Key takeaways
- Many professions require registration before you can practise.
- Professional bodies set ethics, training and continuing development.
- Always verify a professional is registered before hiring them.
- Membership boosts credibility with clients.
In this guide
Professional bodies in Kenya register practitioners, set ethical standards and protect the public. Whether you are hiring an accountant or building a career, here are the key bodies to know.
Finance and business
- ICPAK: Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.
- ICS: Institute of Certified Secretaries.
- ICIFA: Institute of Certified Investment and Financial Analysts.
- KISM: Kenya Institute of Supplies Management.
- IHRM: Institute of Human Resource Management.
- MSK: Marketing Society of Kenya.
Law
- LSK: Law Society of Kenya.
Engineering, built environment and land
- EBK: Engineers Board of Kenya (registration) and IEK: Institution of Engineers of Kenya.
- BORAQS: Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors.
- AAK: Architectural Association of Kenya.
- ISK: Institution of Surveyors of Kenya.
- EARB: Estate Agents Registration Board.
Health
- KMPDC: Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council.
- NCK: Nursing Council of Kenya.
- PSK: Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya.
- KMLTTB: Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.
Technology
- ICT Society of Kenya and the ISACA Kenya Chapter for IT and audit professionals.
Why they matter
- Verify a professional is licensed before you hire them.
- Members commit to codes of ethics and continuing development.
- Membership builds trust with clients and tender committees.
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Frequently asked questions
Why should I check professional registration?
It confirms the person is qualified and accountable to a disciplinary body.
Is KASNEB a professional body?
KASNEB is an examinations body; ICPAK registers and regulates accountants.
Can professional bodies help my business?
Yes, through training, networking events, standards and directories of members.
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