Check if a nurse or midwife is licensed (NCK register)
Nursing Council of Kenya · sources read 2 Oct 2026
Search the NCK register free at osp.nckenya.com/LicenseStatus, ideally with the nurse's licence number, to see if they hold a current practice licence. Every nurse practising in Kenya must be on the NCK Retention Register.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Online on the NCK Online Services Portal (osp.nckenya.com/LicenseStatus)
What you need
- The nurse's licence number (best), or their name
Steps
- Open the NCK licence status page at osp.nckenya.com/LicenseStatus.
- Search with the licence number if you have it. Ask the nurse for it if they are serving you.
- Filter by cadre to narrow the results, then check the retention details shown.
Watch out
- Several people can share a name, so searching by name alone can mislead you.
- Can't find the nurse? Contact NCK before you decide anything.
- To report someone practising without a licence, write to NCK at complaints@nckenya.go.ke.
Who can apply
- Anyone can search, for example an employer, a patient or a nurse checking their own status.
Official sources (2)
- Frequently Asked Questions nckenya.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- License Status - Search the NCK Register osp.nckenya.com · read 2 Oct 2026