The KNH School of Nursing is one of Kenya's leading institutions for post-basic specialised nursing training.
Located within Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi, the school was established in 1996 to strengthen specialised nursing services by training nurses in critical care, theatre, renal, emergency, oncology and neonatal care.
The institution is accredited by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) and offers higher diploma programmes alongside short professional courses for healthcare workers.
KNH School of Nursing Courses
KNH School of Nursing offers accredited higher diploma programmes in specialised nursing fields, including critical care, oncology, nephrology, and emergency nursing, alongside professional short courses.Higher Diploma Programmes
| Course | Duration | Intake | Fees (KSh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing | 1 Year | April & September | 232,500 |
| Higher Diploma in Perioperative Nursing | 1 Year | September | 232,500 |
| Higher Diploma in Neonatal Nursing | 1 Year | September | 232,500 |
| Higher Diploma in Nephrology Nursing | 1 Year | April & September | 232,500 |
| Higher Diploma in Trauma & Emergency Nursing | 1 Year | September | 232,500 |
| Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing | 1 Year | September | 232,500 |
Note: International students pay KSh 300,500 per programme.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- KRN/M, KRCHN or BScN qualification
- At least two years of work experience (three years for KNH staff)
- KCSE Mean Grade C- or Division III at O-Level
- Professional certificates
- NCK registration certificate
- Valid NCK practising licence
- National ID or Passport
- Valid medical insurance cover (NHIF or equivalent)
Foreign applicants must also provide translated academic documents (where applicable), KNEC equation of certificates and obtain a temporary NCK licence before commencing training.
Additional Fees
Students undertaking higher diploma programmes are required to pay:
- NCK indexing, training materials and licensure examination fee – KSh 23,400
- Application fee – KSh 1,500
Short Courses
| Course | Duration | Fees (KSh) |
|---|---|---|
| Stoma, Wound and Continence Care | 3 Months | 40,500 |
| Theatre Sterile Assistant | 6 Months | 60,500 |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) | Varies | Contact School |
| Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | Varies | Contact School |
Application Requirements for Short Courses
Applicants should submit:
- Academic and professional certificates
- Valid practising licence (where applicable)
- National ID or Passport
- Original bank payment slip
- Valid email address and mobile phone number
Please note that tuition fees may change. Prospective students should contact the school for the latest fee schedules, payment procedures and admission updates.
KNH School of Nursing Contacts
Location: Kenyatta National Hospital, Ngong Road, Nairobi
Phone: 020 272 6300, 0709 854 000, 0730 643 000
