April 14, 2026 — Students at the Kenya Medical Training College are set to benefit from government funding starting May 2026 following proposed reforms in tertiary education financing.
On Tuesday, April 14, President William Ruto directed the Ministry of Education to ensure KMTC students are included in a new funding framework under the proposed Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill.
The Bill seeks to merge the Higher Education Loans Board, the TVET Fund, and the University Fund into a single entity aimed at streamlining financial support for students across all tertiary institutions.
“As you work around the Bill, ensure that KMTC students receive an allocation for the next semester,” the President said during the commissioning of an Affordable Housing Project at the KMTC Nyamache Campus.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that the Bill is currently before Parliament for deliberation. If passed into law, it will see all tertiary and university students, including those at KMTC, eligible for government funding support.
Historically, KMTC students have faced challenges accessing structured government funding compared to university students, who have been the main beneficiaries of HELB support.
In addition to funding, President Ruto announced plans to allocate more resources towards recruiting additional staff at KMTC to improve training capacity.
The President also commissioned an Affordable Housing project at the Nyamache Campus, expected to accommodate up to 340 students. The development aims to improve student welfare and enhance the overall learning environment.
Founded in 1927, Kenya Medical Training College is the country’s largest institution for training healthcare professionals and operates under the Ministry of Health. With over 71 campuses nationwide, the institution continues to play a critical role in shaping Kenya’s healthcare workforce.
According to data from the Ministry of Health, more than 85 percent of Kenya’s medical workforce has passed through KMTC, underlining its importance in the country’s health sector.