KEMRI Increases DNA Testing Fees

"We wish to inform our valued customers of a marginal price adjustment for the DNA Testing Service from Ksh20,000 to Ksh 27,000 starting this January 2025. Thank you for your continued support. For more details, visit https://dna.kemri.go.ke." read the statement by KEMRI.

DNA tests are done for legal or personal knowledge. The type of test chosen depends on the intent for the DNA test.

While most DNA tests use saliva samples, it can also be conducted using a range of tissues which include; blood, nails, bones, teeth and hair among others.

This price adjustment follows a review of the institute’s services and costs. KEMRI cited an increase in operational costs and potential advances in deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing technology. It said the cost of essential reagents used in DNA testing, including enzymes, primers, nucleotides and buffers, has increased as well as the prices of DNA extraction kits.