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Kenya Medical Training College

Also known as: KMTC

Kenya Medical Training College — healthcare training institution offering 126 specialised programmes in nursing, clinical medicine, laboratory sciences, radiography, and nutrition.

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  1. May 2026
  2. KMTC accountant charged with forgery of KCSE certificate By Joseph Muia May 14, 2026 05:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a judge's gavel.

    Citizen Digital

    KMTC accountant charged with forgery of KCSE certificate
  3. For creators like Nishmah Gesare, a student at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Mombasa, content creation has already begun to shift from hobby to hustle.Her growth on TikTok has opened doors to brand deals, but the income remains inconsistent.

    The Standard

    Coast students turn to social media for formal jobs
  4. As global demand for healthcare workers rises, institutions such as Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) are positioning their graduates for opportunities beyond Kenya’s borders.KMTC Chief Executive Kelly Oluoch says students today are more strategic and they want courses that l

    The Standard

    Kenya's healthcare training evolves with career choices
Society

Two killed as crowd clashes with police in Busia

The News

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

Yesterday

  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

  2. KUCCPS opens second application window for university placement

    The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has opened a second application window for university placement, allowing 2025 KCSE candidates to revise their course choices or submit fresh applications. The portal remains open until May 22, 2026.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 14 May

  1. KMTC accountant charged with forging KCSE certificate for university admission

    A Kenya Medical Training College accountant has been charged with altering his KCSE results from C- to C+ to secure admission to Kisii University in 2014, and subsequently using the fraudulent degree to gain promotions at KMTC. The EACC says he unlawfully earned Sh3,965,292.30 in salaries and benefits through employment obtained using forged academic qualifications.

    14 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. KMTC accountant charged with forged KCSE certificate

    A Kenya Medical Training College accountant has been charged with forging his KCSE results from C- to C+ to gain admission to Kisii University and later secure promotion at KMTC. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission says he used the falsified academic papers to obtain a Bachelor of Commerce degree and subsequently applied for advancement within the institution.

    14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Former MMUST employee charged with forging academic certificates

    Florah Lipesa Koloba, a former Masinde Muliro University employee, was charged in the Kakamega Anti-Corruption Court with forging a diploma in Community Health Nursing, a nursing certificate, and a KCSE certificate to secure employment. The EACC investigation alleges she fraudulently acquired public property amounting to Ksh.7,584,574 in salary between January 2015 and May 2023.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Government lauds nurses as backbone of healthcare system

    The Public Health Principal Secretary has praised nurses for their critical role in delivering healthcare and achieving Universal Health Coverage, noting that nurses manage nearly 75 per cent of Level Two and Level Three health facilities. The Government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the profession through improved training, working conditions, and career growth.

    12 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 7 May

  1. Coast students explore social media as income source

    Young people at Coast universities are turning to social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube for income as formal job opportunities remain limited. While many are active online, few understand how to monetize their engagement, though some students have begun earning through brand deals and content creation, though income remains inconsistent.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Waiguru disburses 129.5 million shillings in student bursaries

    Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has disbursed 129.5 million shillings in bursaries to 48,000 needy students across secondary, college, and university levels. The governor said the allocation brings cumulative bursary disbursement since 2017 to 670.2 million shillings, a significant increase from 49.1 million allocated in the 2017/2018 financial year.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. Kenya's healthcare training adapts to student job preferences

    Young Kenyans are increasingly choosing healthcare careers based on practical training, shorter study periods, and clear employment pathways. Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is expanding beyond nursing and clinical medicine, now offering 126 specialised programmes spanning laboratory sciences, radiography, nutrition, and other fields to meet evolving healthcare needs.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

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