Leave to spouses of Diplomats:
- A teacher whose spouse is a diplomat will qualify for unpaid leave during the period of the spouses assignment of duty outside the country. Application is attached with posting letter.
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Latest News: Ministry of Education’s press release on state of preparedness for 2018 KCPE & KCSE Exams
Below is a press release by the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Education, Amb. (Dr.) Amina Mohammed, on the state of the Ministry’s preparedness for the administration of the 2018 National Examinations; as presented to the Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Education and Research, today:
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EXIT OF SERVICE VIA COMPULSORY RETIREMENT ON AGE GROUNDS
A teacher shall retire compulsorily upon attaining the age of 60 years. However, teachers with disabilities shall be retired compulsorily on attaining 65 years.
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2019 KRA internship opportunities for degree and diploma holders; full details and application procedure
In support of the Government’s Youth Initiative to develop a pool of young talent for the Kenyan Labour Market, KRA is seeking applications from fresh Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma graduates for its 2019 Internship programme. This includes Law degree holders pursuing the Advocates Training program (Pupils) at the Kenya School of Law.
The program aims at providing the Youth an opportunity for on-the job experience to build upon skills acquired at school and enhance their employability and is open within the various Support Services departments of the Authority in the following disciplines: Finance/Accounting, Economics/Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Human Resource, Marketing/Communication, ICT/Telecommunications, Hospitality, Library & Information Systems, Law, Security/Criminology, Business Administration/Management and Project Management
Requirements for engagement as an Intern:
- Must be a Kenyan Citizen aged between 20 and 34 years
- Must have graduated with a first Degree or Diploma from a recognized institution between January 2018 and December 2018*
- Must be available full time for the six months duration of the program
- Should not have undertaken any other internship or exposed to work experience since graduation.
- Pupilage applicants must be registered pupils at the Kenya School of Law within the period
Please Note:
- The deadline for application is Friday 30th November 2018.
- All applications must be submitted online via the process below.
- You can only apply for the opportunity after successfully registering in our e-recruitment portal.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- ONLY selected candidates will be contacted.
- The Authority does not guarantee employment after completion of the Internship program nor does it offer extension
- The Authority does not charge any fee for this process.
- If selected, candidates will be required to submit:
- a Certificate of Good Conduct,
- proof of a valid Personal Accident Insurance Cover.
- In addition they will be required to submit copies of PIN certificate, NHIF, NSSF, ID card and Bank Account details.
KRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Application Guidelines
- Registration:
- Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
- After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.
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Log on:
- After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
- Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
- After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
- Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
- Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
- Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
- The process will end by clicking the tab ‘Overview and Release’.
- Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.
- Application process:
- To view the open job postings click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
- Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
- Click on the Job posting to display the details of the Internship position.
- To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
- Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
- Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
- To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
Contact the KRA for any further information and or clarifications:
- In case of any challenge or issues
- please send an email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke
- Tel. 0709-01-1000
Teachers Service Commission, TSC, Annual Leave given to teachers ; Procedure/ How to apply for annual leave
A teacher working under the teachers service commission of Kenya, TSC, is entitled to a maximum of thirty, 30, days leave. This leave is usually taken during school holidays and shall receive full pay during this period.
Conditions that must be fulfilled before getting an annual leave:
- The leave must be taken during school holidays.
- The leave shall not be accumulated to be carried forward from one year to another.
- An application for annual leave shall only be made during school holidays by filling details as contained in form N.
- Details on the annual leave allowance application form (N) include:
A. Part I to be filled by the teacher applying for the leave:
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- Name and TSC Nunmber of teacher applying for the leave.
- Number of days and exact dates for which the leave is to be granted.
- Current date and signature.
B. Part II to be filled by the Head of the Institution:
- Number of days recommended, for the leave
- Reason (s) for not recommending the leave; if any
- Name, Signature, Official stamp an date.
C. Part II to be filled by the TSC Sub- County Director:
- Date effective for approval/ Disapproval of the leave
- Date when the teacher is expected to resume duty, from the leave.
- Reason for not approving the leave, if any.
