There are many institutions offering DNA tests in Kenya cheaply and accurately. If you suspect that the child is not yours or you wish to know whether a loved one comes from your family, DNA is the solution. The cost of DNA in Kenya can be as low as Ksh 5,000 and as high as Ksh 50,000 depending on the institution you do the test in.
Below is a list of DNA testing centers and how much it costs to do DNA in Kenya:
- Bioinformatics Institute of Kenya
Bioinformatics Institute of Kenya is among the best DNA testing centers.Their 24-marker DNA testing costs Ksh 10,000 per person.The 44-marker DNA test costs Ksh 17,500.Father plus child DNA test costs Ksh 35,000
Website link: https://www.kibs.co.ke/services/dna-test-kenya.php
- EasyDNA Kenya
Another place to do your DNA test in Kenya is EasyDNA Kenya.It provides results in just 3-5 days.The cost of DNA in this center is Ksh 8,000 to Ksh 30,000.
The institution has been operating in Kenya for 12 years, it’s one of the most trusted DNA testing institutions.
Website link: https://www.easydnakenya.com/
- KEMRI
Kemri is so far the best place to do a DNA test.Here they don’t doctor your result.Below are the prices charged for the DNA test:
| DNA Testing Option | DNA test for | DNA test for Legal | Lab process time | |
| personal Knowledge | purpose | |||
| Paternity Test: Mother, Child and | 20,000 Ksh | 20,000 Ksh | 5-10 Working days | |
| Alleged Father | ||||
| OR Child and Alleged Father | ||||
| without mother | ||||
| Maternity Test: | 20,000 Ksh | 20,000 Ksh | 5-10 Working days | |
| Mother and child | ||||
| Relationship Testing | ||||
| Full Siblingship. Two alleged full | 20,000 Ksh | 20,000 Ksh | 5-10 working days | |
| siblings with or without common | ||||
| parent | ||||
| Half sibling ship. Two alleged | 20,000 Ksh | 20,000 Ksh | 5-10 Working days | |
| half siblings with or without | ||||
| common parents | ||||
| DNA Profile Individual | 10,000 | 10,000 | 5-10 working days | |
| DNA Forensic Viability Test | ||||
| A test on unusual samples is used | Fee is variable and | Duration depends | ||
| to detect presence of usable DNA. | depends on sample | on type of sample | ||
| If the viability test reveals the | type and condition. | |||
| presence of usable DNA, A | ||||
| standard DNA test will then | ||||
| proceed. | ||||
| Child ID Services | 20,000 | 20,000 | 5-10 working days | |
| Nursery Confirmation: 1 child, | ||||
| legally binding test |
Kemri DNA Test website link: https://dna.kemri.go.ke/product/home-paternity-testing/
- Lancet
DNA test at Lancet costs Ksh 19,949. The test requires presence of both Parents(with their identification documents) at the point and time of testing unless the Child is over 18 years of age. They also require the Child’s birth certificate/ birth notification. The results are released within a month and they use blood samples.
Lancet Kenya website link: https://cerbalancetafrica.ke/
- Kenyatta National Hospital(KNH)
Kenyatta National Hospital(KNH) is owned by the Government of Kenya.It offers DNA tests at a cost of Ksh 10,000 to Ksh 30,000.Their results are credible.
Kenyatta National Hospital website: https://knh.or.ke/
- British Embassy, Nairobi
DNA testing at British Embassy, Nairobi costs Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 50,000 per person.The test result takes 5-7 working days to come out.
- DNA Diagnostics Center
DNA Diagnostics Center is based in Nairobi.
DDC provides DNA testing both for legal situations, such as child paternity disputes and immigration, as well as, non-legal circumstances for clients looking for clarification of a family relationship. These include tests for paternity, grandparents, siblings, uncle/aunts, and twins.
The cost of DNA tests range between Ksh15,000 and Ksh 60,000
Website link: https://dnacenter.com/kenya/
- American Embassy,Nairobi
DNA testing at American Embassy goes for Ksh 6,000 to Ksh10,000.It’s usually done for people relocating to USA from Kenya or for a child born abroad.
- PathCare Kenya Limited
PathCare Kenya offers credible results for DNA tests.Their cost for DNA range between Ksh 15,000 and Ksh 35,000
The facility has sveral branches across the country.
Website link: https://www.pathcarekenya.com
- Metropolis Star Lab Kenya Ltd
Metropolis Star Lab Kenya Ltd targets Indian population in Kenya.They offer cheap DNA tests which cost upwards of Ksh 10,000
- SepiDNA Kenya
SepiDNA Kenya is one of the cheapest DNA testing facilities in Kenya.Their costs go for Ksh6,000 to Ksh20,000.
