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

Website:
https://aphrc.org

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
 29
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Catherine Kyobutungi
Leader gender: Female
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)
Staff size
2025
The African Population and Health Research Center
 272
Kenya average
 81
Global average
 88
2024
The African Population and Health Research Center
 152
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
2025
The African Population and Health Research Center
 45%
Kenya average
 45%
Global average
 47%
2024
The African Population and Health Research Center
 52%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
The African Population and Health Research Center
 66
Kenya average
 101
Global average
 58
2023
The African Population and Health Research Center
 34

Social

Likes (2023)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 17,333
Kenya average
 19,222
Global average
 26,974
Followers (2025)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 19,400
Kenya average
 17,951
Global average
 19,918
Followers (2024)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 18,600
Subscribers (2025)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 1,020
Kenya average
 4,405
Global average
 7,443
Subscribers (2024)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 813
Subscribers (2023)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 518
Followers (2025)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 64,000
Kenya average
 45,745
Global average
 15,938
Followers (2024)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 43,000
Followers (2023)
The African Population and Health Research Center
 27,069

Data notes

Last updated: 08/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Organisation's social media accounts
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