- Name, Designation, Signature and date.
How to apply for annual leave/ Procedure for applying for annual leave:
- Obtain the annual leave application form (Form N) from the head of institution.
- Fill out details in par I (To be completed by applicant), correctly.
- Hand over the filled form to the head of institution to fill part II (To be completed by the Head of Institution)
- Pick the completed form and take it to the Sub County, TSC, Director to fill part III (To be completed by the Sub- County Director).
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Welcome to Kakemega County, the host of this year’s Mashujaa day celebrations, Advertiser’s feature about Kakamega County
Kakamega county shall be hosting this year’s Mashujaa day celebrations. This day has been set aside as a holiday to commemorate great Kenyans who sacrificed to liberate our country from tge chains of colonialism. The day was initially referred to, “Kenyatta Day” named after Kenya’s founding father; Mzee Jomo Kenyatta.
Here are a few Quick Facts about Kakamega, the County hosting the 55th Mashujaa Day celebrations:
- Folklore denotes that the name Kakamega translates to when a visitor pinched ugali, emulating the locals’ eating style.
- Kakamega was first gazetted as a post in 1909 with its boundaries defined within the larger Kisumu Province as it was named then.
Kakamega county covers an area of approximately 3005.1 Km2 with 13 sub-counties.
Kakamega is part of the region inhabited by the Abaluya community made up of 18 sub-groups with common background, common customs and speak closely related dialects.
Kakamega County serves as the headquarters of Kenya’s sugar production with three main sugar milling factories including, Mumias Sugar company, West Kenya sugar company and Butali Sugar company.
Kakamega County has a gold exploration history dating back to the early 1930s.
Kakamega County is a point of attraction being home to the vast Kakamega National Forest, Kenya’s only tropical rainforest with large species of birds and butterflies.
Happy Mashujaa Day from the Newsblaze Digital Team.
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RETIREMENT BENEFITS GIVEN TO TEACHERS AFTER EXITING SERVICE
Upon Retirement/Exit Benefits that an employee may be eligible to are:
1. NSSF- Governed by the NSSF Act and paid by the Managing Trustee NSSF. This is applicable to teachers who served as Untrained Teachers for the period served under Temporary Appointment.
2. Pension – Under the Pensions Act Cap. 189 paid by the Director of Pensions at the National Treasury.
3. WCPS – Under the WCPS Act- Paid by the Director of Pensions.
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Best Universities in Uganda, how to apply for university admission in Uganda and requirements
This is the full list of all Universities in Uganda. The List has been broken down in four categories:
- Public Universities
| Rank | Abbreviation | Name of University | Location | Established |
| 1 | BUS | Busitema University | Busitema | 2007 |
| 2 | GU | Gulu University | Gulu | 2004 |
| 3 | KYU | Kyambogo University | Kyambogo | 2003 |
| 4 | MUK | Makerere University | Makerere | 1922 |
| 5 | MUBS | Makerere University Business School | Nakawa | 1997 |
| 6 | MUST | Mbarara University of Science and Technology | Mbarara | 1989 |
| 7 | MU | Muni University | Arua | 2014. |
| 8 | SUN | Soroti University | Soroti | 2016 |
| 9 | UMI | Uganda Management Institute | Kampala | 1968 |
- Private Universities
| Rank | Abbreviation | Name of University | Location | Established |
| 1 | ARU | Africa Renewal University | Ggaba | 2013 |
| 2 | ABU | African Bible University | Lubowa | 2005 |
| 3 | ARUW | African Rural University | Kagadi | 2007 |
| 4 | AKU | Aga Khan University | Kampala | 2001 |
| 5 | ASU | All Saints University | Lira | 2008 |
| 6 | AWU | Ankole Western University | Kabwohe | 2005 |
| 7 | BSU | Bishop Stuart University | Mbarara | 2003 |
| 8 | BMU | Bugema University | Bugema | 1997 |
| 9 | BGU | Busoga University | Iganga | 1999 |
