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Kenya Medical Training College

Also known as: KMTC

Kenya Medical Training College — institution that trains healthcare professionals, with 92 campuses across eight regional zones and 2,200 student athletes.

2026-05-032026-08-19

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    A study of 711 medical students at Kenyatta National Hospital and Kenya Medical Training College found that 88 per cent had experienced at least one headache in the previous six months, while 33.8 per cent met the study’s criteria for migraine.

    Don't sleep off that headache: Warning signs that should prompt you to seek treatment
  3. July 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Kenya Medical Training College National Sports Champs kick off in Kitui By Jackson Muli July 28, 2026 08:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Medical Training College National Spor

    Kenya Medical Training College National Sports Champs kick off in Kitui
  5. Capital News

    If approved by Parliament through the proposed amendments to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Act, every student admitted to a university, college or the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) from September 2026 would qualify for 100 percent government funding, regardless

    Ruto vows every University student will get full govt funding
  6. Capital News

    The placements included 28,246 students admitted to the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), 500 to the Kenya School of Law diploma programme, 765 to Kenya Utalii College and 875 to secondary teacher training colleges.

    KUCCPS Warns Students Against Fake Transfer Applications
  7. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeAnne Adhiambo, a Kenya Medical Training College student died as a result of multiple internal injuries, an autopsy has established.

    Autopsy reveals what killed KMTC student as family demands justice
  8. The Standard

    Another 28,246 university-qualified candidates opted to pursue courses at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), while 500 were placed at the Kenya School of Law for the Diploma in Law (Paralegal Studies), 765 at Kenya Utalii College and 875 in secondary teacher training coll

    Over 51,000 university-qualified students skip KUCCPS application.
  9. Citizen Digital

    Some of them went straight to Module Two programmes in public universities, some joined private universities, while others are waiting for KMTC placements," said Agnes Wahome, KUCCPS chief executive officer.

    Gov't extends KUCCPS application review after 57,000 students miss university slots
  10. Capital News

    Among the institutions receiving students, 28,246 were placed at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), 500 secured places in the diploma programme at the Kenya School of Law, 765 joined the Kenya Utalii College, while 875 were placed in secondary teacher training colleges.

    KUCCPS places 293,869 KCSE candidates, 202,133 to take degree programmes
  11. Capital News

    Ogamba announced that the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has admitted 28,246 students under the latest Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service exercise.

    Over 202,000 Students Secure University Degree Placements
  12. The Standard

    In other placements, 28,246 students were admitted to the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), 500 to the Kenya School of Law (KSL), 765 to the Kenya Utalii College and 875 to public teacher training colleges.Ogamba noted that some students who qualified for placement did not s

    University transfer window extended as 293,869 secure KUCCPS placements
Society

When headaches signal serious health problems requiring immediate treatment

The News

Most headaches are harmless and follow common triggers like stress or poor sleep, but some can indicate serious underlying conditions and warrant medical attention. Headache disorders affect an estimated 2.9 billion people globally, with tension-type headache most common and migraine causing the greatest disability, particularly among women.

17 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 17 August

  1. When headaches signal serious health problems requiring immediate treatment

    Most headaches are harmless and follow common triggers like stress or poor sleep, but some can indicate serious underlying conditions and warrant medical attention. Headache disorders affect an estimated 2.9 billion people globally, with tension-type headache most common and migraine causing the greatest disability, particularly among women.

    17 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Kenya Medical Training College sports championship begins in Kitui

    The 16th Kenya Medical Training College National Sports Championship opened at Kitui Teachers Training College, running July 29–31. The event draws approximately 2,200 student athletes and 400 staff members from 92 KMTC campuses across eight regional zones.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto reaffirms pledge of full government university funding

    President William Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to providing full government funding for every university student, saying the government is refining its funding model to ensure access to higher education regardless of financial background. He acknowledged public concerns about how the government will finance the plan, arguing that investing in education is essential for Kenya's development.

    28 July 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 11 July

  1. KUCCPS warns students of fake transfer application scams

    The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has cautioned students, parents and the public against fraudsters claiming the inter-institutional transfer application window has opened, noting it has not yet started receiving applications despite plans to extend the transfer period from two weeks to one month.

