KMPDC Releases 2026 List of Licensed Doctors Hospitals and Ambulance Providers

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has released the official 2026 register of licensed healthcare providers across the country. The regulator urged Kenyans to confirm the credentials of doctors, dentists and health facilities before seeking treatment.

KMPDC published the register through its official online platform on June 30. The database covers medical practitioners, dental practitioners, health facilities, interns and ambulance service providers operating legally in Kenya.

Register Lists Licensed Healthcare Providers

The 2026 register includes licensed Kenyan doctors and dentists. It also features Community Oral Health Officers (COHOs), East African Community practitioners and other foreign professionals cleared to practise in Kenya.

The council also listed licensed private, public and faith-based health facilities. Medical interns, dental interns and licensed ambulance providers also appear in the updated database.

Members of the public can search the register using a practitioner's name, registration number or the name of a health facility. The register is available through the official KMPDC registers portal.

KMPDC Issues Compliance Warning

KMPDC warned that practising medicine or dentistry without a valid licence remains a criminal offence. Convicted offenders face a fine of up to Ksh5 million, a prison term of up to three years or both.

The regulator also cautioned owners against operating unlicensed health facilities. The law provides a fine of up to Ksh10 million, imprisonment for up to 10 years or both for anyone who violates the requirement.

The council said every healthcare provider must comply with licensing regulations. It noted that the rules protect patients by ensuring only qualified professionals provide medical services.

Foreign practitioners must also satisfy additional licensing conditions before renewing their practising certificates. KMPDC said they must first obtain a letter of no objection from the Ministry of Health.

Practitioners Asked to Confirm Records

The regulator asked licensed practitioners and health facility owners to verify their information in the published register. It advised those who identify errors to update their records through the council's online system.

KMPDC said the annual publication strengthens transparency and public confidence in Kenya's healthcare sector. The council encouraged patients to verify providers before receiving medical care.

Crackdown on Illegal Providers Continues

The latest register comes as authorities intensify operations against illegal health providers. Recent inspections have shut down hundreds of unlicensed facilities and removed many others from operation.

Previous government audits found thousands of health facilities operating without valid licences. The Ministry of Health has also warned about fake doctors and fraudulent clinics that endanger patients and exploit unsuspecting families.