| 10 | CUU | Cavendish University Uganda | Kampala | 2008 |
| 11 | IHSU | International Health Sciences University | Namuwongo | 2008 |
| 12 | IUEA | International University of East Africa | Kansanga | 2011 |
| 13 | IUIU | Islamic University in Uganda | Mbale | 1988 |
| 14 | KABU | Kabale University | Kabale | 2001 |
| 15 | KIU | Kampala International University | Kansanga | 2001 |
| 16 | KU | Kampala University | Ggaba | 2005 |
| 17 | KUMU | Kumi University | Kumi | 1996 |
| 18 | LSIU | LivingStone International University | Mbale | 2011 |
| 19 | MRU | Muteesa I Roal University | Masaka | 2007 |
| 20 | MMU | Mountains of the Moon University | Fort Portal | 2005 |
| 21 | NDU | Ndejje University | Ndejje | 1992 |
| 22 | NKU | Nkumba University | Nkumba | 1999 |
| 23 | NSU | Nsaka University | Jinja | 2013 |
| 24 | SAIU | St. Augustine International University | Bunga | 2012 |
| 25 | SLAU | St. Lawrence University | Mengo | 2006 |
| 26 | UCU | Uganda Christian University | Mukono | 1997 |
| 27 | UMU | Uganda Martyrs University | Nkozi | 1993 |
| 28 | UPU | Uganda Pentecostal University | Fort Portal | 2005 |
| 29 | UTAMU | Uganda Technology and Management University | Kampala | 2012 |
| 30 | VUU | Victoria University Uganda | Kampala | 2011 |
- Military Universities
| Rank | Abrevition | Name of Institution | Location | Established |
| 1 | UMST | University of Military Science and Technology | Lugazi | 2007 |
| 2 | UMA | Uganda Military Academy | Kabamba | 2010 |
| 3 | USCSC | Uganda Senior Command and Staff College | Kimaka | 2010 |
| 4 | UJCSC | Uganda Junior Command and Staff College | Jinja | 2010 |
- Other Degree Awarding Institutes
| Rank | Abbreviation | Name of Institution | Location | Established |
| 1 | KPI | Kigumba Petroleum Institute | Kigumba | 2009 |
| 2 | IAIT | India Africa Institute of Trade | Kampala | 2011 |
| 3 | ISBAT | International School of Business and Technology | Kampala | 2010. |
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Meet Miguna Miguna, a fierce critic of whatever happens locally. See a collection of his latest statements
Meet this man, Miguna Miguna… A politician, a lawyer and a columnist. He has, in the past, unsuccessfully vied for political seats, sworn in Raila Odinga as president and was forcefully deported from Kenya.
For him, everything happening in Kenya is wrong; from the handshake to the lifestyle audits. Maybe he is right, maybe he is wrong.
We sample some of his recent statements. He has no kind words for the political class:
- On Kenya’s victory and ensuing celebrations against Ethiopia, yesterday during the AFCON qualifier, Miguna wrote:
“Fellow Kenyans, celebrating the Kenya vs Ethiopia victory is like an adult celebrating that he has wrestled a toddler to the ground. Ethiopia went through a 30-year-civil-war and has been at the ICU since the war ended. Beat Brazil, France or Italy and I’ll join your celebrations. The Despots: Uhuru Kenyatta, Raila Odinga, William Ruto and their cabals are laughing their heads off in their multibillion mansions as hungry, oppressed, exploited and enslaved zombies are DISTRACTED to celebrating the Kenya vs Ethiopia meaningless victories. Liberate yourselves mentally. He goes on to say:
“I admit that Kenya is NUMBER 1 in the theft and plunder of public resources. Yes, we are number 1 in extra-judicial killings, torture and repression. We are often number 2 in long distance running. But what INTELLECTUAL pursuits are we number 1 in? Tell me.”
- On Raila Odinga’s push for a referendum to change the constitution:
“Kenyans placed term limits and restricted their elected leaders or imposters to 2 terms of 5 years each to curtail authoritarianism. Now, the Despot, his hand cheque lapdog and sycophants are yelling that Uhuru Kenyatta must rule for life. A Constitution should never be repealed or changed to suit anyone no matter how powerful, repressive or wealthy s/he may be. A Kshs 200 billion referendum will worsen the lives of Kenyans. Respect and uphold the Constitution as it exists, deliver services and create jobs.”
