History of KMTC Since 1927, CEO, Campuses, Fees Structure and Contacts

The Kenya Medical Training College is a public institution in Kenya that provides training in various medical and healthcare disciplines. Inside the history of KMTC is a foundational overview.

The country’s healthcare education landscape is not complete without KMTC in the picture. Provided below is a detailed fact check.

History of KMTC Since 1927

The government owned Kenya Medical Training College runs under the Ministry of Health with a mission of producing competent health professionals through training and research, and consultancy services.

What is the historical background of KMTC?

1. Establishment of KMTC in 1927

KMTC was established in 1927 by the colonial government as the “Native Medical Training School, NMTS”

It was purposed to train medical assistants in various parts of the country. The school initially had only a few students and limited facilities.

2. NMTS renamed KMTC in 1963

Over the years, the institution evolved and expanded its programs to include training in various healthcare disciplines.

These include nursing, pharmacy, medical laboratory technology, and clinical medicine.

As Kenya gained independence in 1963, the institution’s name was changed to the “Kenya Medical Training Centre, KMTC.”

3. Institutional development

KMTC CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch continues to develop the institution with the aim of addressing the shortage of skilled healthcare professionals in Kenya.

The institution has expanded its campuses across the country making healthcare education more accessible to students from different regions.

4. Modernization and curriculum enhancement

In recent years, KMTC has focused on modernizing its facilities, curriculum, and training methods to keep up with advancements in healthcare education and technology.

The institution has also collaborated with other local and international healthcare organizations to ensure its students receive up-to-date training.

5. Impact and contributions to heath care

KMTC has played a vital role in producing a significant portion of Kenya’s healthcare workforce, including doctors, nurses, and medical laboratory technicians.

The institution’s graduates contribute significantly to the healthcare system in Kenya and beyond.

6. Gaining autonomy and recognition in 2011

The Kenyan government granted KMTC autonomous status in 2011, allowing it to manage its affairs more independently.

This move aimed to enhance the institution’s efficiency and responsiveness to the changing healthcare landscape.

7. Continued growth with about 75 branches

KMTC remains a prominent institution for healthcare education in Kenya.

It continues to expand its programs and campuses to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals in the country.

How many KMTC branches are there? The official KMTC website indicate that there are at least 71 KMTC branches in Kenya today, more are expected to open soon.

KMTC Fee structure

Items	1st Sem (Ksh)	2nd Sem (Ksh)	Total (Ksh)
Registration fee	2,000	~	2,000
Activity fee	1,000	1,000.00	2,000
Examination fee	5000	5,000.00	10,000
Library and ICT Services	2,000	2,000.00	4,000
Tuition fee	15,000	15,000.00	30,000
Research and Dev fee	5,000	5,000.00	10,000
Transport levy	6,000	6,000.00	12,000
Maintenance levy	5,000	5,000.00	10,000
Student Identification card	700	~	700
			80,700

List of KMTC campuses and contacts

There are 71 KMTC campuses with an exceeding presence in major towns across the country.

Phone numbers, email and postal addresses are provided against all the branches.

