Kenya Medical Association

What Kenya Medical Association does

Kenya Medical Association (KMA) is the national professional membership association for doctors and dentists registered to practice in Kenya. Founded in 1968, it is the sole umbrella body recognized by Kenya's national decision-making boards for the practice of medicine and patient protection, giving it a statutory voice in health-sector policy and personnel matters. The association serves three primary segments: registered medical and dental practitioners, early-career doctors through the KMA Young Doctors Network (launched 2018), and healthcare researchers engaged through the peer-reviewed East Africa Medical Journal (EAMJ).

KMA's product surface spans a self-service membership portal (kma.or.ke), a third-party e-learning platform for Continuing Medical Education operated under a partnership with the World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA), an annual scientific conference hosted for 54 consecutive years, the EAMJ peer-reviewed journal, the annual Medicus magazine, and a growing set of member committees covering public health, reproductive health, physician well-being, human rights, research and ethics, and policy advocacy. The WCEA platform delivers self-paced CME via web and a Google Play mobile app with offline course downloads and automatic CPD record syncing to regulatory councils. Regional expansion was initiated in August 2024 via the launch of the KMA Garissa division serving North Eastern Kenya.

KMA's revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed but are derived from three streams: recurring annual membership dues from registered doctors and dentists, annual scientific conference registration fees and corporate sponsorships (with the 54th conference scheduled for April 20-23, 2027 in Naivasha), and fees for CME courses and webinars delivered through the WCEA platform and direct KMA programs. KMA is governed by a bi-annually elected National Executive Council led by President Dr. Ibrahim Matende and CEO Dr. Brenda Obondo, with 159 employees based at its headquarters at KMA Centre, Upper Hill, Nairobi.

Name

Kenya Medical Association

Legal name

Kenya Medical Association

Website

https://kma.co.ke

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kenya Medical Association is the national professional membership association for doctors and dentists in Kenya, providing advocacy, CME via a WCEA-powered e-learning platform, an annual scientific conference, the East Africa Medical Journal, and policy influence through statutory board representation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Medical Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Humanitarian Health Coordination & Emergency Response Partnerships (HLAJAOAI)

Keywords

• Medical professional association
• Continuing medical education
• Doctor advocacy services
• Professional healthcare membership
• Medical research publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from doctors and dentists registered to practice in Kenya, providing access to benefits, resources, professional development, and advocacy representation
2. Annual Scientific Conference Revenue: Revenue generated from the KMA Annual Scientific Conference, including registration fees, sponsorships, and exhibition revenues. The 54th conference is scheduled for April 20-23, 2027 in Naivasha, Kenya
3. CME / Webinar Fees: Fees from continuing medical education programs, webinars, and online courses facilitated through the WCEA e-learning platform and direct KMA-hosted CME events

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kenya Medical Association is a national professional membership association that provides registered doctors and dentists in Kenya with advocacy representation, continuing medical education through the WCEA-powered e-learning platform, peer-reviewed publishing via the East Africa Medical Journal and KMA Medicus magazine, and annual scientific conferences for professional development. It also operates dedicated committees and sub-brands such as the Young Doctors Network and the KMA Garissa regional division to support welfare, networking, and policy influence for the medical profession in Kenya.

Product overview

Kenya Medical Association operates primarily as a membership organization offering a unified portal for member services, continuing medical education through an e-learning platform, annual scientific conferences, and member publications. The portfolio consists of the core KMA website and member portal for membership management, the WCEA-powered e-learning platform for CME/CPD courses, the annual scientific conference for professional development, the Young Doctors Network (YDN) for early-career physicians, the East Africa Medical Journal (EAMJ) for peer-reviewed research, and the KMA Medicus magazine. These products serve the association's mission of championing doctor welfare and quality healthcare through professional development, advocacy, and knowledge sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KMA Young Doctors Network (KMA-YDN): A committee under KMA launched in April 2018 to increase participation of younger professionals in the association while offering networking opportunities, mentorship in leadership and professional development.
• KMA YDN
• KMA Garissa

