KenyanNurse, KPNA Sign MOU to Boost Nurses’ Skills and Career Opportunities.
By Peace Muthoka.
Nairobi, September 9, 2025 – KenyanNurse has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Kenya Progressive Nurses Association (KPNA), setting the stage for a partnership that will strengthen the nursing profession through training, professional growth, and advocacy.
The event, held at Vesta Garden Apartments along Ngong Road, Nairobi, brought together stakeholders keen on building stronger healthcare systems by empowering nurses. The collaboration will focus on capacity building, improving welfare, and expanding career opportunities for nurses across the country.
KPNA, which has 74 branches nationwide, is accredited to provide Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs. This enables its members to access regular training to sharpen their skills and deliver better healthcare services.
KenyanNurse, a healthcare consultancy, provides guidance, training, and recruitment services for nurses seeking opportunities locally and abroad. With more than 10,000 nurses graduating every year from over 160 accredited institutions, the organization hopes to bridge the gap between local supply and the growing global demand for qualified nurses.
Kenya’s healthcare system can only accommodate about 2,000 interns annually, leaving many nurses without placements. At the same time, the world faces a shortage of more than five million nurses. This partnership aims to prepare Kenyan nurses to seize such opportunities, equipping them with the skills needed to thrive internationally.
KenyanNurse has already developed programs to support nurses in meeting international standards, including help with English proficiency tests and career-readiness training. Many Kenyan nurses have gone on to excel in countries such as the UK, US, Canada, and Botswana.
The organization noted the far-reaching impact of nurses working abroad, saying their contributions go beyond hospitals and extend to uplifting families and communities back home. Its managing director, who also works as a nurse educator in the UK, has used his experience to establish initiatives that support thousands of families in Kenya.
Both KenyanNurse and KPNA emphasized that empowering nurses is central to strengthening healthcare. With nurses forming the majority of frontline caregivers, the new partnership is expected to not only uplift the profession but also contribute to better healthcare outcomes for the country.
