The Maseno Mission Hospital School of Nursing began in 1935 training assistant midwives. This program was phased out when the need for enrolled nurses was identified in Kenya. This enrolled nurses program continued at Maseno Mission Hospital School of Nursing for a number of years. In 1991, the Nursing Council of Kenya made the transition to the 2½-year Kenyan Enrolled Community Health Nurse (KECHN) program which required new educational and training standards.

Over the years, the Maseno Mission Hospital School of Nursing has experienced closure by the Nursing Council of Kenya due to circumstances beyond their control - eg. lack of patients/services. However, since 2003 the Nursing program has stabilized, recruiting and educating students in the 3½-year Kenyan Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) programwith the approval of the Kenyan Nursing Council. Currently, the program enrolls 24 students per year.

The Maseno Mission Hospital School of Nursing will grow strength to strength as they continue in their quest for quality nursing education.