The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has pledged to crack down on illegal practitioners.
KMPDC data shows 17,749 locally registered doctors, of whom 11,751 are currently practising.
In contrast, 1,663 licensed foreign doctors are registered in Kenya, but only 546 are actively practising.
In a statement, KMPDC Chief Executive Officer David Kariuki noted that the audit is aimed at guaranteeing the highest standards of healthcare and patient safety.
