The IRD is a French public research institution defending an original model of fair scientific partnership with the countries of the South and an interdisciplinary and citizen-based science committed to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Established in Kenya since 1992, the IRD East Africa supports research and training in partnership in various fields such as climate change, terrestrial and marine biodiversity, societies and communities, etc.
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TAMMIE: Understanding the Double Burden of Malnutrition in Ethiopia to Develop Tailored Solutions
19th October 2026In Ethiopia, undernutrition among women and children coexists with a rising prevalence of overweight and obesity, particularly among women in urban areas, illustrating the double burden of malnutrition. The TAMMIE project sought to better understand the causes of this phenomenon and identify...
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FEF BIO Kenya featured on Citizen TV
14th September 2026BIO Kenya has been featured in August 2026 on Citizen TV in “Kenya’s Gold”, offering a wider audience an introduction to the project. This coverage provides an opportunity to share its ambition: helping smallholder farmers turn locally available organic resources into inputs for healthier soils...
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IRD Showcases Its Research Projects at the Kenya–France Youth and Innovation Day on 14 July
23rd July 2026 -
High school students step into the shoes of researchers in Kitengela, Kenya: final exhibition of the IRD Youth Club
24th June 2026 -
“Custodians of the Sea”: Marine Conservation Through the Eyes of Local Communities in Kenya
1st June 2026
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Co-publications with East African partners
619
between 2020 and 2025
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International Research Network-South (IRN)
4
in 2026
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Young research teams (JEAI)
1
in 2026
