Clinical officers — mid-level health practitioners trained in clinical medicine — must register and obtain a practising licence from the Clinical Officers Council (COC), under the Clinical Officers (Training, Registration and Licensing) Act, 2017. The Council issues this licence after successful completion of training, council examinations, and a one-year internship.
Fee Summary Table
| Item | Fee (Ksh.) |
|---|---|
| Registration and licence fee (Diploma) | 11,500 |
| Registration and licence fee (Degree) | 11,500 |
| Practising/retention renewal fee | 2,000–2,500 |
| CPD diary | 500 |
| Code of conduct certificate (first-time) | 500 |
| Late renewal penalty | 50% of the licence fee |
Figures reflect COC’s published current registration fee (officially confirmed at Ksh. 11,500 for both diploma and degree holders) alongside commonly cited renewal charges. Confirm the latest figures directly with COC, since fees are subject to revision at the Council’s discretion.
What You Need
- National ID, KCSE certificate, and diploma/degree certificate
- Internship completion letter and logbook
- Passport-size photographs
- Completed COC registration form, submitted online or in person
Public-sector clinical officers renew their licence every two years; private-practice clinical officers renew annually.
