Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Lake Victoria Campus was established in July 2013 as part of KMTC’s expansion programme to provide more training opportunities for qualified Kenyans seeking to train as competent health professionals.

It is located in Kisumu County along Angawa Avenue adjacent to Kisumu County Hospital and occupies land measuring approximately 3.5 hectares.

Programmes and Courses currently offered:

• Diploma in Community Health Nursing
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
• Diploma in Environmental Health Science
• Diploma in Medical Engineering
• Certificate in Environmental Health Science
• Upgrading in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Upgrading in Environmental Health Sciences

Short courses

• HIV Training and Counseling Services (HTS)
• Adherence Counseling Training
• Infection Prevention
• Safe Phlebotomy
• First Aid and Basic Life support

Facilities

• Well-equipped Computer Lab
• Demonstration Lab
• Modern Hostels
• Medical Engineering workshops

Student population

The current population of students is 422 with the number expected to increase in the next intake.

Clinical experience sites

Students gain their clinical experience from:

• Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
• Kisumu County Hospital
• Kakamega Teaching and Referral Hospital
• Vihiga County Hospital
• Siaya County Hospital

Clubs, societies and sports

Students can participate in the following clubs available at the Campus:

• Young Christian Society
• Christian Union
• Seventh Day Adventists
• President’s Award Club
• Music Club
• Drama
• Journalism
• Modeling Club
• Environmental Club

Campus contact information: –

The Principal

KMTC Lake Victoria Campus

PO BOX 2268-40100

Kisumu

Tel: 0759061689

Email: lakevictoria@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Mwingi Campus was started in September 2015 as a collaboration between the KMTC Board of Directors, the County Government of Kitui, Mwingi Level 4 Hospital and other stakeholders. It was officially opened by H.E. the President of the Republic of Kenya Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta on June 11, 2016.

The Campus is situated one kilometer off Mwingi – Garissa road, along Mwingi – Nzeluni road next to Mwingi Level 4 Hospital, beside a rock that creates a cool and conducive environment for learning and a fascinating view for natives and visitors.

Programmes and Courses currently offered

• Diploma in Nursing
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine

The Campus plans to start the following courses:

• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Short course – HIC testing (HT)

Facilities

• Well-furnished classrooms
• A fully equipped skills lab
• Well stocked library with adequate medical books for staff and students
• Administration block

Student Population

The current population is 435 students with the number expected to increase in the next intake.

Clinical Experience sites

• Mwingi level IV Hospital
• Migwani Hospital
• Tseikuru Hospital
• Kyuso Hospital
• Ngomeni Health centre
• Waita Health centre
• Nguni Health centre
• Kitui County Referral Hospital

Clubs, Societies and sports

• Christian Union (CU)
• Young Christian Society (YCS)
• Seventh Day Adventist SDA
• SWAGA which deal HIV and behavioral change.
• The students participate in sports activities such as athletics, jumps, throws and indoors games.

Campus contact information: –

The Principal

KMTC MWINGI -CAMPUS

P.O. Box 232- 90400

Tel: 0732405209/0723359440

Email:  mwingi@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Nyahururu Campus is situated within Laikipia County Referral Hospital, in Nyahururu town. It was established in May 2016 as an initiative of KMTC Board of Directors, Laikipia County Government and the Laikipia County Referral Hospital.

Established with an objective of addressing the critical staffing shortage in the health facilities in the County, it started training Diploma in Health Education and Promotion in May 2016 with a class of 18 students.

In the 2017/2018 academic year, it started expanding its infrastructure and in 2019, it opened its doors to two other programs: Diploma in Nursing and Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.

Programmes and Courses currently offered:-

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine & Surgery
• Diploma in Health Education & Promotion

Facilities:-

• Newly constructed classrooms and ablution block
• Renovated classrooms and offices
• A well-stocked library
• A Computer Lab
• A bus
• Hostels
• Construction of a storied tuition block and administration block is underway.

Student Population

With the new programmes and the next intake, the student population is expected to increase to more than 200.

 Clinical Experience Sites

• Nyahururu County Referral Hospital.
• JM Kariuki Hospital – Olkalou, Nyandarua County.
• Gilgil Hospital – for Psychiatric Nursing Experience
• Nyeri County Referral Hospital – Psychiatric Nursing Experience
• Ngarua Health Centre.
• Ndindika Health Centre.
• Rumuruti Health Centre
• Subukia Health Centre
• Ndaragwa Health Centre
• Baari and Kasuku Health Centres

Club, Societies and Sports

There are active clubs in the Campus that include:

• Christian Union,
• Young Christian Association,
• Seventh Day Adventist,
• Muslim Association

Our students participate in the following sports: –

• Volleyball both men and women,
• Football both men and women and
• Athletics

Campus contact information: –

The P r i n c i p a l

KMTC Nyahururu Campus

P.O. Box 1037-20300,

Nyahururu.