1. BOMET

• [email protected]
• 020-2008531/020-2008532
• P. O. Box: 76 – 20402, Longisa

2. BONDO

• [email protected]
• 0202584683/0707207841
• P. O. Box 473-40601, Bondo

3. BUNGOMA

• [email protected]
• 0768188210/0768188209
• P. O. Box 54 – 50200, Bungoma

4. BUSIA

• [email protected]
• 0746538142
• P. O. Box 970 – 50400, Busia

5. CHUKA

• [email protected]
• 0790286488
• P. O. Box 641 – 60400, Chuka

6. CHWELE

• [email protected]
• 0722325882
• P. O. Box 112 – 50202, Chwele

7. ELDORET

• [email protected]
• 0700108164
• P. O. Box 520 30100, Eldoret

8. EMBU

• [email protected]
• 0791573515
• P. O. Box 923 -60100, Embu

9. GARISSA

• [email protected]
• 0715623150
• P. O. Box 167- 70100, Garissa

10. GATUNDU

• [email protected]
• 0797645717
• P. O. Box 770-01030, Gatundu

11. HOMABAY

• [email protected]
• 0202416914/0732502032
• P. O. Box 512 – 40300, Homabay

12. IMENTI

• [email protected]
• 0794673189
• P. O. Box 111 – 60206, Imenti

13. ISIOLO

• [email protected]
• 0792307336
• P. O. Box 844 – 60300, Isiolo

14. ITEN

• [email protected]
• 0797527676/0202103103
• P. O. Box 103- 30700, Iten

15. KABARNET

• [email protected]
• 0700706092
• P. O. Box 401 – 30400, Kabarnet

16. KAKAMEGA

• [email protected]
• 0202400242/0796062986
• P. O. Box 535-50100, Kakamega

17. KANGUNDO

• [email protected]
• 0110068647
• Po Box 1121-90115, Kangundo

18. KAPKATET

• [email protected]
• 0772383228/0774383228
• P. O. Box 35-20214, Kapkatet

19. KAPENGURIA

• [email protected]
• 0207855985
• P. O. Box 576 – 30600, Kapenguria

20. KAPTUMO

• [email protected]
• 0700887843
• P. O. Box 149 – 30304, Kapcheno

21. KAREN

• [email protected]
• 020-2055687
• P. O. Box 24921, Nairobi

22. KARURI

• [email protected]
• 0795542643
• P. O. Box 765-00219, Karuri

23. KILIFI

• [email protected]
• 0773117665
• P. O. Box 95-80108, Kilifi 

24. KISII

• [email protected]
• 0797129320
• P. O. Box 1165-40200, Kisii

25. KISUMU

• [email protected]
• 020-7855002/0708668923
• P. O. Box 1594-40100, Kisumu

26. KITALE

• [email protected]
• 0758848201
• P. 0. B0x 3187-30200, Kitale

27. KITUI

• [email protected]
• 0777360229/0791360229
• P. O. Box 711, Kitui

28. KOMBEWA

• [email protected]
• 0784820887
• P. O. Box 11 – 40102, Kombewa

29. KURIA

• [email protected]
• 0740694237
• P.O. BOX 41-40413

30. KWALE

• [email protected]
• 0110097319
• P. O. BOX 324 – 80403, KWALE

31. Lake VICTORIA

• [email protected]
• 0738307446
• P. O. Box 2268-40100, Kisumu

32. LAMU

• [email protected]
• 0769912286
• P. O. Box 28 – 80502, Mokowe – Lamu

33. LODWAR

• [email protected]
• 0727261773
• P. O. Box 126-30500, Lodwar

34. LOITOKITOK

• [email protected]
• 0735427438
• P. O. Box 101-00209, Loitokitok

35. LUGARI

• [email protected]
• 0705429240
• P. O. BOX 156 – 30106, TURBO

36. MANZA

• [email protected]
• 0798 -931792
• P. O. Box 837-9100, Machakos 

37. MANDERA

• [email protected]
• 0711872244
• P. O. Box, 7 Mandera 

38. MAKINDU

• [email protected]
• 0110003423/0110003414/0789891399
• P. O. Box 127-90138, Makindu

39. MAKUENI

• [email protected]
• 0706037168
• P. O. Box 198-90300, Makueni

40. MACHAKOS

• [email protected]
• 044-2221305
• P. O. BOX 1155-9100, MACHAKOS

41. MATHARI

• [email protected]
• 020-2391315
• P. O. BOX 46028-00100, NAIROBI

42. MBOONI

• [email protected]
• 0714297888
• PO BOX 153-90133, TAWA MAKUENI 

43. MERU

• [email protected]
• 064-3132537/0796538902
• P. O. BOX 1484-60200, MERU

44. MIGORI

• [email protected]
• 0725792981/0728312305
• P. O. Box 58-40400, Migori

45. MOLO

• [email protected]
• 0706239456
• P. O. Box 426-20106, Molo

46. MOSORIOT 

• [email protected]
• 0700817357
• P. O. Box 31-30300, Mosoriot

47. MOMBASA

• [email protected]
• 0775369543
• P. O. Box 87946-80100, Mombasa

48. MSAMBWENI

• [email protected]
• 0736562129
• P. O. Box 16-80408, Msambweni

49. MURANGA

• [email protected]
• 0110048773
• P. O. Box 888-10200, Muranga

50. MWINGI

• [email protected]
• 0740942253
• Box 232-90400, Mwingi

51. NAIROBI

• [email protected]
• 020-2081823/0737352543
• P. O. Box 30195 Nairobi

52. NAKURU

• [email protected]
• 051-2211905
• P. O. Box 110-20100, Nakuru

53. NYAHURURU

• [email protected]
• 0740345739
• P. O. Box 1037-20300, Nyahururu

54. NYAMACHE

• [email protected]
• 0780217946/0741956686
• P. O. Box 52 – 40203, Nyamache

55. NYAMIRA

• [email protected]
• 0770286021/0742957109
• P. O. Box 574-40500, Nyamira

56. NYANDARUA

• [email protected]
• 0110007157
• P. O. BOX 751-20303

57. NYERI

• [email protected]
• 0111630214
• P. O. Box 466-10100, Nyeri

58. OTHAYA

• [email protected]
• 0110002434
• P. O. Box 411-10106, Othaya

59. PORT REITZ

• [email protected]
• 020-2023763
• P. O. Box 90219-80100, Mombasa

60. RACHUONYO

• [email protected]
• 0748034396
• P. O. Box148 – 40222, Oyugis

61. RERA

• [email protected]
• 0770565181/0770565183
• P. O. Box 126 – 40139, Akala

62. SIAYA

• [email protected]
• 0748032675
• P. O. Box 465-40600, Siaya

63. SIGOWET

• [email protected]
• 0716268536
• P. O. Box 46 – 20200, Sisiot

64. TAVETA

• [email protected]
• 0798617458
• P. O. Box 300 – 80302, Taveta

65. TANA RIVER

• [email protected]
• 0110096924
• P. O. Box 22-70101, Hola

66. THIKA

• [email protected]
• 0778191304/0701446218
• P. O. Box 729-01000, Thika

67. UGENYA

• [email protected]
• 0754283897
• P. O. Box 13-40614, Sega

68. VIHIGA

• [email protected]
• 0722602512
• P. O. Box 1111-50300, Maragoli

69. VOI

• [email protected]
• 0705751103
• P.O. Box 18-80300, Voi

70. WAJIR

• [email protected]
• 0768335767
• P. O. Box 670 – 70200, Wajir

71. WEBUYE

• [email protected]
• 020-2574902
• P. O. Box 734-50205, Webuye

KMTC headquarters are located off Ngong Road within Nairobi County.

The list of KMTC campuses and contacts in Kenya is becoming longer by the year even as more branches continue to mushroom.

The history of KMTC reflects envisioned opportunities in years to come. While KMTC is not necessary better than University, it commands 85% of Kenya’s health work force.