Kenyans ditch other professions for nursing assistant courses

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The demand for nursing assistants is not only a developed market trend. As Kenya transitions toward outpatient care, community-based support, and home-based nursing, the demand for entry-level caregivers is also growing.

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At just 22, Hilda Mwangi made the bold decision to walk away from a beauty therapy profession and dive headfirst into the healthcare world.

She enrolled in a certified nurse assistant (CNA) programme. For her, it was not just about changing careers—it was about reigniting a lifelong dream and finding better jobs abroad.

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