Kenya Ministry of Health Announces Posting of 2025/2026 Internship Cohort. The Ministry of Health, in fulfilment of its commitment to ensure the timely deployment of interns by 1st July 2025, is pleased to announce the official posting of 6,484 healthcare interns under the 2025/2026 Interning Cohort. The milestone underscores the Ministry’s continued dedication to strengthening Kenya’s health workforce and developing a pipeline of skilled hands-on professionals to support service delivery across the country.
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The interns will be deployed to accredited internship centres, where they will undertake a 12-month structured internship programme designed to provide supervised clinical training and practical exposure in real-world healthcare settings.
The deployed cadres and their respective numbers are as follows:
| S/NO. | CADRE | NUMBER OF INTERNS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Officer Intern | 1,147 |
| 2 | Dentist Intern | 87 |
| 3 | Pharmacist Intern | 500 |
| 4 | BSc Clinical Officer Intern | 659 |
| 5 | Clinical Officer Intern (Diploma) | 1,993 |
| 6 | BSc Nursing Officer Intern | 2,098 |
| TOTAL | 6,484 |
All eligible pre-Interns are advised to collect their posting letters in person on Monday, 30 June 2025, from 9:00 a.m. at the Ministry of Health Headquarters-Afya House, Nairobi. Please note that posting letters will only be issued upon presentation of a valid National Identity Card. Timely collection will facilitate smooth reporting and preparation at the designated facilities.
HON. ADEN DUALE, EGH
CABINET SECRETARY