Background Information

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Chwele Campus is situated in Kabuchai Constituency, Bungoma County, off Bungoma/ Kimilili junction South of Sichei Mixed Boys and Girls Secondary School.

It is situated on a 29½ acre land which was procured by the Constituency Development Fund by the then area Member of Parliament Hon. Moses Wetangula and constructed with the support of the Iranian Government at a cost of Kshs. 90 million.

KMTC Chwele Campus officially opened its doors for admission of its pioneer class offering Certificate in Health Records and Information on 23^rd September, 2014 with 101 students.

In September 2017, the Campus started an Up-grading Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology. This is a two-year program which allows students who have done the certificate course to upgrade to a diploma.  Admissions take place twice a year, in March and September to meet competitive demand of health workers within the country and internationally. Currently there are 250 students.

At KMTC Chwele Campus, we will assist you to apply for your dream course. We have an admissions desk officer who will guide on KMTC wide range of courses and also assist you to apply online, free of charge. At KMTC Chwele Campus the doors are open to stakeholders, the community and students to come partner, visit and learn. We believe that through fostering partnerships together we can grow to greater heights.

Programmess and Courses currently offered:

• Certificate in Health Records and Information
• Up-grading Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology.

Expansion

In the coming academic years, we are expecting to expand and offer more programmes like:

• Certificate/ Diploma in Nutrition and
• Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse

Additional programs will follow thereafter.

In the near future the college envisions to have a referral hospital as this was the dream of the community on conception.

Facilities

Currently KMTC Chwele has the following infrastructure;

• Lecture rooms
•  Lecture hall
•  Computer laboratory fully installed with internet connectivity
• A resource center (library) equipped with the latest reading materials
• Social hall
• Wi-fi connectivity throughout the Campus
• Modern hostels

Clinical Experience Sites

Practical placements are conducted at the various County teaching and referral hospitals throughout the country.

Clubs, Societies and Sports

At KMTC Chwele, we encourage the Physical health of our staff and students. In addition to our students participating in various sports, clubs and societies, we are in the process of enhancing our sports facilities to cater for a variety of sporting activities.

The Chwele Campus fraternity believes that saving the environment, saves the earth and life. We are a team with one goal of a neat and clean environment.

Campus Contact Information: –

The Principal

KMTC Chwele Campus

P.O Box 112 – 50202

Chwele

Tel: 0729528923

Email:  [email protected]