intellectual support for research conducted at these facilities. Clinical and research operations are linked through a field-to-lab network that collects and processes samples from Siaya County Referral Hospital under strict ethical and biosafety standards. High-speed digital infrastructure connects the laboratories and offices for real-time data management, bioinformatics, and collaboration. The adjacent office complex offers modern workstations, secure data storage, and meeting space that enable efficient coordination among Maseno University, the University of New Mexico, and PMHS-USA.