Products and services

• KMA Membership Annual voluntary membership for doctors and dentists registered to practice in Kenya, providing access to welfare advocacy, CME/professional development programs, scientific conferences, peer-reviewed publications, and representation on national health decision-making boards.
• KMA E-Learning Platform (WCEA) Self-paced e-learning platform for Continuous Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) delivered via web and mobile app, enabling offline course downloads and automatic CPD record syncing with regulatory councils.
• KMA Annual Scientific Conference Annual in-person scientific conference featuring presentations, policy discussions, and professional development for medical practitioners, with sponsorship and exhibition opportunities for organizations.
• East Africa Medical Journal (EAMJ) Peer-reviewed medical journal publishing clinical insights and original research, serving as a knowledge dissemination platform for the medical community across East Africa.
• KMA Medicus Magazine Annual KMA publication exploring topics related to medical practice and the changing landscape of medicine, with the 11th edition themed 'The Changing Landscape of Medicine.'
• KMA Young Doctors Network (YDN) Network and committee within KMA for young doctors under 40 or within 5 years of completing undergraduate studies, offering networking, mentorship, leadership development, and professional development opportunities.
• KMA CME Webinars and Programs Regular Continuing Medical Education webinars and online programs hosted by KMA on healthcare topics, including topics like SBRT in benign tumors, leadership training, occupational health, climate change, and AI in healthcare.
• KMA Garissa Regional Division Regional division of KMA serving the North Eastern Kenya region, providing medical advocacy and support for healthcare professionals in the Garissa area.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Africa Center for Health Systems and Gender Justice (ACHGJ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026KMA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Africa Center for Health Systems and Gender Justice to collaborate on expanding access to reproductive healthcare in Kenya, with particular focus on improving access to safe and legal abortion services and advancing sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR). The partnership covers joint advocacy initiatives, capacity building for healthcare providers, policy engagement, and strengthening access to safe, evidence-based reproductive healthcare services. Signed by KMA President Dr. Simon Kigondu and ACHGJ Executive Director Dr. Stellah Bosire.
• Kenya Institute of Public Health (KIPH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025KMA signed an MOU with the Kenya Institute of Public Health (KIPH), an authorized Training Partner of the Project Management Institute (PMI), USA. The partnership aims to strengthen project management capacity within Kenya's health sector by promoting Project Management Professional (PMP) practice and training among healthcare professionals. This collaboration opens pathways for KMA members to gain globally recognized PMP certification. The ceremony was held at KMA Headquarters on October 31, 2025, with Dr. Eliud Mwangi representing KIPH and Dr. Simon Kigondu representing KMA.
• Reckitt (Dettol)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 October 2024KMA partnered with Reckitt (Dettol brand) to hold a handwashing demonstration at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital on Global Handwashing Day, October 15, 2024. Under the theme 'Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?', the event focused on hand hygiene in healthcare settings, particularly in pediatric wards. Dettol representatives provided expert insights on global handwashing campaigns and the role of simple hygiene habits in preventing common illnesses.
• World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA)coreTechnology or IntegrationKMA partnered with the World Continuing Education Alliance to provide a mobile and web-based e-learning platform (kma.wcea.education) for delivering Continuous Medical Education (CME) to KMA members. The platform offers self-paced courses, offline downloading, and automatic CPD record syncing with regulatory councils. KMA members can also access the WCEA app on Google Play for CPD tracking.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American Medical Association (AMA): The AMA is the national professional membership association for physicians in the United States, with analogous functions to KMA: advocacy for doctor welfare, CME delivery, peer-reviewed publishing (JAMA), and policy influence on national health regulation. Both organizations serve as the umbrella professional body for doctors in their respective countries.
• British Medical Association (BMA): The BMA is the national doctors' trade union and professional association in the UK, providing member advocacy, CME, scientific publishing, and policy engagement. It is directly comparable to KMA in its membership-driven model, advocacy remit, and national scope within its country.
• Indian Medical Association (IMA): IMA is the national voluntary association of doctors in India, providing CME, advocacy, and member benefits comparable to KMA. It operates with a similar membership-fee-driven model and serves as the country's primary professional voice for physicians.
• South African Medical Association (SAMA): SAMA is the professional membership body representing doctors in South Africa, providing advocacy, CME, and policy engagement. Comparable to KMA in providing a national voice for doctors across private and public sectors in an African context.
• Nigerian Medical Association (NMA): The NMA is the national professional association for doctors and dentists in Nigeria, with similar mission to advocate for physician welfare, deliver CME, and influence health policy. It is a comparable African medical association operating in a similar regulatory and economic environment to KMA.

Broad incumbents

• World Medical Association (WMA): The WMA is an international confederation of national medical associations including KMA. While it does not directly compete, it operates broadly in the same professional advocacy and medical ethics space and influences the global policy environment in which KMA operates.

Others

• Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF): KHF is the healthcare private sector umbrella body in Kenya, representing providers, insurers, and suppliers. While not a direct competitor to KMA, it operates in the same Kenyan healthcare policy ecosystem and engages KMA on overlapping advocacy issues.
• East African Community (EAC) Medical Board: The EAC coordinates cross-border professional regulation of medical practitioners across East Africa. It is relevant to KMA as a supranational body whose policies affect Kenyan doctors and medical practice, creating both an enabling environment and a coordination challenge.

Regional players

• Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT): MAT is the national professional body for doctors in Tanzania. It is comparable to KMA in mission and function but serves a different East African country, making it a regional peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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