- On Kenyans’ angry reactions to former South Sudan Chief of General Staff General Paul Malong Awan Anei’s wealth, Miguna says:
“Why are some Kenyans hypocritically upset about Paul Malong’s plundered wealth when Uhuru Kenyatta; Daniel arap Moi; Mwai Kibaki; Raila Odinga; William Ruto, Nicholas Biwott, Joshua Kulei, Chris Kirubi and their families have looted 1,000,000% more than him from Kenyans.”
Miguna adds: “Kshs 5 trillion of public money has been plundered and stashed in tax havens abroad by Daniel Arap Moi, Uhuru Kenyatta, their families and cronies, yet Kenyan politicians are busy taking selfies with Bobi wine (a Ugandan Legislator) instead of protecting public interests – as their sycophants cheer.”
- Miguna castigating Kenyan Members of Parliament hosting Ugandan Legislator, Bobi Wine:
“Those pretending to support Bobi Wine in Kenya are cowards. The best way to fight for freedom is to confront tyrants in your own country. DIRECTLY CONFRONT Uhuru Kenyatta regarding his egregious violations of human rights in Kenya. Stop pretending to be fighting Museveni in Kenya.”
- Miguna on the Government’s failure to create jobs for the youths:
“The DUTY of a government is to create jobs and deliver basic services such as housing, healthcare, education, transportation and security – and to respect and uphold the law. How many sycophants out there can say that the Jubilee Party despots and their lapdogs have done that?”
He goes on to say: “How many jobs has the Hand Cheque created for the unemployed youth since March 9th? How many looters have been charged or convicted since March 9th? How many VICTIMS of extra-judicial killings and police torture have had justice rendered to them since 2007?”
- Miguna names tycoons hiding trillions of Kenyan money in overseas banks, as Kenyans languish in poverty:
“Leading Kenyan plunderers who are hiding TRILLIONS OF SHILLINGS looted public wealth abroad: Daniel arap Moi & Family, Uhuru Kenyatta & Family, Mwai Kibaki & Family, Raila Odinga & Family, William Ruto & Family, Nicholas Biwott and Chris Kirubi & Family.”
And Miguna writes off the lifestyle audit exercise by the president as just a mere Public Relations: “Kenyans must not support despotic PR exercises called ‘lifestyle audits,’ mythical bridges to nowhere or a referendum as Uhuru Kenyatta and his lapdogs Raila Odinga, MoivGideon, Kalonzo Musyoka and others continue looting TRILLIONS of our resources.”
That is Miguna Miguna for you!
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The manual on the blue link, below, describes in detail how to access the E-Citizen portal, create an account, applying for a police clearance certificate/ Certificate of good conduct, printing out the c24 form, the receipt and downloading and printing the certificates from the applicant’s E-Citizen account:
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KCSE Exams Day 1 Briefs; 5/11/2018
The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, exams went on smoothly today as candidates sat for their Mathematics and Chemistry Paper 1. The examination was largely devoid of many incidents, safe for one or two. These are the major highlights that headlined the day 1 of the exams, today:
- Candidate writes his exams from prison: A form four Student at omware Secondary school in Awendo, Migori County, was forced to write his exams from the police cells, today. The boy was arrested and locked up for allegedly stealing a motor bike. He was arrested 3 weeks ago.
- A principal from Wajir was arrested, yesterday, and arraigned in Court today for allegedly raping a form four candidate that he had given a lift on saturday, 3/11/2018, at around 3.00pm. The principal denied the claims and was released on a Ksh. 300,000 bond. Read full details, here: sSchool principal arrested for allegedly defiling a candidate, freed on a Kshs. 300,000 bond
- Sad! Candidate dies after writing his day one tests: A form 4 student at Gesiaga mixed Secondary school, in Nyamira County, collapsed and passed away on Monday afternoon, moments after writing his Maths paper one KCSE examination. The boy reportedly died as a result of heart related complications.
