KenyanNurse

What KenyanNurse does

KenyanNurse is a private nursing and healthcare career consultancy founded in 2018 by Simiyu Paul and formally incorporated in 2020, headquartered in Eldoret, Kenya. The firm operates eight offices (Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Kisii, plus Eldoret HQ in Kenya; Kampala in Uganda; and Blackpool in the UK) and runs two sister companies, UgandanNurse Consultants LTD and GlobalNurse Consultants LTD, giving it a multi-country delivery footprint. Its core offering is an end-to-end pathway for East African nurses seeking overseas licensure and employment, spanning school admissions counseling, English proficiency exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, OET), clinical certification (BLS, ACLS), and NCLEX-RN exam preparation delivered through a licensed ReMar V2 NCLEX Review partnership, followed by overseas recruitment support.

KenyanNurse monetizes primarily through one-time training fees structured as named packages (for example, the USRN Journey bundle around KES 230,000), commitment fees for school admissions services, and recruitment-related professional service fees. Distribution is multi-channel: in-person instruction across its offices, authorized exam delivery venues via partnerships with the British Council, ETS, and OET, and a US placement channel opened in 2025 through a partnership with Avant Healthcare Professionals. Regulatory credentials underpinning the model include a National Employment Authority (NEA) overseas recruitment license and Commission for University Education (CUE) accreditation, plus an AHA affiliation for BLS/ACLS delivery.

The company's customer base is predominantly B2C — individual nurses and prospective nursing students — with a growing B2B placement dimension via Avant. Headcount of 251-500 employees and the recent cadence of partnership and geographic expansion (Uganda, UK, US placement) point to a scaling, multi-jurisdiction operator rather than a single-market training shop, though no revenue or funding figures are publicly disclosed in the available data.

Name

KenyanNurse

Legal name

KenyanNurse Consultants Limited

Website

https://kenyannurse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KenyanNurse is a private nursing consultancy headquartered in Eldoret, Kenya that prepares East African nurses for international licensure and employment, delivering NCLEX, IELTS, TOEFL, OET, BLS, and ACLS training, school admissions support, and overseas recruitment across offices in Kenya, Uganda, and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Career Consultancy

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO), Thematic & Discipline-Specific Study Abroad Programs (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAAAC)

Keywords

• Nursing exam preparation
• International nurse recruitment
• Healthcare career consultancy
• NCLEX training services
• Nurse relocation support

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Programs: One-time fees for training programs including NCLEX, IELTS, TOEFL, OET, BLS/ACLS, and Qatar DHP Licensure. Training delivered through physical classrooms and online virtual sessions.
2. USRN Journey Comprehensive Program: Total program fees for complete US nursing career pathway including NCLEX training, SBoN application, Pearson VUE registration. Multi-currency pricing: KES 230,000 / £1,640 / UGX 6,900,000 / ₦2,530,000
3. School Admission Services: Commitment fees for local Kenyan nursing school admissions (KES 2,000) and UK university admissions (KES 10,000 / £100 / UGX 300,000 / ₦110,000)
4. International Recruitment Services: Overseas nurse recruitment support and employer matching services, including CV alignment (KES 2,000) and placement support for US-based nursing agencies like Avant Healthcare Professionals
5. Exam Booking Services: IELTS, TOEFL, OET exam booking assistance with variable fees based on provider pricing and exchange rates

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KenyanNurse is a nursing consultancy firm that delivers professional training programs (NCLEX, IELTS, TOEFL, OET, BLS/ACLS) and provides overseas career and recruitment support to nurses, primarily from Kenya, Uganda, and other African countries. The company operates an end-to-end pathway from local school admissions through exam preparation, credentialing, and international job placement, including the USRN Journey Program and UK university admission services. Revenue is generated through one-time program fees paid by individual candidates across multiple currencies (KES, GBP, UGX, NGN).

Product overview

KenyanNurse is a nursing and healthcare consultancy offering a comprehensive suite of training and career services. The core offering consists of professional exam preparation programs (NCLEX, IELTS, TOEFL, OET, BLS/ACLS) combined with international career pathways (USRN Journey Program for U.S. nursing careers and UK School Admission for UK university programs). Additional services include local school admissions, relocation consultancy, employer matching, and economic empowerment programs. The company operates as a unified platform connecting nurses with training, credentialing, and overseas employment opportunities through partnerships with ReMar NCLEX Review, British Council, ETS, University of Sunderland, and Avant Healthcare Professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• USRN Journey Program - Independent Pathway Self-sponsored 6-month program enabling nurses to become U.S. Registered Nurses (USRN); includes NCLEX training, SBoN and Pearson VUE applications, BLS/ACLS certification, IELTS training, CV alignment, and job placement support. Total cost: KES 230,000 (£1,640 / UGX 6,900,000 / NGN 2,530,000).
• USRN Journey Program - Sponsored Pathway Agency-supported pathway for U.S. nursing careers including CV submission, screening, clinical interview, contract signing, NCLEX training, credential evaluation, and visa processing; estimated duration 2-3 years.
• NCLEX Training NCLEX-RN exam preparation course delivered in partnership with ReMar-Nurse (Prof. Regina), covering all NCLEX-RN exam topics. Fee KES 25,000 includes two books and 6-month ReMar Training Account access; intakes on the 1st and 15th of each month.
• IELTS Training English language proficiency training for IELTS exam preparation; available as online course (KES 10,000, 6 weeks) or physical classroom training (KES 15,000). Includes listening, reading, writing, and speaking preparation with British Council-certified trainers.
• BLS Training Basic Life Support certification training accredited by the American Heart Association; one-day course covering high-quality CPR, AED use, and choking management. Fee: KES 6,000; intakes twice per month.
• ACLS Training Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification training accredited by the American Heart Association; two-day course covering cardiac arrest management, stroke care, ECG interpretation, and emergency pharmacology. Fee: KES 18,000; intakes twice monthly.
• TOEFL Training TOEFL iBT exam preparation training provided in partnership with ETS, available at multiple exam centres across Kenya including MOI University, Uzima University, KEMU, and MUST.
• OET Training Occupational English Test preparation training in partnership with Box Hill Cambridge Language Assessment, offered at multiple exam venues across Kenya.
• Qatar DHP Nursing Licensure Training Comprehensive training for Qatar DHP Nursing Licensure including Prometric Exam preparation. Fee: KES 10,000 with weekly Monday intakes.
• UK School Admission Service International nursing school admission service placing diploma/degree holders into Top-Up degrees or Master's programs in UK universities, delivered in partnership with University of Sunderland. Includes NMC CBT Training and NMC Registration support. Commitment fee: KES 10,000 / £100 / UGX 300,000 / NGN 110,000.
• Local School Admission Service Admission guidance for Kenyan nursing schools based on KCSE results, matching candidates to Certificate, Diploma, or Degree programs. Commitment fee: KES 2,000.
• Relocation Consultancy Personalized support for work or study relocation to UK, US, Canada, Australia, Ireland, or New Zealand, including visa processing, cultural preparation, and settlement assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• NCLEX pass rate - ReMar NCLEX Review system designed to help candidates pass on first attempt

