KMTC Connects with Over 8,000 Youth at Nyakach Career Fair

More than 8,000 KCSE school leavers attended the 2026 Nyakach Sub-County Career Fair at Nyakach Technical Institute. Learners from schools across the region engaged with institutions, professional bodies, and corporate partners to explore available career pathways.

At the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) stand, staff and students interacted directly with learners, explaining available courses, guiding them through the KUCCPS application process, and offering mentorship on healthcare careers. Health awareness messages were also shared during the engagements.

Chief Guest Ms. Esther Mworia encouraged students to make informed decisions about their future, noting the growing importance of technical and vocational training.

“The decisions you make now will shape your future. Technical training provides practical skills needed both locally and globally. Institutions like KMTC are preparing young people not only for employment, but to contribute meaningfully to their communities,” she said.

Representing KMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kelly Oluoch, Kisumu Campus Principal Mr. Abel Onchiri emphasised the College’s focus on practical training.

“KMTC prepares students to meet real healthcare needs. I encourage those interested to apply through KUCCPS and take up the available opportunities,” he noted.

The fair brought together schools, recent graduates, and key stakeholders to help students make informed career choices.

Applications for the extended KMTC March 2026 will close tomorrow May 6, 2026 with selected students expected to join the College within the month.

Ready to Join KMTC? Your Journey into Healthcare Starts Now

As the March admission date approaches, the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is prepared to welcome thousands of students into a system rooted in discipline, competence, and service. This date signifies the start of a transformative journey into healthcare, where each lesson learned helps save lives and strengthen communities.

With 92 campuses and five satellite campuses nationwide, KMTC continues to expand access to quality medical training, directly contributing to Kenya’s and the world’s growing demand for skilled health professionals. For incoming students, this means joining a trusted institution at the heart of healthcare delivery, equipped with modern skills laboratories, experienced trainers, and hands-on clinical exposure in real health facilities.

“At KMTC, we are shaping the future of healthcare by equipping our graduates with the skills, values, and professionalism needed to serve with excellence both locally and globally,” said CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch.

On reporting day, students will go through a structured process that starts with document verification, then fee payment, and registration. Although the process may seem daunting, dedicated staff across campuses are ready to guide and support every step, ensuring a smooth transition into training.

For parents and guardians, the College provides a system rooted in accountability, professionalism, and student welfare, ensuring students are in a safe and supportive learning environment. However, constant vigilance remains essential because this period often attracts scammers who exploit misinformation and urgency. KMTC emphasizes that all admissions and official procedures are handled exclusively through authorized channels, and no individual can influence placement or services in exchange for money.

For partners and stakeholders, this intake presents ongoing opportunities for collaboration in training, research, and service delivery as KMTC aligns its programmes with national and global health priorities.

So, what does this mean? It means every student reporting to KMTC is entering a system designed not only to educate but also to produce skilled, ethical, and job-ready healthcare professionals who will shape the future of healthcare.

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Accelerating Safer Roads Through Lifesaving Skills

The College, on November 13, 2025, took a significant step toward strengthening emergency response and road safety in Kenya during a high-level consultative meeting held at the EKA Hotel in Nairobi. The engagement, attended by representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), road safety stakeholders, and KMTC officials, centred on the College’s Boda Boda First Responder Training Initiative, a country-wide programme transforming riders into lifesavers.

KMTC CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch highlighted the vital role of boda boda riders as first responders, especially in areas where emergency services are delayed. With over 1.5 million riders nationwide and motorcycle-related crashes accounting for 33% of road fatalities in 2024, KMTC stressed the importance of equipping riders with essential emergency care skills.

“Who reaches the injured before the ambulance arrives?” Dr. Oluoch posed the question, noting that boda boda riders are often the first on the scene but lack the basic life-saving skills that could prevent avoidable deaths.

Over the years, the College has trained more than 9,000 riders across 90 campuses, offering practical skills such as bleeding control, safe lifting techniques, chest compressions, choking response, and scene management. The College has also integrated first aid and trauma management into all its academic programmes, ensuring that every KMTC graduate has lifesaving skills.

The meeting acknowledged key challenges, including funding gaps that limit national scaling. To train 10,000 additional riders, KMTC requires KES 14 million, excluding monitoring and evaluation costs. However, stakeholders agreed that the programme remains one of the most cost-effective investments in reducing preventable deaths, costing just Kshs 1,400 per rider for a two-day course.

Dr. Oluoch called on partners to support the next phase of the programme, saying, “KMTC brings the expertise, infrastructure, and credibility to transform community response, not as a project, but as a system.”