NAIROBI– The Ministry of Health has announced the posting of 6,360 healthcare interns across the country for the 2026/2027 internship programme, with deployment set to commence on July 1, 2026.
In a press release issued on Friday, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said preparations for the deployment of the new cohort have been finalized, marking a significant step in strengthening Kenya’s healthcare workforce.
“The Ministry of Health wishes to inform Healthcare Professional Pre-Interns, stakeholders, and the general public that preparations for the deployment of the 2026/2027 Internship Cohort have been finalized,” CS Duale said.
He noted that the internship programme is essential in equipping healthcare graduates with the practical skills required to deliver quality and responsive healthcare services across the country.
“In line with the Ministry’s mandate to ensure the availability of a skilled and competent health workforce, this internship programme is a critical step in equipping pre-interns with the hands-on experience necessary to deliver quality and responsive healthcare services to the people of Kenya,“ the CS stated.
According to the Ministry, the 6,360 interns will be distributed as follows:
- Medical Officer Interns: 875
- Dental Officer Interns: 69
- Pharmacy Officer Interns: 615
- BSc Nursing Officer Interns: 2,000
- BSc Clinical Officer Interns: 705
- Clinical Officer Interns (Diploma): 2,096
The Ministry has directed all eligible pre-interns to collect their internship offer letters in person on Monday, June 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. at Afya House, the Ministry of Health headquarters in Nairobi.
CS Duale emphasized that offer letters will only be issued upon presentation of a valid National Identity Card.
The 12-month internship programme is expected to officially begin on July 1, 2026, with interns reporting to healthcare facilities across the country to begin their clinical training.