- A large contingent officials oversaw KCSE examinations administration, today: The government dispatched its top officials to supervise administration of the KCSE tests in various parts of the country. The officials who included Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Chairmen of Councils supervised the opening of the containers at wee hours of the chilly morning. The officials would, later, oversee the administration of the examinations at various examination centres; Infact, the Education cabinet secretary, Dr. Amina Mohammed, issued the exam papers to students at one of the centres. See the list of the Government officials who supervised today’s tests:
- Dr. Nancy Njeri Macharia, The Teachers Service Commission boss, was at Nyeri central Sub-County.
- Dr. Belio Kipsang, The Basic education Ministry’s Principal Secretary, traversed parts of Kisii and Kericho Counties.
- Amb. Amina Mohammed, the Education Ministry’s Cabinet Secretary, supervised the KCSE examinations administration in the Coastal region’s Kilifi and Mombasa.
- Mr. Henry Rotich (Treasury cabinet secretary) was in Eldoret.
- Prof. George Magoha (The Chairman to the Kenya National examinations Council): oversaw KCSE exams in Busia County.
- Dr. Julius Jwan (Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development, KICD) was in Embu town.
The KCSE examinations continue tomorrow (Tuesday, 6th November, 2018) with candidates expected to sit for their kiswahili paper one and Geography Paper one tests.
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Has your desktop or laptop screen been inverted/ rotated by accident? Worry not,
- Press and hold the Ctrl (Control) plus the Alt keys and then press on the navigational keys (Top, Down, left and right arrows) to rotate the screen to desired orientation.
EACC: Most Listened to, Watched & Read/ Popular Media in Kenya
According to the Ethics and Corruption Commission of Kenya’s Survey, these are the popular media in Kenya:
Most Listened to Radio Stations in Kenya:
- Regional/ Vernacular radio Stations- 36.6%
- Citizen Radio- 20.3%
- Radio Jambo- 9.3%
- Radio Maisha- 7.5%
- KBC- Kiswahili Service- 4.8%
- Classic FM- 2.1%
- Milele FM- 1.6%
- Kiss 100- 1.2%
- KBC- English Service- 1.0%
- Religious Stations- 0.8%
- Q FM- 0.5%
- Capital FM- 0.4%
- Metro FM- 0.2%
- Easy FM- 0.2%
- Others- 13.5%
Most Watched TV Stations:
- Citizen TV- 40.0%
- KTN- 20.9%
- NTV- 8.8%
- KBC- 4.8%
- K24- 4.2%
- SAYARE- 0.3%
- METRO- 0.1%
- FAMILY- 0.1%
- OTHERS- 20.9%
Most Read Newspapers:
- The Nation- 47.0%
- The Standard- 18.7%
- Taifa Leo- 5.5%
- The People- 0.6%
- The Star- 0.4%
- Alternative Press- 0.3%
- Kenya Times- 0.2%
- Others- 27.1%
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REFERENDUM TALK 2018: Reasons for supporting the amendments
Why I Support Referendum To Change The Constitution
The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking
– Albert Einstein
Unless one is a true sycophant, Kenya is in the throes of bankruptcy. Our voracious appetite for Loans, Eurobonds and Chinese freebies are digging us in a hole. It is like placing an alcoholic in a Brewery or a gambler in a casino. The only way to stop our Country collapsing is Constitutional Change.
I support Referendum to mark the following changes:
1. Women Representatives, Nominated MPs and Senators …. These Politicians have no work, no Constituency and no responsibilities. They end up being idle and get time for salon or bar or abuses.
2. Reduce MPs in the National Assembly to 180 …. With a population of 400m, US has 435 US Representatives being a ratio of 920,000 people to One Representative.
3. We reduce the Cabinet to 14 …. US has 15 and Switzerland has 7 …. Our Ministries are duplicated and we end up having Ministers fighting each other. And like Singapore, we increase Ministerial Salaries to Kshs. 20m per month praying they wouldn’t steal again.
