The Ministry of Health has flagged off the deployment of a new group of Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing interns to various public health facilities across the country. This marks a significant step in strengthening Kenya’s healthcare workforce and boosting service delivery nationwide.
The flagging-off ceremony, held on August 1, 2025, is part of a broader strategy to ensure that health institutions are adequately staffed with competent and trained professionals. It also demonstrates the Ministry’s renewed commitment to promoting fairness, equity, and transparency in internship placements.
The move follows recent scrutiny and corrective action taken by the Ministry after it was discovered that several interns initially posted had not yet completed their academic qualifications. Earlier in the week, the Ministry revoked internship placements for 306 individuals who had been assigned posts despite not having graduated. This group was part of the original 2,098 BSc Nursing interns posted on July 1, 2025.
Following a comprehensive review of the records, it was determined that these individuals were not eligible for placement at the time of posting. The Ministry subsequently nullified their internship offers and notified all the affected universities and healthcare facilities. This action was in addition to a previous revocation of 42 other internships earlier in July, bringing the total number of revoked placements to 348.
In light of these developments, the Ministry reiterated its focus on merit-based deployment. The new batch of interns flagged off during the ceremony comprises graduates who have met all the required qualifications. This step not only ensures adherence to professional standards but also upholds public trust in the Ministry’s recruitment processes.
By addressing the earlier anomalies and ensuring only qualified candidates are placed, the Ministry aims to maintain high standards of healthcare service provision. The deployment of this new cohort is expected to fill critical staffing gaps in hospitals and health centres, especially in underserved and remote regions.
This initiative reflects a broader government commitment to streamline the healthcare system by ensuring accountability, improving quality of care, and building a resilient health workforce prepared to meet the growing demands of the population.
