Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha Wafula on Thursday unveiled the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Eldoret Sports Science Research Centre.
Located at the Daima Towers, the centre will serve as the North Rift regional office.
The state-of-the-art facility is set to revolutionize the field of sports science and contribute significantly to the advancement of sports medicine in Kenya.
Speaking while officially unveiling the facility, CS Nakhumicha noted that KEMRI is renowned for its groundbreaking research in various medical fields, and the establishment of the Sports Science Research Centre further solidifies its position as a leader in scientific innovation and discovery.
“This centre will focus on studying the impact of sports on human health, performance enhancement, injury prevention, and rehabilitation techniques because our focus as the ministry is to promote health and nutrition diseases as well as solving the anti-doping crisis which has affected sports in the Country,” said Nakhumicha.
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Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii on his part said the centre will look at Sports medicine, nutrition and the use of supplements among the athletes.
He further noted that the establishment of the Sports Science Research Centre at the Kemri Eldoret Branch is a significant development for sports medicine in Kenya.
In addition, Bii said the centre will not only provide valuable insights into the impact of sports on human health but will also contribute to the development of innovative techniques for performance enhancement and prevention.
Principal Secretary for the State Department of Performance Management and Service Delivery Anne Wang’ombe on her part emphasized the importance entrenching performance management within organisations.
“The emphasis on efficient performance management will ensure that the centre operates at its highest capacity and delivers impactful results,” Wang’ombe said.
Moreover, Uasin Gishu Health Services County Executive Dr Sam Kotut noted the need to enhance emphasis on performance management within the centre’s operations so we to ensure that research efforts are optimized and yield meaningful outcomes.
