Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Lodwar Campus is located 200 meters east of Lodwar County Teaching and Referral Hospital, on Kakuma-Lokichoggio road in Turkana County. The Campus is adjacent to Lodwar Youth Polytechnic and on the leeward side of Lodwar High School hill.

With over 60 per cent of the population in the County being nomadic pastoralists, the total county population is about 1,200,000. The County socio, economic, cultural, climatic and geographical uniqueness prompted the construction of the Campus. Since inception, KMTC Lodwar Campus has continued to progress and make a remarkable difference in the County health sector.

Programmes and Courses currently offered:

• Diploma in Health Promotion
• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Certificate in Nursing
• Upgrading in Nursing
• Upgrading in Nutrition and Dietetics
• A six month course on Community Health and Development

Facilities:

• We’re proud of our learning facilities, many of which are new or have been recently renovated to cater for students’ training needs. Computer and skills laboratories, hostels, classes, conference room, library and dining hall are all available to ensure students’ conducive learning atmosphere.
• The construction of a hostel building by Turkana County Government, is expected to further boost our efforts in making KMTC Lodwar a health training hub in the Northern region.
• The Campus has a hostel capacity of 300 students.
• Our staff quarters are situated near the Campus so that faculty and staff can take care of students’ learning needs.
• Our skills labs, equipped with life-like models, provide you with opportunities to freely master nursing and medical skills before visiting clinical areas to deal with real patients.
• We are proud of our competent tutors, skills lab assistants and student facilitators, who are readily available for your special training needs.

Student Population

Join the campus where others have changed their lives as well as those of others. 376 students are taking Certificate in Community Health Nursing, 112 are taking both Diploma & Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics, 30 are taking Diploma in Health Promotion, while 24 students are Upgrading in both Nursing and Nutrition.

Clinical Experience Sites

Our mutual relationship with Lodwar County Teaching and Referral Hospital (LCRH) ensures that our students get the much-needed clinical exposure using top-of-the art equipment and other facilities.

For clinical experiences, our students are attached to Bungoma, Nakuru, Giligil, Katilu, A.I.C Lokichoggio and Lokichar health centers, as well as local health facilities which familiarize them with real-life experiences in the communities where they may eventually work upon graduation.

Our team of dedicated tutors make weekly visits to follow up on the performance of the students at clinical sites.

Clubs, Societies and Sports
You will become a member of active clubs and a vibrant student representative council at the Campus, which represents students’ grievances to the administration. Among the clubs are President’s Award which advocates for community sanitation, environmental conservation, hygiene, behaviour change among students in and outside the Campus.

Sports

If you have an interest in sports, KMTC Lodwar is the place to be. Be it in volleyball, football, basketball, rugby, netball, darts, table tennis, chess, scrabble or badminton, KMTC Lodwar Campus will make your interest in the games fulfilling.

 Campus contact information: –

 The Principal

KMTC- Lodwar Campus

P.O. BOX 126-30500

Lodwar

Telephone – 0727261773

Email: [email protected]

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) Karuri Campus is located in Karuri Ward, Kiambaa Sub-County of Kiambu County, about 24 kilometres from Nairobi City. It is accessed through Limuru Road via UNEP Headquarters of Gigiri.

Karuri Campus was started in 1963 as a rural training facility offering courses in Nursing, Food Sciences and Inspection. The Campus started training of students in 2009 with Environmental Health Science (EHS) Upgrading students.

Programmes and Courses currently offered: –

1. Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
2. Diploma in Medical Social Work Pre-service

• Upgrading Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences

1. Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences Pre-service

Facilities

• Well-stocked library
• Well-equipped computer lab
• Well-quipped skills laboratory
• Lecture Halls
• Hostel block
• Sanitation facilities
• Reliable supply of water and electricity

Population of students

It has a current population of 260 students.

Clinical experience sites

Our environmental health students go for clinical placement at the Public Health Departments in the Counties across the country while Medical Social worker students are placed in major hospitals in the country for their clinical experience.

