Kenya Medical Training College — institution where students train for healthcare professions, recently affected by student deaths in public transport incidents.
… At the same time, the agency announced that placement to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, Kenya Medical Training College and Kenya Utalii College remains ongoing on a rolling basis until available slots are filled. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 14 — A Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) accountant has been charged before the Kisii Anti-Corruption Court for allegedly forging his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results to secure university admission and subsequent promotions in public …
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. …
… Investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) established that the suspect, Florah Lipesa Koloba, allegedly forged a Diploma certificate in Community Health Nursing from Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), a Nursing Certificate from the Nursing Council, an …
… Subscribe to our newsletterAt the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), enrollment of middle-level health trainees increased by 23.5 per cent to 36,330 students in the 2024/25 academic year. …
… 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. …
… 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 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.
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Government deploys 6,360 healthcare interns nationwide from July, fulfilling a major health workforce commitment with Sh9.3 billion investment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Families continue to pursue justice for victims of police brutality and disappearances, including KMTC student Sheryl Adhiambo Anyumba, who was killed by a bullet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.