KALRO - Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization
The Veterinary Science Research Institute (VSRI) of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO)
is a national centre of excellence in animal health research in Kenya. VSRI conducts research on livestock diseases, vaccine development, diagnostics, epidemiology, and antimicrobial resistance to support sustainable livestock production and safeguard public health. The institute has a long history of developing and producing vaccines and diagnostic technologies for priority livestock diseases affecting farmers in Kenya and the wider region. Through multidisciplinary research, strategic partnerships, and capacity building, VSRI contributes to improved animal health, food security, and livelihoods while supporting national and regional efforts in disease control, One Health, and pandemic preparedness.
Monicah Maichomo (KALRO)
Monicah Maichomo is a veterinary epidemiologist and the Institute Director of the Veterinary Science Research Institute at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). She leads research on livestock disease surveillance, epidemiology, and control to support animal health, food security, and public health. In the AMELIORATE project, she provides strategic leadership and epidemiological expertise to guide research, strengthen partnerships, and ensure the generation of evidence that informs interventions addressing antimicrobial resistance and livestock health challenges in the region.
Moses Olum (KALRO)
Moses Olum is a Senior Researcher and Deputy Institute Director at the Veterinary Science Research Institute of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). His work focuses on vaccinology, antimicrobial resistance, and zoonotic diseases affecting livestock production systems. Within the AMELIORATE project, he contributes expertise in epidemiology, laboratory research, and project coordination to support the generation of evidence and interventions aimed at reducing antimicrobial resistance and improving livestock and public health outcomes.