The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council has ordered all private, faith-based, community-based and non-governmental health facilities in the country to confirm and update their ownership and registration details by March 3, 2026, in a fresh compliance directive aimed at tightening oversight in the sector.
In a public notice issued under its legal mandate to regulate and license medical and dental facilities and maintain an updated national register, the Council said the exercise is mandatory and meant to ensure that its records accurately reflect the current ownership and governance of all licensed facilities.
KMPDC Chief Executive Officer Dr. David G. Kariuki called on affected facilities to forward certified copies of all relevant ownership, governance and licensing documents for review.
“All such facilities are hereby required to submit CERTIFIED true copies of their ownership, governance and licensing documents for verification and updating of the Council's records,” the notice states, underscoring the obligation of every facility to keep proper and up-to-date documentation.
The Council listed the documents required for submission. These include a Certificate of Incorporation, Certificate of Registration of Business Name, or Trust Deed where applicable; a CR12 or Official Search showing the current directors, trustees or proprietors; a valid facility registration certificate issued by KMPDC; copies of national identity cards and KRA PIN certificates for all directors, trustees or proprietors; and one recent passport-size photograph for each listed official.
Facilities have been instructed to send the documents by email to [email protected], clearly indicating the facility name and registration number in the subject line to ease identification and processing.
Kariuki cautioned that failure to comply within the set timeline would attract enforcement action from the regulator.
“Any facility that fails, neglects and/or refuses to comply with this directive within the stipulated period shall be deemed to be in breach of its licensing and regulatory obligations and the Council shall take appropriate regulatory and enforcement action without further reference,” he stated.
According to the Council, the verification drive forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen supervision of healthcare providers and ensure that only properly registered and compliant facilities continue operating in Kenya.
Health institutions falling under the directive have been urged to cooperate fully to safeguard their licences and avoid penalties that may arise from non-compliance.
Dr. Kariuki concluded by appreciating the continued partnership of health facilities. “We appreciate the continuous partnership and cooperation,” he said, reinforcing the Council’s commitment to supporting regulated and safe healthcare provision across the country.
The directive applies to all private and non-governmental healthcare providers and is expected to enhance transparency, accountability and adherence to regulatory standards within the health sector.