    11 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 10 July

  1. KMTC student's death caused by internal injuries, autopsy finds

    An autopsy on Anne Adhiambo, a Kenya Medical Training College student found dead in her hostel room on July 7, established she died from multiple internal injuries and possible lack of oxygen. The report revealed bite marks and signs of assault, and her family has appealed to police to pursue the suspects quickly.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 9 July

  1. Over 51,000 qualified students skip KUCCPS university placement

    More than 51,000 students who qualified for university admission in the 2025 KCSE exam did not apply for placement through KUCCPS. Of 202,133 placed candidates, 17,000 will join private universities and roughly 185,000 will enroll in public universities, while others opted for KMTC, law school, hospitality college, teacher training, or diploma and certificate programmes; the government attributes the non-applications to alternative pathways including disciplined forces recruitment and overseas studies.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Government extends KUCCPS review as 57,000 students lack placements

    More than 57,000 students who qualified for university admission have not been placed in any degree programme following the latest KUCCPS placement results. The Ministry of Education has extended the application review period to allow affected candidates to reapply for available courses, while over 200,000 students secured placement in universities, colleges and other tertiary institutions.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KUCCPS places 293,869 KCSE candidates into tertiary institutions

    The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has placed 293,869 candidates from the 2025 KCSE examination into universities, TVET institutions, and Teacher Training Colleges for the 2026/27 academic year, with 202,133 securing university degree programme admission. The placement service has extended the inter-institution transfer window from two weeks to one month.

    8 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. Over 202,000 students placed in university degree programmes

    Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that 202,133 applicants have been placed in degree programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year out of 270,508 candidates who met the minimum entry grade of C+ and above in the 2025 KCSE examination. Overall, 293,869 students have been placed across universities, technical institutions and colleges in various programmes.

    8 July 2026 · Capital News

  4. University transfer window extended to one month for 2025 admissions

    Kenya's Education Cabinet Secretary announced that the university transfer window for 2025 KUCCPS placements has been extended from two weeks to one month to allow students adequate time to transfer between institutions. A total of 293,869 students have been placed across degree, diploma, and certificate programmes.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. Government deploys 6,360 healthcare interns nationwide from July

    The government will deploy 6,360 healthcare interns across the country starting July 1, having committed Sh 9.3 billion towards the programme to strengthen Kenya's health workforce and advance Universal Health Coverage. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the plans after meeting with health professional regulatory bodies to assess readiness for the 2026/2027 deployment.

    26 June 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 25 June

  1. Murang'a town expands with colleges, security, property investment

    Murang'a town's population, now over 50,000, is growing as colleges including Kiharu Technical College and Murang'a University of Technology attract students who rent locally, spurring property development and business growth. Enhanced security and improved policing have enabled the expansion, with the county commissioner crediting these factors alongside institutional presence.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ruto raises duty-free allowance to Ksh.260K from Ksh.39K

    President William Ruto has increased the duty-free allowance for returning travellers from Ksh.39,000 to Ksh.260,000 when assenting to the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to address concerns from Kenyans living and working abroad and other visitors.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. KMTC student allegedly pushed from bus laid to rest

    Eugene Malivi Mutuku, a Kenya Medical Training College student who was allegedly pushed from a moving Nicco Movers bus along Thika Road, was buried at his family home in Kawethei Village, Masinga Sub-County on Friday. Family, friends, and fellow KMTC students gathered to pay respects and honour his memory.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. NTSA suspends new matatu SACCO licenses for two years

    The National Transport and Safety Authority has suspended issuance of new matatu SACCOs for two years effective June 19, 2026, and frozen addition of new routes for one year, citing persistent non-compliance and road safety concerns in the sector.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Families seek justice for police brutality victims and missing persons

    Families continue to pursue justice for victims of police brutality and disappearances, including KMTC student Sheryl Adhiambo Anyumba, who was killed by a bullet.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. NTSA revokes Nicco Movers Sacco licence after student death

    The National Transport and Safety Authority has revoked the operating licence of Nicco Movers 1 Sacco following investigations into an incident that killed KMTC student Eugene Mutuku. The authority found serious shortcomings in the Sacco's safety practices, compliance status, and fleet management.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. NTSA revokes Nicco Movers Sacco licence after student death

    The National Transport and Safety Authority revoked the operator licence of Nicco Movers 1 Sacco following investigations into the death of Kenya Medical Training College student Eugene Mutuku, who was thrown from a moving matatu. NTSA found that the Sacco's management had lost control of fleet operations, lacked adequate safety protocols, and posed a danger to road users.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. NTSA revokes Nicco Sacco license after student death

