Get treated or book a clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
Kenyatta National Hospital · sources read 2 Oct 2026
KNH is a referral-only hospital: get a referral from another hospital or doctor, then book the clinic beforehand (clinics run Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm). Emergencies are seen any time at the Accident and Emergency Unit.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- At Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi (open 24 hours). Main line 020 2726300 or 0709 854000; referral line 0719 510510.
What you need
- A referral (from another hospital, or from a KNH ward, casualty or staff clinic)
- For an ICU bed: a referral letter from the facility now treating the patient
Steps
- Get a referral from your hospital or doctor, then book the right KNH clinic before you go.
- Check the clinic days on the KNH Specialised Clinics Schedule (knh.or.ke). Clinics run Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
- Outpatients pay at the cash point where they get the service, by cash or M-Pesa.
- In an emergency, go straight to the Accident and Emergency Unit. KNH is open 24 hours.
Watch out
- Can't afford the bill? Ask to see the ward social worker, who decides if you qualify for credit.
- The consultation fee depends on the clinic, and you are told the amount at the clinic.
- For an ICU bed, call the KNH referral office first (0719 510510) to confirm a bed is free.
Who can apply
- Patients referred by another facility or doctor. Walk-ins are not seen, except emergencies at Accident and Emergency.
Official sources (3)
- Frequently Asked Questions knh.or.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Kenyatta National Hospital home page knh.or.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- Specialised Clinics Schedule knh.or.ke · read 2 Oct 2026