# High blood pressure screening in Kenya: who, when and which test

_Every adult in Kenya from 18 should have their blood pressure measured, and repeat it at least once a year if it is below 140/90. A reading of 140/90..._

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Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> Every adult in Kenya from 18 should have their blood pressure measured, and repeat it at least once a year if it is below 140/90. A reading of 140/90 or higher needs confirming on another day.

**Blood pressure that needs confirming:** 140/90
_180/110 or higher is urgent. Ministry of Health Kenya 2025._

**High blood pressure: at a glance**

| Who should get checked | How it is checked | How we help | Fee |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All adults from 18: have your blood pressure measured | A blood pressure measurement with a validated upper-arm cuff | Hypertension assessment | Hypertension and diabetes assessment, KES 200 |

## High blood pressure screening in Kenya: who, when and which test: your questions answered

**Q: What is recommended for all adults from 18?**

A: Have your blood pressure measured.

**Q: What is recommended for adults with a normal reading (below 140/90)?**

A: Repeat at least once a year.

**Q: What is recommended for a reading of 140/90 or higher?**

A: Confirm with repeat readings on another day.

**Q: What is recommended for a reading of 180/110 or higher?**

A: Get medical care urgently.

**Q: Which test is used?**

A: A blood pressure measurement with a validated upper-arm cuff.

**Q: What if the result is not normal?**

A: Repeat readings on different days to confirm. A clinical review, including checks for diabetes and kidney health. A plan: lifestyle changes first, and medicine if your clinician advises. Regular follow-up until your readings are below 140/90.

**Q: What does it cost?**

A: Blood pressure checks are quick and widely available at clinics and many pharmacies. My Wellness Health packages include free blood pressure monitoring.

**Q: How can My Wellness Health help?**

A: Not sure what is due for you? The hypertension assessment asks about 45 questions: when your blood pressure was last checked, diagnosed conditions and their follow-up, family history, waist size, salt, activity, alcohol, tobacco and sleep. It flags urgent warning signs and tells you when your next check is due. It costs KES 200. A care navigator calls you back within 2 hours (Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm) to book what you need at a facility that suits your budget and location.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [Ministry of Health Kenya, Protocols for Management of Selected NCDs at Primary Care (2025)](https://health.go.ke/sites/default/files/2025-07/FINAL_NCD%20protocols.pdf)
- [Mohamed et al., Hypertension in Kenya: Kenya STEPwise survey 2015 (BMC Public Health, 2018)](https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s12889-018-6052-y)

## More on this condition

- [High blood pressure: signs, risks and checks in Kenya](https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/health/hypertension)
- [How to lower your risk of high blood pressure](https://guides.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/health/hypertension/prevention)