Kenya Medical Association (KMA) is a voluntary membership organization open to all medical and dental practitioners registered inthe Republic of Kenya.It was founded in 1968 and currently has close to 3000 members. The Association has the following mandate:
•    To promote the practice of medicine in Kenya.
•    To uphold high standards of medical ethics and conduct.
•    To advice the Government, other medical bodies and the general public on matters related to health.
•    To promote the welfare of doctors.
•    To maintain the honor and interest of the medical profession.
•    To support continuing professional development (CPD) through periodic publications, seminars and scientific conferences.
•    To liaise with medical associations around the world.
KMA works closely with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (KMPDB).  It has joined with its sister organizations within the Africa region to form a Coalition of African National Medical Associations cooperation (CANMA) in the health sector together with the medical regulatory bodies and the Ministries of Health.