Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has flagged off eight new vehicles for the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), a move set to expand the institution’s outreach, clinical training and community health programmes across the country.
The additional vehicles, unveiled at KMTC Headquarters in Nairobi on Wednesday, September 17, bring the College’s fleet to 158.
They will enable students to access rural training sites, clinical placement centres and community outreach programmes more easily. They will also support medical camps, environmental health drives, and social welfare initiatives in underserved areas.
This comes as KMTC admits more than 11,000 new students in the 2025/2026 academic year, with the number expected to rise to 15,000. By December, the institution is also set to graduate 22,000 health professionals, a major boost to Kenya’s health workforce.
“With 91 campuses spread across 45 counties, KMTC continues to serve as the backbone of Kenya’s health training. The new vehicles and ongoing reforms will ensure our students gain the practical experience and skills needed to serve communities effectively,” CS Duale said.
The government is further strengthening KMTC through the Affordable Housing Programme, which will see 57 campuses benefit from modern student hostels and villages.
Plans are also underway to recruit more lecturers, upgrade infrastructure, and equip campuses with modern facilities to meet emerging health needs.
Admissions to KMTC continue to be managed through KUCCPS to ensure fairness, while students from disadvantaged backgrounds benefit from HELB loans and bursaries.
KMTC Board Chair Joseah Cheruiyot, CEO Dr Kelly Oluoch and other officials present at the event welcomed the government’s continued support, pledging to expand training opportunities and enhance service delivery through strategic partnerships.
The initiative emphasises KMTC’s critical role in advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and building the next generation of health professionals under the Taifa Care Model.
