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The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is central to Kenya's strategy for achieving universal health coverage by training primary healthcare workers. Established in 1927 and now with 90 campuses, KMTC has significantly expanded its enrollment and course offerings, admitting 28,867 new students in the 2023-2024 academic year. KMTC provides over 85% of Kenya's mid-level healthcare workforce, with a growing number of graduates securing international employment. The college also contributes to research and consultancy, supporting the government's health sector agenda. Applications for the September 2025 intake are open through the KUCCPS portal for pre-service courses and the KMTC admissions portal for other programs.
- KMTC is the oldest and largest mid-level training institution in Kenya and East Africa.
- KMTC contributes over 85% of Kenya's mid-level healthcare workforce.
- KMTC plays a critical role in research and consultancy.
The Kenyan government is prioritizing the training of primary healthcare human resources through the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) to achieve universal health coverage. Established in 1927 and transformed into a state corporation in 1990, KMTC is the largest mid-level training institution in Kenya and East Africa. It has expanded to 90 campuses and six satellite campuses across 45 counties. KMTC focuses on strengthening primary healthcare delivery and addressing community health needs, especially for those at the base of the economic pyramid.
KMTC offers 126 courses across seven faculties and 18 academic departments, ranging from certificate to diploma, higher diploma, and short courses. Enrollment has increased from 6,000 students in 2011-2012 to over 28,867 new students in the 2023-2024 academic year. The number of graduates has also risen from 10,347 in 2011-2012 to approximately 23,000 in 2023-2024, highlighting KMTC's significant role in producing the country's healthcare workforce. Currently, over 79,000 students are enrolled across KMTC campuses.
KMTC provides over 85% of Kenya's mid-level healthcare workforce and has become a source for career mobility, including internationally. From 2020 to 2021, 2,400 KMTC graduates were employed in hospitals abroad, and this number has increased to 10,900 in the past two and a half years. KMTC also contributes to research and consultancy, supporting the government's broader health sector agenda and the implementation of universal health coverage. Graduates are prepared to serve in all parts of the country, including underserved and remote areas.
Applications for the September 2025 intake are now open. For pre-service courses, applications should be submitted through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal. For higher diplomas, upgrading diplomas, and short courses, applications should be submitted through the KMTC admissions portal.
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0:02 The government of Kenya continues to place strong emphasis on the training of primary health care human resources for health as a key pillar in the realization of universal health coverage. And at the forefront of the effort is the Kenya Medical Training College, the oldest and largest mid-level training institution in Kenya and East African region. This college was established in 1927 and transformed into a state corporation in 1990 through an act of parliament. KMTC has grown steadily in scale, impact and reputation with 90 campuses and six satellite campuses spread across 45 counties and
0:50 the institution is now strategically positioned to respond to Kenya's healthcare needs particularly at the community level. KMTC's training approach is rooted in strengthening primary health care delivery and providing specialized services directly addressing the health needs of communities especially those at the base of the economic pyramid. The college currently runs 126 courses across seven faculties and 18 academic departments ranging from certificate to diploma, higher diploma and short courses. From an intake of
1:35 just 6,000 students in 2011 to 2012, the enrollment has grown more than fourfold with 28,867 new students admitted in 2023 2024 academic year. The surge in admission is matched by a similar rise in the number of graduates which has grown from 10,347 in the year 2011 to 2012 to about 23,000 graduates in the year 2023 2024 and scoring KMTC's role in producing the workforce
2:21 in the country's health sector. Currently over 79,000 students are enrolled across KMTC campuses drawn by the colleg's strong commitment to quality education, hands-on training and national and global relevance. KMTC contributes over 85% of Kenya's mid-level healthcare workforce and has become a beacon for career mobility even beyond our borders. And in the year 2020 to 2021, 2,400 KMTC graduates secured employment in hospitals abroad. And that number has risen sharply under the
3:06 leadership of his excellency William Samoay Ruto with 10,900 graduates securing jobs internationally in the past 2 and a half years alone. And this is clear evidence that KMTC is not just training for the local market but equipping our students to thrive globally. KMTC also plays a very critical role in research and consultancy adding depth to its academic mission and reinforcing the government's broader health sector agenda. The institution remains a key partner in the implementation of universal health coverage, producing graduates who are not only competent but also prepared to
3:54 serve in every part of the country including the underserved and remote areas. Applications for the September 2025 intake are now open. For pre-ervice courses, applications should be submitted through the Kenya universities and colleges central placement service portal. For higher diplomas, upgrading diplomas and short courses, apply through the KMTC admissions portal.
