We shape the future
of Nursing in Kenya.
We’re here to improve patient care by supporting both individuals and organizations to advance the nursing profession. From advocating for policy change and improvement to training and certifying, the National Nurses Association of Kenya exists to give every nurse in Kenya the best chance of success.
Career growth through training
Accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training for both online and on site, with accredited CPD points for licence renewal and career progression.
Advanced Wound Care Training
Specialist training in the assessment and management of acute and chronic wounds, delivered through the NNAK Academy. The programme is part of NNAK's accredited Continuing Professional Development offering, available both online and on site.
- Wound assessment and classification
- Dressing selection and application
- Infection prevention and control
- Chronic wound management
- Accredited CPD points
- Online and on-site delivery
Basic Life Support Training
Basic Life Support certification for practising nurses across all cadres. Delivered through the NNAK Academy as accredited Continuing Professional Development, with CPD points that count towards licence renewal.
- Adult and paediatric resuscitation
- Airway management
- Automated external defibrillator use
- Certification on completion
- CPD points for licence renewal
- Online and on-site delivery
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification and refresher courses for nurses working in critical and emergency care settings. Part of the NNAK Academy's accredited Continuing Professional Development programme.
- Advanced airway and ventilation
- Cardiac rhythm recognition
- Emergency pharmacology
- Team-based resuscitation
- Certification and refresher pathways
- Accredited CPD points
NNAK Nursing School
Pre-service nursing education delivered under the National Nurses Association of Kenya, preparing students for professional practice across all cadres of nursing.
- Pre-service nursing education
- Clinical placement and supervision
- Experienced nurse educators
- Evidence-based curriculum
- Professional practice preparation
- Pathway into NNAK membership
NCLEX School
NCLEX preparation training for Kenyan nurses pursuing international practice. The programme supports members through examination readiness as part of NNAK's nurse migration support.
- NCLEX-RN examination preparation
- Question banks and mock examinations
- Structured revision programme
- Guidance on international licensure
- Support for nurse migration
- Online and on-site delivery
IELTS Training
English language proficiency training for nurses seeking to live, work or study abroad. Delivered through the NNAK Academy alongside the Association's wider nurse migration support.
- Listening and reading practice
- Academic and general writing
- Speaking practice sessions
- Mock examinations
- Preparation for overseas practice
- Online and on-site delivery
How to Join NNAK
Joining the National Nurses Association of Kenya takes three steps — and connects you to advocacy, welfare support and accredited training for the rest of your career.
1. Complete the application form
Membership is open to all cadres of nurses in Kenya. Submit your completed application form through your HR manager, or directly to the secretariat.
2. Pay your subscription
Subscriptions are paid directly on the member portal. Ordinary membership is Kshs 300 monthly by check-off, or Kshs 3,600 renewable annually.
3. Access the member portal
Once your subscription is confirmed, sign in to the member portal to manage your membership and access Association benefits.
Our promise to every nurse
We’re here to improve patient care by supporting both individuals and organizations to advance the nursing profession — through advocacy, research, welfare and training.
- To advocate for policy change and improvement
- To train and certify nurses across all cadres
- To partner with research organizations on clinical research
- To generate evidence-based nursing practices
- To support members through a social welfare program
- To initiate evidence-based projects that address community needs
- To provide accredited CPD training, online and on site
- To give every nurse in Kenya the best chance of success
Meet our management team
The National Executive Committee leads the National Nurses Association of Kenya on behalf of members, representing all cadres of nurses across the country.
Hon. Collins Otieno Ajwang
National Chairman
National Executive Committee
Hon. Charles Sande
National 1st Vice Chairperson
National Executive Committee
Hon. Dennis Ngao Mbithi
National 2nd Vice Chairperson
National Executive Committee
Hon. Daniel Chelal
National Secretary
National Executive Committee
Hon. Lilian Bosibori Ndege
National Vice Secretary
National Executive Committee
Hon. Marcellina Ndegwa
National Treasurer
National Executive Committee
Hon. Collins Otieno Ajwang
National Chairman
National Executive Committee
Hon. Charles Sande
National 1st Vice Chairperson
National Executive Committee
Hon. Dennis Ngao Mbithi
National 2nd Vice Chairperson
National Executive Committee
Hon. Daniel Chelal
National Secretary
National Executive Committee
Hon. Lilian Bosibori Ndege
National Vice Secretary
National Executive Committee
Hon. Marcellina Ndegwa
National Treasurer
National Executive Committee
Our Partners
The Association partners with research organizations, institutions and industry to advance nursing practice and to widen the opportunities available to our members.
