MINISTRY OF HEALTH REPUBLIC OF KENYA
PRESS RELEASE: 26TH JUNE, 2026
POSTING OF THE 2026/2027 INTERNSHIP COHORT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
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.
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 Ministry is pleased to announce that a total of 6,360 interns will be posted across various healthcare facilities in the country to commence their 12-month Internship Programme effective 1st July 2026.
The cadres of interns to be posted are as follows:
| S/NO | CADRE | NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Medical Officer Interns | 875 |
| 2. | Dental Officer Interns | 69 |
| 3. | Pharmacy Officer Interns | 615 |
| 4. | BSc Nursing Officer Interns | 2,000 |
| 5. | BSc Clinical Officer Interns | 705 |
| 6. | Clinical Officer Interns (Diploma) | 2,096 |
| TOTAL | 6,360 |
How to Apply
All eligible pre-interns are required to collect their internship offer letters in person on Monday, 29th June, 2026, at the Ministry of Health Headquarters, Afya House, Nairobi, from 9.00 a.m.
Please note that the offer letters will only be issued upon presentation of a valid National Identity Card.
HON. ADEN DUALE, EGH
CABINET SECRETARY