"KMTC gave me hands-on clinical experience from day one. I started working in the maternity ward within months of graduating."
Kenya Medical Training College
Train for a career that Kenya needs.
74 campuses. 83 health programmes. The most direct route to a healthcare career in Kenya.
Trusted by the Ministry of Health. Over 85% of Kenya's healthcare workforce trained here.
74
Campuses nationwide
83
Health programmes
85%
of Kenya's mid-level healthcare workforce trained at KMTC
Find the healthcare career that fits you.
Explore Kenya's health professions by career family and discover where KMTC can take you.
Clinical Medicine
Diagnose and treat patients across Kenya's health facilities.
Explore pathway →Nursing
Deliver frontline patient care in hospitals and communities.
Explore pathway →Pharmacy
Dispense and manage medicines across the health system.
Explore pathway →Nutrition
Guide community and clinical nutrition outcomes.
Explore pathway →Health Records
Manage patient data and health information systems.
Explore pathway →Community Health
Lead public health initiatives at the county level.
Explore pathway →Environmental Health
Protect public health through environmental standards.
Explore pathway →Medical Laboratory
Run diagnostics that guide clinical decisions.
Explore pathway →Dental Technology
Support oral health care across Kenya's facilities.
Explore pathway →Orthopaedic Technology
Support mobility and trauma recovery for patients.
Explore pathway →74
campuses across Kenya
83
health programmes
62,000+
students currently enrolled
85%
of Kenya's healthcare workforce trained here
When Kenya's hospitals, health centres, and community programmes need trained professionals, they hire KMTC graduates. That has been true for six decades.
Our most in-demand programmes.
Nursing
Diploma in Nursing
Graduates work as Registered Nurses in hospitals, health centres, NGOs, and community health programmes.
Available at 41 campuses
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Clinical Medicine
Diploma in Clinical Medicine
Graduates serve as Clinical Officers diagnosing and treating patients across Kenya's health system.
Available at 32 campuses
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Pharmacy
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
Graduates work as Pharmaceutical Technologists in hospitals, dispensaries, and pharmaceutical supply chains.
Available at 19 campuses
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Health Records
Diploma in Health Records & Information Technology
Graduates manage patient data, health information systems, and facility reporting.
Available at 24 campuses
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Nutrition
Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics
Graduates work as Nutritionists in clinical, community, and public health settings.
Available at 17 campuses
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Medical Laboratory
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Graduates work as Laboratory Technologists supporting diagnosis across health facilities.
Available at 22 campuses
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Where KMTC takes you.
Registered Nurse, Kenyatta National Hospital
Clinical Officer, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching & Referral Hospital
"Studying close to home meant I could complete my clinical attachment in the same communities I now serve."
Pharmaceutical Technologist, Coast General Teaching & Referral Hospital
"My training combined dispensing practice with real supply chain management — exactly what my job requires today."
KMTC is near you.
With 74 campuses across Kenya, there is almost certainly an KMTC campus in your county.
Interactive campus map
Kenya's health facilities run on KMTC talent.
From county health centres to national referral hospitals, our graduates are the most widely deployed mid-level health professionals in Kenya. If you are looking to recruit, we have the talent.
County Referral Hospitals
National Hospital Insurance Fund
Kenya Red Cross
Private Hospital Groups
Partner NGOs
Ministry of Health
Ready to begin your health career?
Applications are open. Find your programme, check your requirements, and apply online today.
Next intake: September 2026 Government-Sponsored Cohort
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Digital Transformation
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June 18, 2026New online services reduce paperwork for self-sponsored applicants across all 74 campuses.
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Admissions
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June 5, 2026Government-sponsored students should confirm placement and prepare required documents.
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Partnerships
KMTC and county hospitals expand clinical attachment partnerships
May 22, 2026New agreements increase practical training placements for nursing and clinical medicine students.
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