Register as a nutritionist or dietitian and renew your KNDI practising licence
Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute · sources read 3 Oct 2026
After passing the KNDI licensing exam, apply for registration on the KNDI portal, upload certified documents and pay KSh 7,000 (KSh 7,500 for degree holders) by M-PESA paybill 272223. Your licence lasts one year; renew it on the portal for KSh 2,000.
- Fee
- KSh 7,000Registration, certificate or diploma levelKSh 7,500Registration, degree level (includes name tag and log books)KSh 2,000Annual licence renewal
- Where
- Online on the KNDI portal (osp.kndi.institute); first-time applicants also attend a licence award ceremony
What you need
- Your college certificate, certified by your college registrar (PDF)
- Transcripts and/or KNEC modules, certified (one continuous PDF)
- KCSE certificate, certified by the Ministry, County Director of Education or your high school
- National ID, certified by a lawyer, chief or county commissioner
- Square passport photo in JPEG
Steps
- Log in to the KNDI portal (osp.kndi.institute), go to Applications, click Apply and choose Registration. Fill the form and attach your certified documents.
- Wait for the invoice by email and SMS, then pay via M-PESA paybill 272223 using the invoice number (e.g. INV0123) as the account number.
- First-time applicants attend a public licence award ceremony and take the professional oath before getting the certificate and licence.
- Every year, renew under Licence Renewal on the KNDI portal and pay KSh 2,000 by M-PESA prompt, or by paybill 272223 with your invoice or registration number.
Watch out
- If your licence expires and stays unrenewed for a year, your name is removed from the register.
- Renewal depends on earning 14 CPD points a year. Register for CPD separately on the portal.
- Result slips, completion letters and uncertified documents are rejected.
Who can apply
- People who have sat and passed the KNDI licensing exam at certificate, diploma or degree level.
- You must be at least 18, of good conduct, and have paid the registration fee.
Common questions
How do I renew my KNDI licence?
Renew online on the KNDI portal (OSP) under Licence Renewal.
How much is KNDI licence renewal?
KSh 2,000.
What is the KNDI paybill number?
M-Pesa paybill 272223. Use your invoice number (for example INV0123) as the account number, with no spaces.
How many CPD points do I need to renew?
Renewal of a practice licence is based on 14 CPD points a year.
What happens if I don't renew my licence?
If a licence expires and is not renewed for a year, the holder's name is removed from the record.
How much is KNDI registration?
KSh 7,000 for certificate and diploma holders.
Official sources (4)
- KNDI registration for individual practitioner license and certificate kndi.institute · read 3 Oct 2026
- KNDI license renewal through M-PESA paybill kndi.institute · read 3 Oct 2026
- Continuing Professional Development kndi.institute · read 3 Oct 2026
- KNDI Online Service Portal osp.kndi.institute · read 3 Oct 2026