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Avant Healthcare ProfessionalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Official Affiliate partnership with Avant Healthcare Professionals for US nurse recruitment. KenyanNurse is authorized to recruit NCLEX and IELTS passed nurses (USRNs) for placement in US hospitals. Provides employer sponsorship, visa processing, and relocation support.
• British Council KenyacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with British Council Kenya to provide IELTS training and manage IELTS exam venues across Kenya. KenyanNurse is a mandated partner for IELTS exam booking, training, and test venue management.
• Educational Testing Service (ETS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with ETS to provide TOEFL iBT training and manage TOEFL iBT exam venues in Kenya. Provides booking services and tailored preparation programs.
• Box Hill Cambridge Language Assessment (OET)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with Box Hill Cambridge Language Assessment to offer OET exam training and manage OET exam venues in Kenya.
• National Employment Authority (NEA)coreOthers · 1 January 2024Licensed by NEA to carry out local and overseas ethical recruitment. Provides regulatory compliance for nurse recruitment services.
• Commission for University Education (CUE)coreOthers · 1 January 2023Licensed by CUE to recruit students for local and international universities and colleges. Provides regulatory compliance for education placement services.
• ReMar NCLEX Review (Prof. Regina Callion)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership with Prof. Regina, founder of ReMar NCLEX Review, to provide NCLEX training to nurses in Kenya, Uganda, and across Africa. Official ReMar NCLEX Training Partner in Africa.
• University of Sunderland (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic academic partner offering BScN, MScN, and Top-Up programs. Enables nurses to earn internationally recognized UK qualifications through 1-year top-up degrees and Master's programs.
• American Heart Association (AHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an accredited AHA training centre, KenyanNurse delivers globally recognized BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification programs for nurses preparing for US nursing careers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Avant Healthcare Professionals: US-based international nurse recruitment agency placing foreign-trained RNs in US hospitals. Direct peer and current channel partner of KenyanNurse; both recruit NCLEX+IELTS-qualified African nurses for US placement, with overlapping candidate funnels.
• ReMar NCLEX Review: US NCLEX prep content provider (Prof. Regina Callion) and current licensor of the ReMar V2 system used by KenyanNurse. Direct peer in NCLEX exam preparation with overlapping African candidate market.
• Connetics USA: International nurse recruitment agency specializing in placing foreign-trained RNs (including African and Filipino nurses) into US healthcare facilities. Operates a similar end-to-end recruitment, immigration, and relocation model to KenyanNurse's USRN Journey.
• O'Grady Peyton International: International nurse and allied health recruitment division of AMN Healthcare, recruiting RNs from outside the US for placement in US hospitals. Comparable model to KenyanNurse's US pathway but with broader geographic sourcing.
• KC Overseas Education: India-headquartered international education consultancy placing students into overseas universities (UK, US, Canada, Australia). Comparable consultative model and overseas placement services to KenyanNurse's UK Top-Up program.

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Global international education services company placing students into overseas universities and operating IELTS test centers. Overlaps with KenyanNurse's UK university placement and IELTS exam venue management.
• AMN Healthcare: Largest US healthcare staffing and workforce solutions company, operating O'Grady Peyton International for foreign-nurse recruitment. Broad incumbent with international sourcing arm directly overlapping KenyanNurse's US placement business.
• Cambridge Boxhill Language Assessment (OET): Owner of the Occupational English Test and an existing KenyanNurse partner. Broad incumbent in healthcare English proficiency testing with overlapping OET training and venue management services.
• British Council: UK cultural organization that administers IELTS globally and is a current KenyanNurse partner. Overlaps with KenyanNurse's IELTS training and venue operations across Kenya.

Emerging players

• Edvoy: Digital international education platform founded by former IDP/KC Overseas operators, providing overseas admissions and IELTS prep guidance. Emerging peer in the same overseas-admissions + English-proficiency-test-prep space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KenyanNurse

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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