KMTC Institutions in Kenya: Comprehensive Guide to Campuses, Locations, and Diploma Courses for C- Students

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) continues to be the premier institution for healthcare training in East Africa, operating an extensive network of campuses across all regions of Kenya.

This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on KMTC institutions, their exact locations, and the diverse range of diploma and certificate courses available to students who have attained a mean grade of C- and above in their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

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KMTC Campus Network: Complete List of Institutions and Locations

KMTC operates 71 campuses strategically distributed across Kenya’s 47 counties, ensuring accessibility to quality healthcare education for students nationwide. Below is the exhaustive list of KMTC institutions and their exact locations:

Nairobi Region

1. KMTC Nairobi Campus – Off Ngong Road, Nairobi County
2. KMTC Mbagathi Campus – Mbagathi Way, Nairobi County
3. KMTC Karen Campus – Karen, Nairobi County

Coast Region

4. KMTC Mombasa Campus – Mvita, Mombasa County
5. KMTC Msambweni Campus – Msambweni, Kwale County
6. KMTC Kilifi Campus – Kilifi Town, Kilifi County
7. KMTC Malindi Campus – Malindi, Kilifi County
8. KMTC Kwale Campus – Kwale Town, Kwale County
9. KMTC Voi Campus – Voi Town, Taita Taveta County
10. KMTC Taveta Campus – Taveta, Taita Taveta County
11. KMTC Lamu Campus – Lamu Town, Lamu County

Western Region

12. KMTC Kakamega Campus – Kakamega Town, Kakamega County
13. KMTC Bungoma Campus – Bungoma Town, Bungoma County
14. KMTC Webuye Campus – Webuye, Bungoma County
15. KMTC Busia Campus – Busia Town, Busia County
16. KMTC Mumias Campus – Mumias, Kakamega County

Nyanza Region

17. KMTC Kisumu Campus – Kisumu Town, Kisumu County
18. KMTC Siaya Campus – Siaya Town, Siaya County
19. KMTC Homa Bay Campus – Homa Bay Town, Homa Bay County
20. KMTC Kisii Campus – Kisii Town, Kisii County
21. KMTC Migori Campus – Migori Town, Migori County
22. KMTC Nyamira Campus – Nyamira Town, Nyamira County

Rift Valley Region

23. KMTC Eldoret Campus – Eldoret Town, Uasin Gishu County
24. KMTC Nakuru Campus – Nakuru Town, Nakuru County
25. KMTC Kericho Campus – Kericho Town, Kericho County
26. KMTC Bomet Campus – Bomet Town, Bomet County
27. KMTC Kabarnet Campus – Kabarnet, Baringo County
28. KMTC Kapenguria Campus – Kapenguria, West Pokot County
29. KMTC Kitale Campus – Kitale Town, Trans Nzoia County
30. KMTC Narok Campus – Narok Town, Narok County
31. KMTC Kajiado Campus – Kajiado Town, Kajiado County
32. KMTC Loitoktok Campus – Loitoktok, Kajiado County
33. KMTC Lodwar Campus – Lodwar Town, Turkana County
34. KMTC Iten Campus – Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County
35. KMTC Kapsowar Campus – Kapsowar, Elgeyo Marakwet County

Central Region

36. KMTC Nyeri Campus – Nyeri Town, Nyeri County
37. KMTC Murang’a Campus – Murang’a Town, Murang’a County
38. KMTC Thika Campus – Thika Town, Kiambu County
39. KMTC Kiambu Campus – Kiambu Town, Kiambu County
40. KMTC Nyandarua Campus – Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County
41. KMTC Nyahururu Campus – Nyahururu Town, Laikipia County
42. KMTC Kerugoya Campus – Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County

Eastern Region

43. KMTC Embu Campus – Embu Town, Embu County
44. KMTC Meru Campus – Meru Town, Meru County
45. KMTC Chuka Campus – Chuka, Tharaka Nithi County
46. KMTC Maua Campus – Maua, Meru County
47. KMTC Isiolo Campus – Isiolo Town, Isiolo County
48. KMTC Marsabit Campus – Marsabit Town, Marsabit County
49. KMTC Moyale Campus – Moyale, Marsabit County

Lower Eastern Region

50. KMTC Machakos Campus – Machakos Town, Machakos County
51. KMTC Kitui Campus – Kitui Town, Kitui County
52. KMTC Makueni Campus – Wote, Makueni County
53. KMTC Mwingi Campus – Mwingi, Kitui County

North Eastern Region

54. KMTC Garissa Campus – Garissa Town, Garissa County
55. KMTC Wajir Campus – Wajir Town, Wajir County
56. KMTC Mandera Campus – Mandera Town, Mandera County

Additional Campuses

57. KMTC Nyeri Annex Campus – Nyeri County
58. KMTC Othaya Campus – Othaya, Nyeri County
59. KMTC Tana River Campus – Hola, Tana River County
60. KMTC Baringo Campus – Baringo County
61. KMTC Samburu Campus – Maralal, Samburu County
62. KMTC Naivasha Campus – Naivasha, Nakuru County
63. KMTC Gilgil Campus – Gilgil, Nakuru County
64. KMTC Burnt Forest Campus – Burnt Forest, Uasin Gishu County
65. KMTC Kapsabet Campus – Kapsabet, Nandi County
66. KMTC Nandi Hills Campus – Nandi Hills, Nandi County
67. KMTC Molo Campus – Molo, Nakuru County
68. KMTC Rachuonyo Campus – Rachuonyo, Homa Bay County
69. KMTC Ndhiwa Campus – Ndhiwa, Homa Bay County
70. KMTC Rongo Campus – Rongo, Migori County
71. KMTC Matungu Campus – Matungu, Kakamega County