 Clubs, societies and sports

• Christian Union
• Seventh Day Adventist
• Young Muslim Students
• Catholic Action
• Environmental Club
• Chess club
• Outdoor and indoor games

Campus Contact Information: –

The Principal

KMTC Karuri Campus

P.O Box 765-00219

Kiambu

Tel: 0720466551

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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

Located in Molo town adjacent to Molo Sub County Hospital, Kenya Medical training College (KMTC) Molo Campus was opened in March 2016 offering Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics with an aim of developing it to be a Centre of Excellence in Nutrition and Dietetics.

The Campus pioneered a two-year certificate program in Health Promotion for the Deaf for post-secondary school students and a short course – Certificate in Sign Language for Health Workers and other stakeholders. It is also developing to be a Centre for special programs for persons with hearing impairment. Plans are underway to commence more medical programs in support of Universal Health Coverage.

The Nutrition and Dietetics program is planning to start a course that will help the Molo community and beyond in prevention as well as management of communicable and non-communicable diseases or conditions.

Programmes and Courses currently offered

• Certificate in Health promotion for the Deaf
• Certificate in Sign Language for health workers
• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Facilities

• World class teaching faculty
• Adequate facilities for teaching and practical experiences.
• Hostel facilities available for the students.
• Library with internet connection and Food laboratory for nutrition demonstrations.

Student Population

Currently, the Campus has a total of 165 students with the number expected to increase in the next intake.

Clinical sites

• Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital
• Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
• Kenyatta National Hospital
• Molo Sub County Hospital
• Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
• Egerton University Lab and food processing plants

Clubs, societies and sports

• Students Representative Council
• Christian union
• Seventh Day Adventist
• Young Christian Society
• Young Muslim Association
• Ambassadors for Quality Health
•  Kenya Red Cross.
• Sports
• Community Social activities.

Campus contact information

The Principal

KMTC Molo Campus

P.O BOX 426-20106,

Molo

Tel: 0706239456

Email address: [email protected]

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Kuria Campus is located in Kehancha town next to Kehancha Level four Hospital, in Kuria West Constituency, Migori County.

The Campus is a community initiative and was established as a partnership between KMTC Board of Directors and the County Government of Migori, which donated the eight- acre piece of land on which it (Campus) is built. The Campus was started in September 2015 when it admitted the first Environmental Health Sciences certificate class and was officially opened by His Excellency, the Deputy President Hon. William Ruto on 21^st November, 2015.

Programmes and Courses currently offered

• Upgrading Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology
• Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
• Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences,

Future plans

The campus plans to start new courses namely; Nursing and Clinical Medicine

Facilities

• Adequate classrooms
• Adequate hostel block
• Dining hall

Student population

The Campus has about 500 students with the number expected to increase in the next intake and after the proposed mounting of the Nursing and Clinical Medicine programs.

Clinical experience sites

The main clinical site for our students is the neighboring Kuria Sub County Hospital and other health facilities within the area such as level four to level six hospitals.

Clubs, societies and sports

There are adequate sporting facilities for sports like football, basketball, handball, volleyball, indoor games and athletics.

There is freedom of worship in the Campus with very vibrant Christian Union, Young Catholic Association, Seventh Day Adventist and Muslim Association to develop students spiritually.

Campus contact information:

 The Principal

KMTC Kuria Campus

P.O. BOX 41-40413

Kuria

Tel: 0705822003

Email: [email protected]

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)Othaya Campus was started in 2016. The Campus is situated in Othaya Sub-County,Nyeri County.  The pioneer class of students was admitted in March 2016 for a certificate course in Health Records and Information Technology.

Facilities

• Skills laboratory
• Computer lab
• Library

Clinical Experience Sites

• Othaya Level 6 Hospital
• Othaya Level 4 Hospital
• Kiri-ini Mission Hospital
• GichicheHealth Center
• MahigaHealth Center
• KamokoHealth Center
• WeithagaHealth Center
• ChingaHealth Center

Clubs, Societies and Sports

• Christian Union
• Catholic Action
• Volleyball
• Footballamong others

Campus Contact Information:

The Principal

KMTC Othaya Campus

P.O. BOX 411- 10106

Othaya

Tel: 0722694373/0733395134

Email: [email protected]

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 Mbooni is located in Mbooni Constituency – Makueni County in the Eastern region of Kenya. It was established as a community initiative led by the KMTC Board of Directors and the former Member of Parliament (Hon.  Michael Kisoi Munyao) and other stakeholders.

