Kenyan Nurses Build Futures in Brandenburg
Karen Mumo, a 27-year-old Kenyan nurse with a psychology degree, is bound for a senior care home in Potsdam, Germany. Her employer now funds her German classes, where she’s reaching B2 level. Connected through Nairobi’s AG German Institute, founded in 2023 by Tobias Glaszner, Kerem Akdogan, and Victor Lekaram, Mumo is among many tapping into Germany’s need for healthcare workers.
Kenya produces thousands of graduates yearly, but jobs are scarce. Meanwhile, Germany’s nursing shortage could hit 690,000 by 2049. A 2024 migration agreement between the nations is boosting opportunities. AG German Institute, already self-sustaining, has placed 100 nurses, supporting them through visas and training recognition.
Mumo and four peers from Nairobi Hospital’s nursing program will start in June. “Nursing is my passion,” she says, eager for better conditions despite language challenges. Read more: From Nairobi Hospital to Potsdam Care Home
Scholarship for Kenyan Registered Nurses
Kes. 15,000/mo
- Guaranteed interviews with German hospitals
- Digital Course Materials
- Visa, flight ticket & language certificate
- No Extra Costs
The whole course up to B1 takes 6 months. The total cost of the course is 90,000 Ksh and can be paid monthly (15,000Ksh).
General Courses
Kes. 15,000/mo
LANGUAGE ONLY
- Intensive language course
- Digital Course Materials
- Preparation for the Goethe/ÖSD exam
- Face to face classes
A1, A2 and B1 are two-month courses, while B2 is a four-month course. Tuition fees can be paid monthly.