Exhibit 23.1

            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements of
Kendle International Inc. on Forms S-8 (File Nos. 333-57577, 333-61780,
333-34261, 333-108163 and 333-120906) of our reports dated March 16, 2006,
relating to the financial statements of Kendle International Inc., and
management's report on the effectiveness of internal control over Financial
Reporting appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kendle International
Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2005.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Cincinnati, Ohio
March 16, 2006