POLICY LAB 

Our Policy Lab

Kargeno Research & Policy Hub is an emerging African-led research organization dedicated to conducting end-to-end health research—from clinical trials through implementation to policy change—with a focus on sexual reproductive health and mental health integration.

Research Portfolio:
in active grants
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Team Leadership:
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Scientific Impact:
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Policy Influence
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Mission & Vision

Mission

"To advance equitable health outcomes through innovative clinical research, strategic partnerships, and evidence-based interventions that bridge science, policy, and community health in Kenya and globally."

Vision

"To be a leading African research institution driving transformative health solutions through excellence in scientific discovery, implementation science, and sustainable research infrastructure that improves health outcomes for vulnerable populations."

Proven Policy Impact

Our research has directly influenced national and international health policies, creating measurable change in health outcomes across multiple domains.

HIV Prevention & Treatment
National Impact

Contributed to Kenya's 2016 PrEP scale-up, with PrEP integrated into the Kenya AIDS Strategic Framework and national ART/PrEP treatment guidelines.

International Influence

Evidence informed WHO PrEP recommendations, particularly for adolescent girls and young women, and discordant couples.

  • Policy Implementation Verified
Sexual & Reproductive Health
National Impact

Supported the introduction of HPV vaccination into Kenya's national immunization schedule (2019).

International Influence

Findings from the KEN-SHE trial influenced WHO policy on single-dose HPV vaccination.

  • Policy Implementation Verified
Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health
National Impact

The Beyond Zero Campaign advanced integrated PMTCT and MCH services through county-level mobile clinics.

International Influence

Elevated Kenya's maternal and child health profile in global UN frameworks.

  • Policy Implementation Verified
Mental Health Integration
National Impact

Inputs to Kenya's Mental Health Act implementation and integration of mental health into primary care packages.

International Influence

Contributed to models referenced in global mental health integration strategies.

  • Policy Implementation Verified
Implementation Science & Health Systems
National Impact

Evidence used in the CRISSP project and other county-level integration models, strengthening HIV/TB/MCH service delivery.

International Influence

Kenya's work cited in Health-in-All-Policies (HiAP) approaches under the SDGs..

  • Policy Implementation Verified
Community Health Innovation
National Impact

Adoption of Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and mobile clinics into Kenya's community health policy.

International Influence

Demonstrated scalable community-based models replicated in other LMICs.

  • Policy Implementation Verified

Policy Translation Methodology

Minimum Package for Service Provision of RH–HIV Integration in Kenya (2012, MoH)

Established national standards for RH–HIV service integration

Operationalized the 2012 Minimum Package through SOPs, staffing, and commodity guidelines

 

Created the policy platform for community-level management of childhood illnesses

 

Standardized national M&E systems, indicators, and county-level reporting

 Identified gaps (esp. LARC readiness, service integration) and informed urban FP
policies and county strategies.

Partner with Kargeno to Drive Health Impact

Translate research into actionable policy and create lasting change in global health outcomes

Collaboration