The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has strengthened its training and outreach capacity after receiving eight new vehicles.
The vehicles were flagged off on Wednesday by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at the institution’s headquarters.
The vehicles raise KMTC’s fleet to 158.
They will be used to expand student access to clinical placement sites, rural training areas, and community health programmes.
They will also support medical camps, environmental sustainability initiatives, and social outreach projects.
The move is expected to give students more hands-on experience while enhancing service delivery, especially in underserved communities.
Welcoming both new and continuing students to the 2025/2026 academic year, CS Duale said 11,058 students have reported out of the expected 15,000.
With 91 campuses spread across 45 counties, KMTC remains a key player in Kenya’s health sector.
By December, the college is projected to graduate 22,000 health professionals, further strengthening the national and global health workforce.
Duale reaffirmed the government’s commitment to KMTC, noting that 57 campuses have been included in the Affordable Housing Programme to provide hostels and student villages.
He highlighted ongoing reforms to modernise infrastructure, recruit more lecturers, and better equip campuses.
“KMTC plays an indispensable role in building the health workforce, which is the most critical pillar of the Taifa Care Model and Universal Health Coverage (UHC),” Duale said.
He urged students to embrace diligence, empathy, and innovation as they pursue their training.
The CS also commended the KMTC Board, management, staff, and partners for their visionary leadership, citing plans to expand facilities and acquire more vehicles.
Those present included Director General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth, KMTC Board Chairman Joseah Cheruiyot, CEO Dr Kelly Oluoch, Secretary Administration Adan Halakhe and Dr Daniel Mwai from the President’s Council of Economic Advisors.
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has taken a major step forward in strengthening health training and community outreach after receiving eight new vehicles.
The vehicles were flagged off on Tuesday by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
The Health Cabinet Secretary Hon.Aden Duale was accompanied by Dr.Patrick Amoth Director General for health, Mr.Joseah Cheruiyot KMTC board chairman,and Dr.Daniel Mwai KMTC board director.
The total number of vehicles in KMTC’s added up to 158, significantly improving access to clinical placements, rural training centres, and community health programs. The vehicles will also support medical camps, environmental sustainability efforts, and social outreach, providing students with practical experience while improving healthcare services in underserved areas.
Welcoming students to the 2025/2026 academic year, CS Duale announced that 11,058 students had already reported, out of the expected 15,000. KMTC currently operates 91 campuses across 45 counties and is set to graduate 22,000 healthcare professionals by December playing a critical role in strengthening Kenya’s health workforce.
To improve the student experience, CS Duale confirmed that 57 KMTC campuses have been included in the affordable housing programme to provide hostels and student villages. He added that ongoing reforms will modernize infrastructure, recruit more lecturers, and better equip campuses to address current and future health challenges.
Admissions continue to be done through KUCCPS to ensure fairness, and financial support through HELB helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds access training.
“KMTC plays an indispensable role in building the health workforce, which is the most critical pillar of the Taifa Care Model and Universal Health Coverage (UHC),” said CS Duale. He encouraged students to pursue their training with diligence, empathy, and innovation.
He also praised KMTC’s board, management, and partners for their dedication to expanding health training and service delivery, including plans to increase vehicle numbers and facility upgrades.
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