The African Population and Health Research Center

Nairobi, Kenya

The African Population and Health Research Center is the continent’s premier research institution and think tank, generating evidence to drive policy action to improve the health and wellbeing of African people. As a progressive African-led global research center invested in creating legacy impact, its work is centered in three integrated programmatic divisions: research, research capacity strengthening and policy engagement and communication. The Center builds relationships with key decision-making bodies at the national, regional and global levels to encompass engagements with government and non-government entities, as well as academic, advocacy and research institutions.

Contact details

Address:
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, Kirawa Road, Nairobi, Kenya

Country:
Kenya

Sub-region:
Eastern Africa

Areas of focus

Operating languages
English , French

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2001
Age (years)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 24
Kenya average
 30
Global average
 33
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2024): Catherine Kyobutungi, Joseph Gichuru Wang'Ombe, Evelyn Gitau
Leader gender: Both male and female co-leaders (more than one person)
Leader(s) (2023): Catherine Kyobutungi, Joseph Gichuru Wang'Ombe, Evelyn Gitau
Leader gender: Both male and female co-leaders (more than one person)
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2024
The African Population and Health Research Center
 152
Kenya average
 31
Global average
 78
2023
The African Population and Health Research Center
 128
% Female staff
2024
The African Population and Health Research Center
 47%
Kenya average
 44%
Global average
 58%
2023
The African Population and Health Research Center
 50%
% Female researchers
2024
The African Population and Health Research Center
 52%
Kenya average
 60%
Global average
 52%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
The African Population and Health Research Center
 34
Kenya average
 38
Global average
 42
2023
The African Population and Health Research Center
 34

Social

Likes (2023)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 17,333
Kenya average
 18,949
Global average
 26,980
Followers (2024)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 18,600
Kenya average
 16,826
Global average
 21,221
Subscribers (2024)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 813
Kenya average
 4,807
Global average
 7,742
Subscribers (2023)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 518
Followers (2024)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 43,000
Kenya average
 43,437
Global average
 14,586
Followers (2023)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 27,069

Data notes

Last updated: 20/05/2024
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Organisation's social media accounts
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