The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) has ordered the immediate closure of Northlands International Medical Training College for allegedly offering unapproved nursing courses.

• NCK stated that the institution is offering nursing training without the necessary approval, making any qualifications obtained invalid for professional practice.
• The regulatory body, NCK, clarified that it is the sole authority for approving nursing training programs and institutions in Kenya.
• This action follows closely on the heels of the government's order to close all Kenya Institution of Management (KIM) campuses nationwide for operating outside its accreditation guidelines.

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) will introduce a new Primary Health Care (PHC) course across all its faculties, integrating it into its curriculum as a mid-level PhD equivalent.

• The course development is a collaboration between KMTC and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
• Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz, head of Africa CDC, highlighted KMTC's extensive reach and expertise as key to developing mid-level healthcare professionals with strong mental health competencies.
• This initiative was announced during the second edition of the Mental Health Leadership Program at KMTC's Nairobi campus, running from April 20 to May 1, 2026.

The Ministry of Health has inaugurated a new board for the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), signaling a renewed commitment to strengthening regulatory standards and patient safety in the country's health sector.

• The new KMPDC board is chaired by Namenya Were.
• Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presided over the swearing-in ceremony and emphasized adherence to performance contracts and ongoing reforms.
• Key reforms include the development of a defined Scope of Practice framework and the proposed Quality of Care and Patient Safety Bill.

The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) is undergoing an audit following an abrupt order from the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) to close all its campuses and revoke its accreditation on April 20, 2026.

• TVETA cited KIM's offering of unapproved courses and unlicensed trainers as reasons for the closure, declaring all certificates issued after 2018 unrecognized.
• The Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muriithi Ndegwa, assured stakeholders that KIM is actively engaging with TVETA to address the issues.
• Thousands of students across KIM's 59 campuses are left uncertain about their ongoing studies, examinations, and the validity of their qualifications.