Kenya Advances Healthcare Infrastructure and Practitioner Licensing - October 2025

The Kenyan government is accelerating the completion of the East African Kidney Institute (EAKI) in Nairobi, a project described by Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga as transformative for specialized healthcare in the region. In a separate initiative, Nairobi County is building an additional newborn unit at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital to alleviate crowding at Pumwani Maternal Hospital and improve maternal healthcare. To ensure regulatory compliance, the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has opened the renewal window for 2026 medical and dental licenses. Practitioners and health facilities are urged to apply by October 31, as operating without a valid license is a serious offense.