NURSING COUNCIL OF KENYA RE-ACCREDITS MKU SCHOOL OF NURSING

Mount Kenya University (MKU)’s School of Nursing has been officially presented with a
certificate of accreditation of nursing programmes by the Nursing Council of Kenya.
The university’s vice-chancellor, Prof Deogratius Jaganyi, says the institution was first
granted approval to train nursing students in 2012. “The first re-accreditation was
successfully conducted in 2017, and this is the second re-accreditation,” he said.

The VC said since 2012, the nursing programme has produced over 1,200 qualified
nurses who are making a significant impact in the healthcare sector both locally and
internationally. “We have set two ultra-modern nursing skills laboratories that are utilised
by nursing and other medical students,” he said.

Prof Jaganyi said this re-accreditation underscores MKU’s unwavering commitment to
providing world-class nursing education that meets and exceeds regulatory standards.
“The Nursing Council inspected the University and affiliated Hospitals in November
2024, with an aim to increase number of nursing students per intake,” he added.

Awarding MKU, the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Nursing Council of Kenya, Dr
Lister Onsongo said training of nurses world over is guided by the International Council
of Nurses which is the umbrella body for all nurses. “This council guides training and
practice of nurses by setting standards to allow quality care of patients,” she said.

“Nursing training in Kenya is anchored under the international Council of Nurses where
nurses trained and working in Kenya are eligible to practice nursing in any part of the
world. The council standards for approval or reaccreditation of training for nurses need
to be met to conform with the international standards,” she added.

The registrar said after another five years, the Nursing Council will inspect MKU again
for another reaccreditation. “We encourage the university to keep on tract all the
requirements both critical and non-critical for subsequent awards,” she cautioned.

She said the Nursing Council of Kenya recognizes the efforts put by the institution to
maintain high standards that has enabled this reaccreditation for another period of five
years. “There are ultra modern skills laboratories at the university worth international
standards, fully equipped with high fidelity mannequins. This is an investment worth
nursing training and please keep up this high standard,” she told management of the
school.

Congratulating MKU, Ms Onsongo also applauded the institution for applying for
additional number of nursing students as there is a huge demand to train more nurses
for local and international markets. “We recognize that the need to train nurses in Kenya
has gone high and institutions have to be in tandem with this demand,” she said.

Appreciating the latest re-accreditation certificate, Prof Jaganyi said the university looks
forward to be awarded additional number of students by the Nursing Council. “ Looking
ahead, MKU aims to integrate cutting-edge technology and research-driven
methodologies to prepare our nursing students for the evolving healthcare landscape,”
he added.

The VC said MKU values the strong collaborative relationship with the Nursing Council
and remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of nursing education. “We
extend gratitude to our dedicated staff, students, and partners who have played a
pivotal role in ensuring the success of our nursing program. We also welcome aspiring
nurses to join our program and be part of a legacy of excellence in nursing education at
MKU,” he said.

Present at the function was Ms Ann Mukuna, Director of Standards, Nursing Council of
Kenya; MKU’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Research Affairs; Dr. Solomon
Mwaniki, Principal, College of Health Sciences, Dr. Josphat Njuguna, Dean, School of
Nursing, Dr. George Njoroge.

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