The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) plans to review and reorganise some of its training programmes following concerns raised by Members of Parliament over graduates struggling to secure employment after completing their studies.
KMTC Chief Executive Officer Kelly Oluoch announced the planned review on October 26, 2026, following a meeting with the National Assembly’s Health Committee at the college’s headquarters in Nairobi.
Lawmakers challenged the institution to ensure that its courses remain relevant to the country’s labour market and provide students with skills that can improve their employment prospects.
The discussions focused on the relationship between the courses offered by KMTC, the demand for healthcare professionals and the availability of jobs for graduates.
The proposed review is expected to examine how the institution can align its training programmes with changing workforce requirements.
Why Is KMTC Planning to Review Its Courses?
The planned review follows concerns that some students complete years of training but struggle to find employment opportunities matching their qualifications.
During the oversight visit, MPs called on KMTC to consider the actual demand for different healthcare professionals when designing and maintaining its programmes.
The Health Committee chairperson, Seme MP James Nyikal, argued that the institution should pay particular attention to the needs of the public health sector, which remains a major employer of healthcare professionals.
Other committee members also raised concerns about students investing time and money in courses without clear employment prospects.
In response, Oluoch said KMTC would review and reorganise its programmes to ensure that training remains relevant to labour market needs.
The planned changes are intended to strengthen the connection between education, practical skills and employment opportunities.
How Many Courses Does KMTC Offer?
KMTC offers a wide range of healthcare training programmes through its campuses across the country.
According to the reported information, the institution offers approximately 126 medical courses across 92 campuses.
Its programmes include certificate and diploma courses as well as specialised short courses.
Some of the major training areas include:
Clinical Medicine: Training in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients within the scope of professional practice.
Nursing and Midwifery: Preparing learners to provide nursing care and support maternal and newborn health services.
Pharmacy: Training related to medicines, pharmaceutical services and patient safety.
Medical Laboratory Sciences: Preparing students to work in laboratory testing and diagnostic services.
Radiography and Imaging: Training in medical imaging technologies used in healthcare settings.
Physiotherapy: Developing skills in rehabilitation and physical treatment.
Nutrition and Dietetics: Focusing on nutrition assessment, dietary management and health promotion.
Public Health: Preparing learners to support disease prevention, community health and public health programmes.
The college also offers certificate programmes in areas such as community health assistance, medical engineering, health records and information, nutrition and dietetics, and emergency medical technician training.
Students should check the current KMTC prospectus for the exact programmes available at individual campuses.
Will KMTC Introduce New Courses or Stop Some Programmes?
The announcement concerns a planned review and reorganisation of courses.
It does not, by itself, confirm that specific programmes have been discontinued or that new courses have already been approved.
The final decisions will depend on the review process and official communication from the institution and relevant regulatory authorities.
Prospective applicants should therefore avoid relying on unofficial lists claiming that particular KMTC courses have been scrapped.
Students should use the college’s official website to confirm current programmes, admission requirements and campus availability.
What MPs Want KMTC to Consider
Lawmakers called for training programmes to reflect the healthcare sector’s actual workforce requirements.
This includes considering the number of professionals needed by public health facilities and whether available employment opportunities can absorb graduates from different programmes.
The debate also raises questions about the balance between training for public-sector employment and preparing graduates for opportunities in private healthcare facilities, research, community health organisations and other areas.
KMTC also offers a mandatory entrepreneurship course to learners, according to the institution’s chief executive.
The course is intended to equip students with additional skills that may help them explore self-employment and other income-generating opportunities.
However, entrepreneurship training does not remove the need for proper workforce planning and relevant professional training.
How Students Can Choose a KMTC Course
Students interested in joining KMTC should consider several factors before selecting a programme.
1. Entry requirements
Different courses have different academic requirements. Applicants should confirm the minimum qualifications before applying.
2. Personal interests and abilities
Healthcare training can involve demanding practical and academic responsibilities. Students should select programmes that match their interests and strengths.
3. Professional recognition
Applicants should establish whether the programme leads to the relevant professional qualifications and whether it is recognised by the appropriate regulatory body.
4. Employment opportunities
Students should research potential career paths and understand that completing a course does not guarantee immediate employment.
5. Campus availability
Not every programme is necessarily offered at every KMTC campus. Applicants should confirm the institution and location offering their preferred course.
Where to Check KMTC Courses and Admission Information
Prospective students can obtain information about available programmes and admission requirements through the official KMTC website.
Official website: https://kmtc.ac.ke/
Applicants should also check the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) for relevant placement announcements and application procedures where applicable.
KUCCPS website: https://www.kuccps.net/
Students should avoid paying unofficial agents who promise admission or employment after graduation.
What the Course Review Means for Future KMTC Students
The proposed review could influence how KMTC plans its training programmes in response to the needs of Kenya’s healthcare system.
For prospective applicants, it reinforces the importance of understanding a course’s professional requirements, career opportunities and the wider employment environment before enrolling.
For current students, the announcement does not automatically mean that their existing programmes have been cancelled or that their qualifications will no longer be recognised.
Any changes affecting enrolled learners would require clear official communication from the institution.
The review also highlights the need for stronger collaboration between training institutions, employers and professional bodies when planning the development of healthcare workers.
Final Word
KMTC’s planned course review follows concerns from MPs about graduates struggling to secure employment after completing medical training.
The institution says it intends to reorganise its programmes to make them more responsive to labour market needs.
For students planning to join the college, the most important step is to confirm current course availability, entry requirements and professional recognition through official channels.
The review is still a developing process, and students should wait for formal announcements before assuming that particular programmes have been introduced, changed or discontinued.
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