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The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has closed 158 health facilities in Nairobi after an inspection revealed they were operating without meeting the required standards.
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According to CEO David Kariuki, 25 facilities have been downgraded, while 105 others maintained their current operational level.
He said the affected facilities were either unregistered, unlicensed, or lacked essential infrastructure such as pharmacies, laboratories, and maternity units. Some also had poor sanitation and improper waste disposal, posing serious health risks.
The crackdown, conducted in collaboration with county governments and other regulators under the 2022 Inspections and Licensing Rules, gives KMPDC the mandate to carry out inspections, demand annual license renewals, and revoke licenses for non-compliance.
“These measures are aimed at not just enforcing order but ensuring accountability, transparency, and improved healthcare services,” Kariuki said.
He emphasized that only facilities duly licensed by KMPDC are legally allowed to operate, warning that owners and practitioners of illegal clinics face closure, disciplinary measures, and possible prosecution.
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To safeguard patients, KMPDC announced it will publish the names of the closed facilities and urged Kenyans to always verify the registration status of health institutions and practitioners before seeking services.
“Confirming whether your doctor, dentist, or hospital is registered is both a right and a safeguard to quality healthcare,” Kariuki advised.