    The National Transport and Safety Authority revoked the public transport operator license of Nicco Movers 1 Sacco following the death of a medical student six days ago. Eugene Mutuku, 19, a final year student at Kenya Medical Training College Yatta Campus, was pushed from a matatu by a conductor during a fare dispute on Thika Road and was run over by the vehicle.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. Government allocates Sh177.2 billion to health sector for universal coverage

    Kenya's Treasury has proposed a Sh177.2 billion allocation to the health sector in the 2026/27 financial year to accelerate Universal Health Coverage rollout and strengthen access to essential healthcare services. Major allocations include Sh19.1 billion for Primary Health Care Funds, Sh8.6 billion for UHC staff, Sh18.5 billion for disease prevention programmes, and Sh6.4 billion for vaccines and immunisation initiatives.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Health sector gets Sh177.2 billion in 2026/27 budget allocation

    The government has allocated Sh177.2 billion to the health sector in the 2026/27 budget, an increase of about Sh37.5 billion from the current financial year, with funding directed at advancing Universal Health Coverage, strengthening service delivery, and supporting programmes for communicable diseases, healthcare workforce development, and primary care.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Government defends fiscal strategy as deficit gradually declines

    The government has defended its fiscal strategy, saying the national budget deficit remains a concern but is gradually declining compared to last year. Treasury is introducing alternative financing measures, including the National Infrastructure Fund, to bridge the gap.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. KMTC student died from injuries after matatu incident

    An autopsy on Eugene Mutuku, a 19-year-old Kenya Medical Training College student allegedly pushed from a moving matatu along Thika Road, revealed he died from severe multiple body injuries and internal bleeding caused by falling. The matatu driver and conductor remain at large, while two directors of Nicco Transport Company have been arraigned in court.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Bungoma Assembly leads blood donation drive to tackle shortages

    The Bungoma County Assembly is spearheading a blood donation campaign to boost reserves at the county's hospitals, where shortages threaten maternal and newborn healthcare. The county needs 1,400 pints monthly but collects only about 1,000 pints, leaving a monthly deficit of approximately 400 pints.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. KMTC student dies after allegedly thrown from matatu

    A 19-year-old Kenya Medical Training College student, Eugene Mutuku, died after allegedly being thrown from a moving matatu on Thika Road in Nairobi. The matatu driver and conductor remain at large, while police have arrested two officials of a Nicco Sacco over the incident.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Police investigate student death after fall from moving matatu

    Police have launched investigations into the death of a 19-year-old Kenya Medical Training College student who fell from a matatu on Thika Road on Friday morning. Some allege he was pushed out after failing to pay fare, though the police commander said investigations will establish what exactly happened; the driver and conductor fled the scene.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Ruto declares security gains against Al-Shabaab in north-east

    President William Ruto said the government has made significant progress against Al-Shabaab militants in Northern Kenya through deployment of security personnel including KDF, National Police Service, and National Police Reservists, and pledged continued commitment to ensuring peace and stability in the region.

    2 June 2026 · Capital News

Monday 25 May

  1. Kindiki dismisses rigging claims, backs free and fair election

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said President William Ruto does not need election interference to win re-election and that the Kenya Kwanza administration supports a free and fair 2027 poll. Kindiki dismissed claims about election rigging as undermining democracy and urged Kenyans to judge leaders on development rather than ethnic politics.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Two killed as crowd clashes with police in Busia

    Two people died during violent confrontations after a crowd of nearly 200 youths stormed a Busia police station following the arrest of a suspect linked to destruction of a police vehicle, Busia County Police Commander Ahmed Abdilleh confirmed. The group allegedly attempted to loot businesses and vandalized public infrastructure including buildings belonging to the Kenya Medical Training College and county government offices.

    20 May 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 16 May

  1. KUCCPS reopens university applications for 2025 KCSE Form Four leavers

    The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has opened a second application window from May 16 to May 22 for 2025 KCSE candidates to revise choices or submit new applications. Of 268,714 candidates who attained C+ and above, 212,510 have applied for courses; high-demand programmes including Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Engineering were fully filled in the first phase.

    16 May 2026 · Capital News

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