Kenya Professional Bodies & Regulatory Councils Directory
Comprehensive directory of 24+ professional regulatory bodies in Kenya. Find registration requirements, fees, and verification links for lawyers, doctors, engineers, accountants, and more.
24 professional bodies found
Law Society of Kenya
LSKLawyers / Advocates
Registration Requirements
- LLB degree
- Kenya School of Law Diploma
- Admitted to the Bar by the Chief Justice
Kenya Medical Practitioners & Dentists Council
KMPDCDoctors / Dentists
Registration Requirements
- MBChB / BDS degree from recognized university
- Internship completion (1 year)
- KMPDC registration exam
Nursing Council of Kenya
NCKNurses / Midwives
Registration Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing from approved institution
- Pass NCK licensure exam
Clinical Officers Council
COCClinical Officers
Registration Requirements
- Diploma/Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine
- COC registration
Pharmacy & Poisons Board
PPBPharmacists
Registration Requirements
- B.Pharm degree
- 1-year internship
- PPB registration exam
Engineers Board of Kenya
EBKEngineers
Registration Requirements
- BSc Engineering from accredited university
- 3 years supervised experience
- Professional interview
- Categories: Graduate → Professional → Consulting
Institution of Engineers of Kenya
IEKEngineers (professional body)
Registration Requirements
- EBK registration
- Membership application
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
ICPAKAccountants / Auditors
Registration Requirements
- CPA(K) qualification from KASNEB
- 3 years practical experience
- Certificate of Good Standing
Architectural Association of Kenya
AAKArchitects
Registration Requirements
- B.Arch degree
- 2 years practical experience
- Board of Registration of Architects and QS (BORAQS) registration
Board of Registration of Architects & QS
BORAQSArchitects / Quantity Surveyors
Registration Requirements
- Recognized degree
- Professional interview
- 2+ years experience
Kenya Veterinary Board
KVBVeterinarians
Registration Requirements
- BVM degree
- 1-year internship
- KVB registration exam
Teachers Service Commission
TSCTeachers
Registration Requirements
- P1 / Diploma / Degree in Education
- Teaching practice completion
Institute of Certified Secretaries
ICSCompany Secretaries / Governance Professionals
Registration Requirements
- CPS(K) qualification from KASNEB
- 3 years relevant experience
Kenya Institute of Planners
KIPUrban & Regional Planners
Registration Requirements
- Degree in Urban/Regional Planning
- Physical Planners Registration Board registration
Physiotherapy Council of Kenya
PCKPhysiotherapists
Registration Requirements
- BSc Physiotherapy
- Council registration
Kenya Nutritionists & Dietitians Institute
KNDINutritionists / Dietitians
Registration Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
- KNDI registration
Estate Agents Registration Board
EARBReal Estate Agents
Registration Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Land Economics or related
- Fidelity bond
Institute of Surveyors of Kenya
ISKLand Surveyors / Valuers
Registration Requirements
- BSc Survey / Land Economics
- Survey Board or Valuers Registration Board registration
Insurance Regulatory Authority
IRAInsurance Agents / Brokers
Registration Requirements
- CII/CIIK qualification or equivalent
- IRA licensing
Capital Markets Authority
CMAInvestment Advisors / Fund Managers
Registration Requirements
- CFA or equivalent qualification
- CMA license application
- Minimum capital requirements for firms
Institute of Human Resource Management
IHRMHR Professionals
Registration Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in HR
- CHRP(K) qualification from HRMPEB
Media Council of Kenya
MCKJournalists / Media Practitioners
Registration Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Journalism or Media
- MCK accreditation
Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians & Technologists Board
KMLTTBLab Technicians / Technologists
Registration Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Medical Lab Sciences
- Board registration exam
National Construction Authority
NCAContractors / Construction Workers
Registration Requirements
- Relevant qualifications
- Financial capacity proof
- Equipment inventory
- Categories NCA1 to NCA8
About the Data
- •This directory covers the major professional regulatory bodies in Kenya. Some professions have both a statutory regulator (e.g., EBK) and a professional association (e.g., IEK).
- •Registration fees and renewal fees are approximate and may change. Always verify current fees on the body's official website.
- •Practising without valid registration in a regulated profession is a criminal offence under the respective Acts of Parliament.
- •Most bodies now offer online registration and renewal through their websites or the eCitizen platform.
- •To verify if a professional is registered, use the 'Verification URL' provided or contact the body directly.
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