Every nurse and midwife practising in Kenya must be registered and licensed by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK), under the Nurses Act, Cap 257. This covers both Kenyan-trained nurses and those trained outside Kenya (TOK), who follow a separate verification pathway.
Fee Summary Table
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Licensing examination entry/re-entry fee — basic programmes | Ksh. 5,000 |
| Licensing examination entry/re-entry fee — post-basic specialisation | Ksh. 7,000 |
| Annual practice licence renewal | Ksh. 2,000 |
| Express renewal (3-day processing) | Ksh. 4,000 |
| Practice licence application — TOK applicants (Kenyan) | Ksh. 2,000 |
| Practice licence application — TOK applicants (non-Kenyan) | US$ 50 |
Figures reflect NCK's published fee schedule. Confirm current rates via the NCK Online Services Portal (nckenya.com), since fees are reviewed periodically and renewal cycles can change.
What You Need
- Original NCK registration certificates
- National ID/passport
- Result slip from NCK licensing examination
- Online or in-person application through NCK