NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 11 – The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has closed an unregistered dental clinic in Nairobi’s Kawangware area following reports of adverse patient outcomes linked to an illegal procedure.
In a statement, the regulator said its attention was drawn to media reports involving a dental procedure conducted at Life Clinic, an unregistered facility.
KMPDC, working with security agencies, carried out inspection and enforcement operations at the premises, but the proprietor was not present at the time of the visit.
The affected patient was traced, evacuated and referred to Kenyatta National Hospital for further treatment. As of January 9, 2026, the patient was receiving care and undergoing corrective procedures.
Further investigations revealed that the individual associated with Life Clinic operates additional unregistered health facilities.
During subsequent enforcement actions, council officers identified a 22-year-old male patient at an unauthorised inpatient unit at Jamii Medical Centre, another illegal facility. The patient was found not to be receiving appropriate medical care and was also referred to Kenyatta National Hospital.
KMPDC said the facilities linked to the investigations were closed and relevant information handed over to security agencies, with investigations ongoing and suspects being pursued by law enforcement authorities.
In the same operation, the council also shut down Wema Maternity and Nursing Home and St Annes Mission Medical for operating below required standards and with inadequate staffing.
KMPDC said these closures arose from broader compliance inspections and were not linked to the ownership of the earlier facilities.
The regulator urged members of the public to report unlicensed practitioners, illegal health facilities and repeated adverse patient outcomes to support healthcare regulation and protect public safety.
