Registration & Licensing

Each nurse practicing in Kenya is required to be registered and licensed with the Nursing Council of Kenya in accordance with the Nurses Act Cap 257 of the Laws of Kenya
 

 

Registration
Requirements

Kenyan Nurses


Upon passing the Council's national licensing examination, successful candidates are required to submit an application for registration and licensing within 30 days following the release of the results.
Once registration and licensing is completed, nurses will be provided with a registration certificate and a nurse practicing license.

 

Registration
Requirements

Trained Outside
Kenya


TOK nurses who wish to be entered into the Nursing Council of Kenya register are required to show that they have attained the required competency by Kenyan Standards. Applicants may contact us to begin the registration process
The Council will communicate with your training school to evaluate training received. If the Council is satisfied, you will be invited for an oral interview by the Registration and Licensing Committee. Based on the results of the oral interview, you may be invited to sit a written exam or proceed for a clinical placement to acquaint yourself with health care systems in Kenya for a period to be determined. Upon successful completion of the required clinical placement, you will be eligible for registration.