4. We reduce the Counties to 14 drawn along shared language, tribe and religion like Britain and Switzerland … And Nairobi will be a Capital Territory like Washington in US and Canberra in Australia.
5. Make Corruption Capital offense like in China … Everyone must justify how they have made their money …. All Properties ownership must be put online and public … Tax payments be made public ….. One can’t be a Billionaire without companies that employ thousands …. Only lawyers, Architects, Doctors and Investment Bankers are allowed to be rich without employing hundreds of employees … Those who steal from the public must forfeit all and be shot!
6. Finally, the President must be the leader of the biggest party like in Turkey …. The President must also get at least 25% from Regions that have as the dominant tribe, Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Luo, Kisii, Luhya and Kamba. Other tribes are collateral.
7. All National Borrowing Agreements and Treaties must be made public and approved by the National and all the County
Assemblies …..
8. Constitutional Bodies and Institutions like Parliament, Judiciary, National Police Service, DPP, EACC etc must be truly independent.
The writer;
Donald B. Kipkorir is a managing partner , KTK Advocates.
What is your view? Do you support the current push for constitutional review?
Write to us: newsdesk.blaze@yahoo.com
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“Our attention has been drawn to a footage of mentioned bus being driven carelessly along Nairobi-Mombasa highway on 13th October 2018. NTSA summoned officials of the Company,driver and impounded the bus.” See the latest update on the status of the bus, as released by the NTSA today, below:
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Here are the latest details (summarized) from the Fort Ternan Bus Tragedy:
- The Bus was carrying 71 passengers which is way above the 49 passenger limit.
- The bus driver was 72 years old way over the retirement age of 60.
- The Bus not licensed to travel at night.
- Bus had no insurance.
- The ill fated bus had no speed governor
- So far, 56 lives have been lost; including kids.
- At least 40 bodies of passengers who died in the Fort Ternan bus accident have been positively Identified by relatives. !6 bodies yet to be identified.
- Even before the Fort Ternan horrific accident, 2300 lives were lost to Road traffic accidents since January. 200 deaths more than the same time last year.
- Several families in one village are mourning the deaths of several of their members from the killer bus in Fort Ternan early Wednesday morning, one of the families lost a total of five members in the accident. This is a big loss indeed.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, Noordin Haji has directed the Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinett to investigate the Londiani Muhoroni road crash that claimed 56 lives.
- The Londiani Muhoroni road crash wiped out three families who were on their way to attend funeral ceremonies in their rural homes.
- The Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has, today, warned that action will be taken against those who turned a blind eye allowing the bus to ferry Kenyans to their death.
- A section of senators, today, condemned what they term as ‘ ordinary reactionary measures’ taken by the government after lives are lost through ‘preventable road accidents.’
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Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC, Admissions, Entry requirements, How to apply, Payment options, Financial aid, Accommodation, campuses, contacts
ABOUT KMTC
Situated about three kilometers on the northern side of Nairobi city, Kenya, KMTC headquarters and the main campus, Nairobi, stand on a 20-acre piece of land, opposite Kenyatta National Hospital, along Old Mbagathi Road.
With over 34,000 students attending more than 70 medical courses, KMTC makes the biggest single contribution to the health sector in Kenya and is currently producing more than 8000 graduates every year for both the Kenyan public and private health sectors, accounting for more than 80 percent of the hospitals’ workforce.
The institution boasts of a highly qualified and experienced teaching and administrative staff. It has a strength of over 1,900 members of staff.
The national distribution of the College is its biggest uniqueness. With 65 constituent colleges spread throughout the country as far as Lodwar and Garissa, Loitoktok and Kisumu, the impact of the College in improving healthcare is felt in all parts of the country.
KMTC Admissions.
At KMTC, we offer a wide range of courses, from certificate to diploma to higher diploma, which reflects the institution’s responsiveness to the needs of our nation.