Tel: 0715314907/0740 345 739

Email: nyahururu@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

KMTC Taveta Campus is situated in a serene environment conducive for learning in Taveta Constituency, Taita Taveta County at the Kenya-Tanzania border.

Taveta Campus is set to admit pioneer students in September 2019 in the Department of Health Promotion and Community Health. The pioneer students will undertake a six-month short course in Community Health and Development and a Certificate course for Community Health Assistants (CHA).

This will mark the achievement of a major milestone for a Campus established to expand training opportunities for health care professionals. The Campus is a flagship project of National Government – Constituency Development Fund, Taveta, which has immensely supported the development of its infrastructure.

The Campus will play a major role in the training of health workers, who will be key to the realization of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Programmes and Courses to offered

• Certificate in Community Health Assistants
• Community Health and Development (a six-month course)

Facilities

The Campus has the following facilities:

• Modern and spacious classrooms.
• A library, well equipped with the required medical text books for various medical courses.
• Modern staff offices and kitchen.
• Adequate clean sanitary facilities and constant supply of water.

Clinical Experience Sites

The primary health facility for training for the student is Moi Voi County Referral Hospital.

Other facilities are:-

• Taveta Sub-County Hospital
• Njukini Health Centre
• Rekeke Health Centre
• Ndilidau Dispensary
• Kitobo Dispensary

 Clubs, Societies and sports

The students will be actively involved in various clubs, societies and sporting activities for their extracurricular activities.

Structures are also in place for the Campus to start the following clubs:

• Christian Union (CU)
• Young Christian Society (YCS)
• Seventh Day Adventist SDA

 Campus contact information: –

The Principal

KMTC Taveta Campus

P.O. Box 300 – 80302

Taveta

Mobile Contact: 0703-175257

Email: taveta@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

KMTC Makueni Campus started in March 2014 through the support of the KMTC Board of Directors and the Makueni County Government. It is located in Wote town in Makueni County, 72 km from Machakos town and 72 km from Makindu town on the Nairobi – Mombasa high way.

The Campus is adjacent to Makueni County Teaching and Referral Hospital which serves as the practical site for the students. The Campus occupies the former District Commissioner’s offices and the multipurpose farmers’ centre, which were renovated to accommodate students.

Programmes and Courses currently offered 

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (upgrading)
• Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics

Future plans 

The Campus plans to start the following four other programs:

• Environmental Health Sciences,
• Clinical Medicine,
• Medical Engineering and
• Health Records and Information Technology.

 Facilities:-  

• Dining hall
• Kitchen
• Kitchen store
• 8 classrooms capacity of 50 students.
• Skillslab classroom
• Library
• Computer room.
• Skillslab

 Student Population: –

The current number of students is 409 and is expected to increase in the next intake.

Clinical experience sites: –

• Makueni County Referral Hospital
• Makindu Sub County Hospital
• Kibwezi Sub County Hospitals
• Tawa Sub County Hospitals
• Mbooni Sub County Hospital
• Sultan Hamud Sub County Hospital
• Mbumbuni Sub County Hospital and
• Mtito Andei Health Centre.

 Clubs, societies and sports

Students participate in various clubs and societies activities in addition to sports and community service.

 Campus contact information: –

The Principal

KMTC Makueni Campus

P. O. BOX 198-90300

Makueni

Tel: 0706037168

Email: makueni@kmtc.ac.ke

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Kapenguria Campus is situated near West Pokot County Headquarters adjacent to Kapenguria County Referral Hospital on a 12 acre-piece of land donated by the Hospital through the County Government.

KMTC Kapenguria Campus was started in early 1980’s and buildings put in place with the aim of empowering the county, then district, with health care personnel.

After devolution, the County Government of west Pokot built and equipped a new and modern facility for classes, administrative offices, skills slab, and library. Some of the pre-existing hospital buildings were also converted for use by the Campus.

KMTC Kapenguria Campus admitted the first Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nurses students in September 2014. The Campus was officially opened by President Uhuru Kenyatta on 16^th April, 2015. It was the first KMTC campus in Kenya to be built and equipped by a County Government.