The purpose was to empower the community through training to achieve Universal Health Coverage by providing competent health care workers who could respond to not only current health issues but also emerging health problems.

The current Member of Parliament Hon. Erastus Kivasu has supported further development of the Campus through the Mbooni CDF kitty.

Construction of the Campus started in 2015 on a 5-acre piece of land and the first intake of students was in September 2019. The student population at inception was 46.  The current student population stands at 94 students.

The first Principal posted to the Campus was Mr. Gabriel Kishoiyan Manyara (2015- December 2019) and Mrs. Grace Amenya is the current Principal.

Programmes and Courses offered at KMTC Mbooni Campus

The Campus started with a Certificate in Orthopedic Trauma Medicine and a Foundation in Course in Community Health which is a short course.

Campus contact information: –

The Principal

KMTC Mbooni Campus

P.O Box 153 – 90133 Tawa, Makueni

Tel: 0714297888/0718759731

Email: [email protected]

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) 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: [email protected]

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) Rera Campus was started in September 2015 with support of the KMTC Board of Directors, National Government – Gem Constituency Development Fund. The Campus is situated in Gem Sub County of Siaya County about 50kms west of Kisumu Town off Kisumu-Bondo road.

Programmes and Courses currently offered

• Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology (upgrading)
• Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology
• Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics

Facilities

• Classrooms and ablution block,
• A well-stocked library
• A Computer Lab and
• Student hostels.

 Student population

The total student population is 270 with the number expected to increase in the next intake.

Club, societies and sports

There are active clubs in the Campus that include:

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

For sports, students participate in ball games and athletics.

Campus contact information

The Principal

KMTC Rera Campus

P. O. BOX 16-40139,

Akala

Tel: 0770565183/0719654363

Email: [email protected]

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

Vihiga Campus opened its doors in September 2013, admitting Diploma students in Community Health Nursing. The Campus is situated at Mbale Rural Health Training Centre in Vihiga County along the Kisumu – Kakamega highway. The Campus has consistently excelled in the College Final Qualifying Examination and has since qualified five classes.

Programmes and courses currently offered:-

• Diploma in Community Health Nursing

Facilities

• A well-equipped library with current textbooks and reference materials.
• A well-equipped skills lab.
• A well-equipped computer labs connected to internet to facilitate students learning and research work.
• The Campus has full time internet connectivity.

Student population

Currently, the Campus has a student population of 336.

Clinical experience sites

Our students practice and gain experience in the following health facilities:

• Vihiga County Referral Hospital
• Kakamega County Referral Hospital
• Sabatia Sub-County Hospital
• Jumuia Kaimosi Hospital
• Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital psychiatric units
• Mbale Health Centre
• Bushiri Health Centre
• Bukura Health Centre
• Makunga Health Centre
• Kilingili Health Center

Clubs, societies and sports

The following religious groups are available for students include:

• Christian Union
• Catholic Action
• Muslim Group
• Seventh Day Adventist

Vihiga Campus excels in extracurricular activities having won the ladies handball at KMTC national championships three consecutive times. We also perform well in indoor games especially in badminton, scrabble and darts.

 Campus contact information: –

The Principal

KMTC Vihiga Campus

P.O Box 1111-50300

Maragoli

Tel: 0720835802

Email: [email protected]

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

The first higher learning institution in the County, Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Tana River Campus was established in September 2016 when it admitted students in Health Records and Information Technology, followed by a second class in September 2017.

The Campus is in the process of starting other courses including Nursing and Clinical Medicine.

The Campus is located in Hola Town in Tana River County near the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and opposite the Department of Forestry.

Programmes and Courses currently offered: –

• Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology

Facilities

• Classrooms
• Offices
• Library
• Sports fields

Student population

The Campus has more than 100 students with this number expected to rise in coming years.

Clinical experience sites

Tana River County and Referral Hospital is the main clinical placement site for our students.

