The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has opened the renewal window for 2026 medical and dental licenses, urging practitioners and health facilities to apply by October 31. This initiative aims to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and maintain quality healthcare services, with operating without a valid license being a serious offense.

• KMPDC is facilitating licence renewals for 2026, with the deadline for applications being October 31.
• Medical and dental professionals must update their biographical data, while health facilities need to submit operational returns, via the Online Services Portal.
• 728 health facilities were shut down in June due to non-compliance, including 394 in Nairobi, following inspections of 1,983 facilities across several counties.