Diploma Courses Available for Students with C- and Above

KMTC offers a comprehensive range of diploma courses across various healthcare disciplines. Below are the diploma programs accessible to students with a minimum mean grade of C- in KCSE:

1. Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C (plain), with minimum C in English/Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences, plus C- in Chemistry or Physics or Mathematics
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Most KMTC campuses nationwide

2. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physics, and Mathematics
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Major campuses including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Embu, Meru, Voi, Webuye, Kakamega, and others

3. Diploma in Pharmacy

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biological Sciences
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Selected campuses including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, Nyeri, Meru, Machakos

4. Diploma in Medical Engineering

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or Biology
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri campuses

5. Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, and any two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, or Computer Studies
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Most major campuses

6. Diploma in Kenya Registered Midwifery

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C (plain), with minimum C in English/Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences, plus C- in Chemistry or Physics or Mathematics
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Most KMTC campuses

7. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Physics
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Major campuses nationwide

8. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biological Sciences
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Selected campuses

9. Diploma in Public Health

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, and any two of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, or Agriculture
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Most major campuses

10. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Physics
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Selected campuses including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret

11. Diploma in Occupational Therapy

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, and any two of Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu campuses

12. Diploma in Physiotherapy

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Physics or Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru campuses

13. Diploma in Orthopaedic and Trauma Technology

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Physics or Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Selected campuses

14. Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences (Radiography)

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or Biology
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri campuses

15. Diploma in Dental Technology

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physics, and Mathematics
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu campuses

16. Diploma in Orthopaedic Technology

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Physics or Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Selected campuses

17. Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, and any two of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, or Agriculture
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Major campuses nationwide

18. Diploma in Health Promotion and Education

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, and any two other subjects
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Selected campuses

19. Diploma in Anaesthesia

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physics, and Mathematics
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Major teaching campuses

20. Diploma in Ophthalmic Clinical Technology

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade C-, with minimum D+ in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, Physics or Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Duration: 3 years
• Available at: Nairobi and selected regional campuses

Certificate Courses for C- Graduates

In addition to diploma programs, KMTC offers various certificate courses that provide entry into the healthcare sector:

1. Certificate in Community Health Extension Work

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade D+ in KCSE, with minimum D in English, Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences, and any two other subjects
• Duration: 2 years
• Available at: Most KMTC campuses nationwide

2. Certificate in HIV Testing and Counselling

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade D or equivalent
• Duration: 6 months
• Available at: Selected campuses

3. Certificate in Health Records Management

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade D+ in KCSE
• Duration: 2 years
• Available at: Various campuses

4. Certificate in Pharmaceutical Technology

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade D+ in KCSE
• Duration: 2 years
• Available at: Selected campuses

5. Certificate in Medical Imaging (Radiography)

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade D+ in KCSE
• Duration: 2 years
• Available at: Selected campuses

6. Certificate in Community Oral Health

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade D+ in KCSE
• Duration: 2 years
• Available at: Selected campuses

7. Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health

• Entry Requirements: Mean grade D or relevant experience
• Duration: Variable
• Available at: Selected campuses

Higher Diploma Programs (Require Prior Diploma)

For students who have completed diploma programs and wish to specialize further, KMTC offers higher diploma courses:

1. Higher Diploma in Nephrology Nursing
2. Higher Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
3. Higher Diploma in Oncology Nursing
4. Higher Diploma in Ophthalmic Nursing
5. Higher Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing
6. Higher Diploma in Paediatric Nursing
7. Higher Diploma in Theatre Nursing
8. Higher Diploma in Medical Imaging Ultrasonography
9. Higher Diploma in Optometry
10. Higher Diploma in Radiography and Imaging
11. Higher Diploma in Community Health Nursing
12. Higher Diploma in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

Entry Requirement: Relevant diploma in the respective field with a minimum of Credit pass and professional registration where applicable.

Application Process

Through KUCCPS (Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service)

• For government-sponsored students
• Applications open annually (typically August-September)
• Visit www.kuccps.net for detailed information and online application
• Students are placed based on KCSE performance and career preferences

Direct Application to KMTC

• For self-sponsored students and other intakes
• Visit www.kmtc.ac.ke or admissions.kmtc.ac.ke
• KMTC conducts multiple intakes: March and September annually
• Applications are submitted online through the KMTC portal
• Required documents include KCSE certificate/result slip, national ID/birth certificate, and application fee payment receipt

Important Notes for Prospective Students

Admission Requirements:

• All diploma courses require a minimum mean grade of C- in KCSE unless otherwise specified
• Specific subject requirements vary by course
• English and Kiswahili proficiency is mandatory across all programs
• Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) are crucial for most health-related courses

Accreditation: KMTC programs are accredited by relevant professional bodies including the Nursing Council of Kenya, Clinical Officers Council, Pharmacy and Poisons Board, and other regulatory authorities.

Career Prospects: Graduates from KMTC are highly sought after in both public and private healthcare sectors, with opportunities in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, NGOs, and international health organizations.

Scholarships and Financial Aid: KMTC students may access Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funding, county government bursaries, and various scholarship programs.

For the most current information on course availability, specific campus offerings, fees, and application deadlines, prospective students are advised to visit the official KMTC website at www.kmtc.ac.ke or contact their preferred campus directly.

This article is based on information current as of January 2026. Prospective students should verify specific details with KMTC directly as programs and requirements may be updated.

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