The Society of Radiography in Kenya (SORK) was formed in 1962 as a Voluntary Professional Welfare Society. After rigorous training by the colonialists, the radiographers then named it the Association of Radiographers, Kenya abbreviated as (AORK).

This was to act as medium to represent their interests to the Government.

Around the 1970s, they changed the name to Kenya Association of Radiographers (KAR).

However, the Registrar of Societies did NOT formalize this, and hence as per official Government records it was still known as AORK till the 9th of October 2004.

This is when through a Special General meeting attended by over 130 Radiographers at Reef Hotel Mombasa; the Association transformed itself into a Society known as The SOCIETY OF RADIOGRAPHY IN KENYA (SORK) through the adoption of an interim constitution with new modern structures.

This was followed by amendments and ratification at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 26th, 2005 in Nairobi, where new officials were elected.

Incidentally, the training of Radiographers was started in the late 1950s at Port Florence now the Western Kenyan City of Kisumu and over the years matured into a Diploma course in Diagnostic Radiography at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Nairobi.

Currently in Kenya Radiographers also train at Bachelors level offered at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT). So far we have about 30% of Radiographers population in Kenya with Bachelors level and above from both locally and international universities. More On History Of RASCO>>>

Mission: To be an Independent and Dynamic Radiography Profession.

Vision: To empower Radiographers in Kenya with professional skills and knowledge, through creation of structures that will effectively be used for professional advancement, career progression and able representation.

ROLES & OBJECTIVES

SORK has distinct roles which include;

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1. Acting as a coordinating umbrella body in education and training, Government (Ministry of Health) and private practice.

2. Making initiatives to the Government as well as regional and international bodies for the betterment of the radiography profession.

3. Guiding and maintaining standards in the profession.

OBJECTIVES OF SORK:

1. To advance and maintain the highest professional standards among members through education and research.
2. To promote the interests of and motivate the members professionally.
3. To organize and carry out education programmes for its members.
4. To act as a registrar for radiographers within Kenya.
5. To act as a representative body on behalf of members when dealing with any professional body.
6. To create and hold funds which shall be available for furthering the objects of the Society whilst at the same time being a charitable organization
7. To do all such acts and things as may be expedient for the attainment of the above objectives or any of them.