The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has announced the opening of the 2026 licence renewal window for medical and dental practitioners, Community Oral Health Officers (COHOs), and health institutions across the country.
In a statement on Thursday, October 9, the council urged all professionals in the health sector to take advantage of the period to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
"Licence renewal for medical/dental practitioners, COHO and health institutions for 2026 is now open. This is your opportunity to continue ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and keep your practice in line with the latest guidelines.
"An active license is essential for upholding the quality and safety of healthcare services," the statement read.
KMPDC highlighted the importance of updating personal and institutional information during the renewal process, noting that accurate records are key to maintaining professional integrity and oversight.
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"During the renewal process all medical/dental practitioners and COHOs will be required to update their bio data. Similarly, health institutions will also be required to make returns on their current status," the statement added.
Practitioners and institutions have also been reminded to communicate any subsequent changes that may occur during the licence period.
"Subsequent changes in status during the licensure period, should be communicated to the Council. Early renewal is encouraged to avoid any potential challenges and allow sufficient time to address them," the statement concluded.
The renewal portal is accessible online via https://osp.kmpdc.go.ke, and practitioners are required to complete the process by October 31, 2025.
This comes a month after KMPDC issued a directive requiring all ambulance services and emergency care providers in the country to register with the regulatory body.
In a notice issue on Monday, September 8, KMPDC said the directive covers all ambulances, regardless of ownership, as well as emergency care personnel including paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), ambulance operators, and other healthcare workers delivering pre-hospital care.
The regulator noted that the registration is aimed at standardizing emergency care services nationwide and enhancing the quality of pre-hospital healthcare.
KMPDC also explained that the move is necessary for supporting the operationalization of the emergency services component under the Social Health Authority’s Emergency, Critical Care, and Chronic Illness Fund.
"The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), pursuant to the Health Act, 2017 and the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act (Cap 253), hereby notifies all providers of ambulances services and emergency care personnel/technicians providing medical services in Kenya to register with the Council. Ambulance services play a critical role in the continuum of emergency patient care services," the notice read.
KMPDC warned that failure to comply with the directive will result in sanctions, including prohibition from operating ambulances or providing emergency medical services.
