Health Facility Registration Certificate Licence Fees / Charges
Any health facility in Kenya — from a small dispensary to a national referral hospital — must be registered and licensed by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) before opening. Fees scale with the facility’s level of care and complexity.
Fee Summary Table
| Facility Type | Registration Fee (Ksh.) | Licence Fee (Ksh.) |
|---|---|---|
| Public county health facilities | 0 | 0 |
| Dispensaries | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Medical / Dental / Eye Clinics, Health Centres | 10,000 | 15,000 |
| Basic Health Centres (incl. faith-based) | 5,000 | 15,000 |
| Medical Centres, Dental Centres, Comprehensive Centres | 15,000 | 20,000 |
| Maternity Homes | 15,000 | 25,000 |
| Nursing Homes, Cottage Hospitals | 15,000 | 30,000 |
| Faith-based Hospitals (Level 4) | 10,000 | 30,000 |
| Hospitals / Eye Hospitals (Level 4) | 30,000 | 80,000 |
| Hospitals / Eye Hospitals (Level 5) | 30,000 | 90,000 |
| National Referral & Teaching Hospitals (Level 6) | 40,000 | 300,000 |
Figures are drawn from KMPDC’s published facility licensing schedule. Always confirm the current rate for your specific facility category on the KMPDC portal, since these fees are periodically reviewed.
What You Need
- Application for registration of a health facility (Form VI)
- Business or company registration documents
- Professional certificates and licences of all health staff
- Architectural plans approved by the County Health Management Team (for hospitals/nursing homes)
- Submission in person at KMPDC offices, with a roughly 30-day processing period
