ALL NOTICES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN READINESS FOR THE KNDI LICENSING PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS WILL BE POSTED BELOW
1.0 Mode of Exam Administration
The KNDI licensing professional examinations will be multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that will be administered remotely using an internet-connected device from anywhere in the world.
We shall use the KNDI Online service portal to manage the exams.
All approved applicants for the licensing professional examinations should follow this link in order understand how to access the online licensing professional examinations when they are active (IMPORTANT); https://www.kndi.institute/exams/how_to_access_professional_examination_instruction.pdf
2.0 Exam Preparation
All approved applicants for the licensing professional examinations;
- MUST have created a KNDI user account for accessing updates on all examination’s procedures.
- Shall sit for the examinations they have been cleared/approved to sit for;
Certificate level applicants shall sit for one paper that is the Nutrition and Dietetics Technician Professional Examinations
Diploma level applicants shall sit for two papers;
- Paper 1: General paper in nutrition and dietetics for both specialties (Dietetics or Nutrition)
- Paper 2: Specialized as per the chosen area (Dietetics or Nutrition) for each applicant
Degree level applicants shall sit for two papers;
- Paper 1: General paper in nutrition and dietetics
- Paper 2: Specialized as per the chosen area for internship/oral examination
3.0 Exam Preparation Resources
Before you sit for your professional licensing exam, it is up to you to study and refresh your nutrition and dietetic knowledge and make sure you understand what we expect of nutritionists and dietitians who practice in Kenya.
The exam can cover any area of nutrition and dietetics practice as outlined in the KNDI core curriculum covered during your academic training at certificate, diploma and degree level.
The examinable units for the certificate, diploma and degree level examinations are available in the KNDI Downloads, Examinations Guidelines Section.
Applicants can also check;
- Kenya National Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Reference Manual.
- The Nutritionists and Dieticians Act, 2007 (Cap 253B).
- The Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute Internship Policy Guidelines
- The Kenya National Nutrition Policies, Laws and Publications.
- The Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics (JND)
The Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics (JND) is the leading Kenya’s peer reviewed refereed international journal encompassing all the sub-discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics. Subscribe to the Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics (JND) for access to the latest high-quality nutrition and dietetics research.
We base our exam questions on the standard we expect of entry-level (new graduate) nutritionists and dietitians practising in Kenya.
4.0 Calendar for 2025 Licensing Professional Examinations, Exam Notices and Timetable
SECTION 4.1 CALENDAR FOR 2025 LICENSING PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS
| PROFESSIONAL LICENSING EXAMINATIONS CALENDAR 2025 | |||
| Degree Level Examinations | |||
| ITEM | PHASE 1 (Open) | PHASE 2 (Closed) | FEE CHARGED (Kes) |
| Professional written licensing examinations application (Degree) | 1st Dec 2024 – 13th June 2025 | 1st July -31st Oct 2025
|
Kes 5,000.00
2nd installment |
| Professional written licensing examinations application deadline (Degree) | 13th June 2025 | 31st Oct 2025 | |
| Professional written licensing examinations administration (Degree) | 26th - 27th June 2025 | 13th - 14th Nov 2025 | NA |
| Certificate and Diploma Level Examinations | |||
| ITEM | PHASE 1 (Open) | PHASE 2 (Closed) | FEE CHARGED (Kes) |
| Professional written licensing examinations application (Diploma & Certificate) | 1st Dec 2024 – 13th June 2025 | 1st June - 31st Oct 2025 | 2nd installment
Certificate 1,000 Diploma 5,000 |
| Professional written licensing examinations application deadline (Diploma & Certificate) | 13th June 2025 | 31st Oct 2025 | |
| Professional written licensing examinations administration (Diploma & Certificate) | 23rd - 25th June 2025 | 10th -12th Nov 2025 | NA |
4.2 Exam Timetable and Instructions
The Examinations Timetable and Instructions in readiness for the June 2025 Licensing Professional Examinations will be available here
NOTE:
- Examinations will only be active as per the schedule day and time on the timetable.
- Applicants should keep checking and visiting this web-page to remain updated.
5.0 OUTCOME FOR THE LICENSING PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS
You need to pass licensing professional exams in order for you to proceed to the last and final step; application for certification and licensure.
If you don’t pass, you shall be required to redo the licensing professional examinations once.
If you would like to apply for the licensing professional examinations, visit this website for details and instructions on what is required in order for you to apply; https://www.kndi.institute/exam/
Contacts
If you have questions about professional licensing examinations, please contact;
Call Hotline 1: +254 0112 514 865
Call Hotline 2: +254 0738 608 882
Email; info@kndi.institute or exam@kndi.institute
Website: www.kndi.institute