Entry Requirements:
To join KMTC to pursue a certificate course, you must have a minimum of C- with specific qualifications in cluster subjects in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations. For diploma programmes, you must have attained a minimum of C with specific qualifications in cluster subjects. Upgrading courses require that a candidate has a certificate in a respective field while for higher diploma programmes, candidates must have attained a diploma course as per the following guidelines.
The following table is a summary of the requirements for courses offered:
| S/NO | Level of training | Entry Requirement | Duration of training |
| 1 | Certificate | A minimum aggregate of C- with relevant combination of other subjects is a requirement. | 2 years with the exception of nursing which takes 2 ½ years |
| 2 | Diploma | KCSE mean grade of C (or equivalent) with relevant combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Sciences.
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3 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years |
| 3 | Upgrading | Holders of a certificate in relevant fields and at least two years working experience.
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2 years except Community Health Nursing which lasts 18 Months |
| 4 | Higher Diploma | Holders of basic diploma in relevant fields and at least a minimum of two years working experience. | 1 year |
| 5 | Short Courses | Individuals and groups such as corporate bodies, companies and government ministries interested in any course or courses can make a written request for arrangements to be made. |
How to apply
Thank you for your interest in the Kenya Medical Training College. We are happy that you are looking closely at the exciting opportunities available here in KMTC. KMTC seeks to enrol and graduate applicants who will develop and grow educationally and personally and will contribute to the College community, and the broader society.
To that end, the role of the Admissions and Records Office is to recruit, admit, and encourage enrolment of applicants who are spiritually mature, academically excellent, accomplished in extra-curricular endeavors, and broadly diverse through individualized review and professional judgment.
Applications:
All applications are ONLINE from the application portal on this website www.kmtc.ac.ke. The prospective candidates apply for admission into Courses for each academic year for Regular or Parallel Category. The Regular category have subsidized fee with optional accommodation but no choice for Campus while the parallel category have non subsidized fee, no accommodation option but have option for Campuses choice in more than Forty one (65) campuses situated in different parts of the country depending on the courses.
Procedure:
- Prospective candidates are expected to visit the applicants’ portal, read the advertisement to know the various courses and their specific entry requirements.
- Candidates interested in making an application are advised to READ the application guidelines (preservice/Inservice) available on the application portal
- Candidates are advised to follow the steps carefully given in the application guideline to the end to be sure of application success.
- Take note that the application period has timelines as stipulated on the advertisement please observe them
Please Note
All applicants to KMTC are advised to ensure that their applications are correctly done so as to compete for opportunities fairly; some of the areas to note are as follows;
- KMTC has many courses at various levels and varying entry requirement clusters hence taking time to read the advertisement that has key information necessary for the application to be made with clear information
- Determine the course you would like to study and be sure you qualify.
- Plan for your training at KMTC on time, funding and social support
- Be ready to take up your course if successful in any part of this country since our campuses are spread all over the country
- Follow APPLICATION GUIDELINES and ensure you have applied in time and correctly
- Remain active on email remembering your credentials that you can access your email at any time.
How to pay fees:
Fees
There are three fee categories namely:
- Regular
- Parallel/In-service
- Foreign (as detailed in the Current fees structure)
Fees structure is subject to changes from time to time
Students are advised to pay fees on annual basis to avoid interruption of training
Upon dismissal, fees are not refundable.
NB: Students are advised to make financial arrangements to cover expenses related to Practical attachment; Research etc. details are available from respective faculties upon reporting.
Stationery
All stationary is the responsibility of the student.
Students are encouraged to buy their own textbooks, and specific course book lists are usually provided as an admission package to assist in purchasing books.
Medical Equipment
All special medical equipment in each course i.e. Stethoscopes etc are the responsibility of the student.
Payment Options
Account number: 01003086514000
Account Name: Central Collection Account
Bank: National Bank of Kenya
Branch: Hospital Branch
How to apply for financial assistance:
Click on the link to access information on organizations offering financial aid to students admitted to KMTC courses:
https://kmtc.ac.ke/site/kmtc-financial-aid/
KMTC Campuses:
KMTC has 65 campuses spread throughout the country: https://kmtc.ac.ke/site/campus-list/
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