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The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has published the official 2026 register of licensed medical practitioners, dental practitioners, health facilities and ambulance providers. The council urged Kenyans to verify healthcare providers before seeking treatment.
In a public notice issued on June 30, KMPDC said the register is available on its official online platform. The publication covers individual practitioners, hospitals, clinics, interns and emergency medical service providers across the country.
Register Covers All Categories
The council published separate registers for licensed Kenyan medical practitioners and dental practitioners. It also included Community Oral Health Officers (COHOs), East African Community practitioners and other foreign medical and dental professionals authorized to work in Kenya.
KMPDC also released registers for licensed private, public and faith-based health facilities. Medical interns, dental interns and licensed ambulance service providers also appear in the 2026 register.
Members of the public can access all categories through the official KMPDC register portal and search by practitioner name, registration details or health facility before seeking medical services. KMPDC Registers Portal
Council Warns Against Unlicensed Practice
KMPDC said anyone practising medicine or dentistry without a valid licence commits an offence under the law. Convicted offenders risk a fine of up to Ksh5 million, imprisonment for up to three years, or both.
The regulator also warned against operating unlicensed health institutions. Owners of illegal facilities face a fine of up to Ksh10 million, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both.
The council said the licensing requirements apply to all practitioners and health institutions. It added that the regulations protect patients by ensuring only qualified professionals offer healthcare services.
Foreign practitioners must also meet additional licensing requirements before renewing their annual practising certificates. KMPDC said they must first obtain a letter of no objection from the Ministry of Health.
Practitioners Asked to Verify Details
The council urged all licensed practitioners and health facility owners to confirm that their details appear correctly in the published register. It advised anyone with incorrect information to update their records through the council’s online system.
KMPDC said the annual publication promotes transparency and strengthens public confidence in Kenya’s healthcare system. It added that patients should always confirm a provider’s licence before receiving treatment.
Illegal Health Facilities Remain a Concern
The publication comes as authorities continue to crack down on illegal health providers across the country. Recent enforcement operations have led to the closure of hundreds of unlicensed facilities and the deregistration of many others operating outside the law.
Government audits have previously shown that thousands of health facilities lacked valid licences. The Ministry of Health has also warned about fake doctors and fraudulent clinics that expose patients to unsafe treatment and financial exploitation.
KMPDC urged Kenyans to use the official register whenever they seek medical services. The council said verifying a practitioner or facility remains one of the best ways to avoid falling victim to illegal healthcare providers.
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