Clubs, Societies and Sports

The Campus has several clubs including:-

• Christian Union
• Young Christian Society
• Seventh Day Adventist

Campus contact information: –

The Principal

KMTC Tana River Campus

P.O. BOX 22-70101

Hola

Tel: 0721546040

Email: [email protected]

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) Kitui Campus was established in the year 2004. The Campus is 1 km away from Kitui town and is located along the Hospital road next to Kitui County Referral Hospital. The environment is very conducive for learning which makes the Campus excel academically.

Kitui Campus admitted its first class of Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) in September 2004. The Campus has since experienced exponential growth, with other programmes/courses being introduced over the years.

KMTC Kitui Campus is the Centre of Excellence in Family Planning and Reproductive Health.

Programmes and Courses currently offered: –

• Certificate Course in Community Health Nursing
• Certificate in Health Records Information and Technology.
• Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences.
• Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Diploma Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
• Diploma in Health Records and information Science (upgrading)
• Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences (upgrading)

Facilities

• Computer laboratoryconnected to the internet
• Demonstration Laboratoryused by students during practical sessions
• Modern refurbished skills laboratory
• Administration block
• Spacious and well-equipped library
• College bus
• Double cabin pickup
• Power backup generator

 Student Population

The total students population is 1,031 with the number expected to increase in the next intake.

Clinical Experience Sites

Students in Kitui Campus go for their clinical experience in Kitui County Referral Hospital, located next to Kitui Campus. Other health facilities include:

• Mutomo Mission Hospital.
• Mwingi Level IV Hospital
• Miambani Health Center
• Mbitini Health Centre
• Ikanga Health Centre
• Migwani Sub-county Hospital
• Mathare Mental Hospital
• Portriez Hospital
• Machakos Referral Hospital

Clubs, Societies and Sports

The following sports are available in the Campus

• Football
• Basketball
• Handball
• Volleyball
• Hockey
• Netball
• Rugby
• Table tennis
• Lawn Tennis
• Badminton
• Scrabble
• Drought
• Chess
• Darts
• Athletics
• Various clubs and societies

   Contact Information:

The Principal

KMTC Kitui Campus

Box 711-90200, Kitui – Kibwezi Road

Tel:020- 350 32 34/ 0791360299

Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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) Mathari Campus is located within Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital along Thika Super Highway, four kilometers north of Nairobi City Centre, opposite Muthaiga Police Station, in Nairobi County.

KMTC Mathare Campus was established in 1961 by the colonial government to train Enrolled Psychiatric Nurses (EPN), who would be deployed at Mathare Mental Hospital on completion of training.

The training continued up to 1976 when it was stopped and one year post-basic enrolled psychiatric course started.  The course continued up to 2003 when upgrading programme from Certificate in Enrolled Community Nursing to Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing was introduced. 

Programmes and Courses currently offered

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing (Mental Health and Psychiatry)
• Higher Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing Psychiatry
• Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine – Mental Health and Psychiatry
• Higher Diploma in Addiction Science

The Campus intends to introduce the following programmes;

• Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing
• Certificate in Enrolled Psychiatric Nursing
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine
• Higher Diploma in Occupational Therapy (Mental Health and Psychiatry)
• Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction

The following are upcoming short courses:

• Orientation to Mental Health and psychiatry
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Psychiatry- 6 weeks
• Mental Health for the Elderly-2 weeks
• Forensic Psychiatry – 2 weeks
• Health Counseling for Health Service Providers- 6 months distance (Blended learning)

Facilities

The Campus continues to expand its infrastructure in terms of classrooms, resource center, brandings and maintenance of grounds. It has the following facilities:

• College bus
• Classrooms
• Library
• Computer lab
• Administration Block
• Hostel

Student population

The Campus has a total of 330 students and is expected to increase in the next intake.

Clubs, societies and sports

• Christian Union
• Catholic Action
• Muslim society
• Seventh Day Adventist club
• Environmental club
• Sports:- Football , volleyball, darts, netball, badminton and athletics.

Campus Contact Information

The Principal

KMTC Mathari Campus

P.O. BOX 46028-00100

Nairobi

TEL: 020-2391315

EMAIL: [email protected]