How much do telemedicine doctors earn in Kenya?
The honest answer: it varies. On a per-consultation platform like GeraClinic there is no fixed salary β your income is the fee you set multiplied by the number of patients you choose to see. Below is what actually drives that number in Kenya.
Last updated 2026-06-23
There is no single βsalaryβ figure β and you should be wary of anyone who quotes one
Telemedicine income on GeraClinic is earned per consultation, not as a wage. Two doctors in Kenya on the same platform can earn very differently depending on their fee, hours, specialty and how many patients book them. Any figure you see online β including the illustrative ranges on this page β is arithmetic (fee Γ volume), not a promise.
Earnings context in Kenya
In Kenya, online-consultation fees a doctor sets privately vary by specialty and reputation. Because GeraClinic is a per-consultation platform where you keep the majority of the fee you set, your income is your fee multiplied by your consultation volume β not a fixed monthly salary.
Currency: KES (Shilling). Private online-consultation fees in Kenya commonly fall roughly KSh 500βKSh 3,000 per online consultation, depending on seniority and specialty.
Honest caveat: M-Pesa makes patient payment and doctor payout straightforward in Kenya, but actual volume depends on demand for your specialty and your availability.
What actually decides your telemedicine income
The consultation fee you set
On GeraClinic you choose your own per-consultation fee and keep the majority of it (a small platform fee applies). A higher fee raises income per patient but can reduce volume β you control the trade-off. In Kenya, private online-consultation fees are commonly roughly KSh 500βKSh 3,000 per online consultation, depending on seniority and specialty.
How many hours you work
There is no minimum and no maximum. A doctor offering a few evening hours a week will earn very differently from one working full-time online. Income scales with the consultations you complete, so your availability is the single biggest lever you control.
Your specialty
Specialists who command higher fees per consultation can earn more per patient, while high-frequency general practice can build volume. Neither is universally "better" β it depends on demand for your specialty among online patients.
Patient volume and demand
Your earnings ultimately depend on how many patients book you, which varies with your specialty, your reviews, how actively you make yourself available, and seasonal demand in Kenya. Volume is never guaranteed.
Platform and payment mix
GeraClinic pays out within 3β5 business days and is free to join (no signup or subscription fee). Many doctors use telemedicine to supplement existing clinic or hospital income rather than replace it.
How to estimate it yourself (the only honest method)
Rather than trust a quoted βaverage salaryβ, estimate your own potential with simple arithmetic:
monthly income β (your consultation fee) Γ (consultations per week) Γ 4 β (small platform fee)
Plug in a fee you would realistically charge in Kenya and a weekly consultation count you can realistically sustain. That is your honest ceiling β and it moves up or down the moment you change your fee or your hours. The income calculator on the GeraClinic doctor application lets you model this interactively.
Set your own fee. See what you can earn in Kenya.
Joining GeraClinic is free β no signup or subscription fee. Set your consultation fee, choose your hours, see patients by secure video, and get paid within 3β5 business days. You control your income.