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.
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The Standard
… Medical interns will receive Sh9.3 billion, KMTC Sh10.9 billion, and Sh3.6 billion for Community Health Promoters in FY26/27, in efforts to build workforce capacity, Treasury CS Mbadi said. …
Big win as Health sector secures Sh177 billion allocationThe Standard
… He added that the government had increased investment in education, noting that funds had been allocated to support primary, secondary and technical institutions, including TVETs and KMTC, to expand access to training and skills development. …
Govt defends budget strategy despite rising deficitCitizen Digital
KMTC student thrown from moving matatu died from internal bleeding - Autopsy By Franklin Wallah June 08, 2026 02:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A graphic showing Eugene Mutuku Audio By Vocalize An autop …
KMTC student thrown from moving matatu died from internal bleeding - AutopsyThe Standard
… The activity brought together County Assembly staff, Kenya Medical Training College students, healthcare professionals, sponsors, dignitaries and members of the public in a collective effort to save lives. …
Closing the gap: Bungoma Assembly leads drive to boost blood suppliesCitizen Digital
KMTC student dies after allegedly being thrown from moving matatu on Thika Road By Emily Chebet June 06, 2026 10:46 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A graphic showing Eugene Mutuku Audio By Vocalize The fami …
KMTC student dies after allegedly being thrown from moving matatu on Thika RoadThe Standard
… Some people allege Eugene Mutuku, a student at Kenya Medical Training College in Yatta, was pushed out of the matatu on Friday morning because he could not pay fare. …
Police probe death of student who fell from a matatuCapital News
… Ruto further announced that affordable housing projects were underway in Tarbaj, alongside the construction of hostels at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campuses and teachers’ training institutions. …
Ruto Hails Security Gains Against Al-Shabaab in North Eastern RegionCitizen Digital
… He also said he would support calls for a KMTC campus in the constituency and engage the Ministry of Education on upgrading a local school’s status. …
Kindiki says development record will deliver Ruto re-election, dismisses theft claims as recklessCapital News
… Vandalism Police further accused the group of vandalising public infrastructure, including buildings belonging to the Kenya Medical Training College and county government offices located along Brumba Road. …
2 killed as youth clash with police to free man held for vandalism in BusiaCapital News
… KUCCPS is also conducting continuous placement for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), and Kenya Utalii College. …
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17 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →