Welcome to the Nursing Council of Kenya
Promoting Nursing and Midwifery Education and Practice
The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) is a statutory body established by the Nurses Act Cap 257 of the Laws of Kenya to ensure the delivery of safe and effective nursing and midwifery care, to the public, through quality education and best practices.
The Nursing Council of Kenya – the epitome of healthcare excellence. Our rigorous standards ensure highly trained, ethically grounded nurses and midwives provide you world-class care.
Message from the Registrar/CEO
Welcome to the Nursing Council of Kenya. I’m thrilled to have you visit our site and learn more about who we are and what drives us. At the heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to ensuring a safe and healthier world through ensuring attainment of highest standards in nursing and midwifery profession and quality of healthcare for all.
Our mission is simple; to regulate and enforce standards in nursing and midwifery education and practice that inspire public safety and confidence. We believe in integrity, professionalism, excellence and social responsibility, principles that guide every decision we make, while executing our mandate of regulating the nursing and midwifery education and practice as encapsulated in the Nurses and Midwives act cap 257 of the laws of Kenya.
At NCK, we value collaboration, diversity, and a relentless focus on innovation. Our culture thrives on open communication, respect for all perspectives, and a shared commitment to delivering results. These values aren’t just words on paper, they’re at the core of our daily operations and our approach to achieving universal healthcare.”
To our employees, our nurses and midwives, stakeholders and partners, and the general public—thank you for your continued trust and support. Together, we’re writing an exciting new chapter in our journey.
Thank you for being part of our story.
Best regards,
Dr. Lister Onsongo, PhD, RN
Our Services
As the professional regulator of nurses and midwives in the Kenya, and nursing associates in Kenya, we work to ensure these professionals have the knowledge and skills to deliver consistent, quality care that keeps people safe.
