Physiotherapy becomes Kenya’s most popular university course

A group of medical students study human anatomy using a skeleton model.

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Physiotherapy is increasingly emerging as one of the most popular courses among Kenyan university students, reflecting a shift in career interests and a growing awareness of rehabilitation medicine.

The latest Economic Survey report published by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics shows that the number of students enrolled in physiotherapy rose by 29 percent to 730 in the 2024/25 academic year, up from 566 in 2023/24 and 429 the previous year.

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