Programmes and Courses currently offered

• Higher National Diploma in Family Medicine.
• Diploma in Enrolled Community Health Nursing.
• Certificate in Community Health Nursing.
• Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery.

Facilities: –

• Administration Block

The administration block consists of Principal’s office, board room and eight modern offices.

• Classrooms

The tuition block consists of six (6) class rooms.

• Library

A complete modern and well-equipped library.

• Computer Lab

Equipped with computers and connected with internet to facilitate teaching and learning.

• Skills Lab

Fully equipped skills lab by County Government and donation from Liverpool.

• Hostels/Accomodation

The Campus has well-equipped hostels with adequate water supply.

• Ongoing works:

Construction of a computer and nutrition lab ongoing.

Clinical Experience Sites

West Pokot County has 83 functional health facilities, one county referral hospital, three Sub-County Hospitals and Health Centers in each sub county.

The following facilities are approved by the Nursing Council of Kenya as clinical experience sites for our students: –

• Kapenguria County Teaching and Referral Hospital
• Ortum Mission Hospital
• Sigor, Chepareria, Kacheliba Sub County Hospitals
• Kabichbich and Turwell Health Centers

External experience

• Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital for psychiatric experience, ICU etc.
• Kitale County Hospital
• Lodwar County Hospital

Clubs, Societies and Sports

The Campus participates in the KMTC sports and have emerged winners in various outdoor and indoor games.

Campus contact information: –

The Principal

KMTC Kapenguria Campus,

P.O.BOX 576-30600,

Kapenguria.

Tel: 0795337579

Email: kapenguria@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

KMTC Imenti was established following an agreement between the KMTC Board of Directors and the County Government of Meru in 2018. The Campus admitted its first students in September 2019 taking a short course in Foundation of Community Health and Development.

In the near future, the Campus plans to mount more market driven Courses including: –

• Certificate in Community Health Assistant
• Diploma in Community Health Nursing
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Pharmacy
• Diploma in Community Oral Health

Campus contact information: –

The Principal

KMTC Imenti Campus

P. O. Box 111 – 60206

Imenti

Tel: 0722805283

Email: imenti@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses

KMTC Kaptumo Campus was officially opened by H.E. the Deputy President Hon William Ruto on 2^nd August, 2015. It is located in the North Rift, 55 Kilometres South West of Eldoret town.

It is situated within Nandi County, at Kaptumo peri-urban centre next to Kaptumo Sub County Hospital. The Campus, whose infrastructure is majorly funded by the KMTC Board of Directors and Aldai Constituency Development Fund, occupies a five-acre piece of land.

Programmes and Courses currently offered

• Diploma in Community Health Nursing
• Diploma upgrading in Health Records and Information
• Certificate in Health Records and Information

Facilities

• Lecture Halls
• Well-stocked library
• Well-equipped computer lab
• Well-quipped skills laboratory
• College bus
• Hostel block
• Dining hall
• Sanitation facilities
• Reliable supply of water and electricity
• Fenced compound

Student Population

The current student population is 368 with the number expected to increase in the next intake.

Clinical Experience Sites

The following are clinical sites for our students:

• Kapsabet County Referral Hospital
• Nandi Hills County Hospital
• Kaptumo Sub County Hospital
• Kabiyet Sub County Hospital
• Meteitei Sub County Hospital
• Chepterwai Sub County Hospital
• Kapkangani Sub County Hospital

Clubs, Societies and Sports

• Christian Union
• Seventh Day Adventist
• Young Muslim Students
• Young Christian Society (YCS)
• Various outdoor and indoor games

Campus Contact Information

The Principal

KMTC Kaptumo Campus

P.O BOX 149 – 30304

Kapcheno

Tel: 0700887843

Email: kaptumo@kmtc.ac.ke

Full list of all Courses offered at KMTC (See minimum entry requirements)

1. Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
2. Medical Laboratory Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
3. Orthopaedic and Trauma Medicine (Certificate
and Diploma)
4. Community Oral Health (Diploma)
5. Medical Imaging Sciences (Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
6. Medical Education (Higher Diploma)
7. Health Records and Information Technology
(Certificate and Diploma)
8. Pharmacy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
9. Dental Technology (Diploma)
10. Nursing (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
11. Public Health (Certificate, Diploma and Higher Diploma)
12. Nutrition and Dietetics (Certificate and Diploma)
13. Occupational Therapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
14. Health Promotion (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
15. Orthopaedic Technology (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
16. Optometry (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
17. Physiotherapy (Diploma and Higher Diploma)
18. Medical Engineering (Certificate, Diploma and Higher
Diploma)
19. Short Courses