Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale with students of KMTC HQ/ Photo courtesy

Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale has said that the existing 90 branches of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) are sufficient for the country.

Speaking on Wednesday at the KMTC headquarters in Nairobi during the flagging off of eight newly acquired college vehicles, CS Duale stated that the existing 90 campuses are currently adequate to meet the national training needs. He warned that unchecked expansion could overstretch available resources.

He cited the example of a single KMTC campus in Garissa County that successfully serves multiple constituencies, emphasizing that there is no immediate need for additional branches.

The CS assured that KMTC is adhering to regulatory standards, including maintaining appropriate staff-to-student ratios and ensuring the delivery of quality education.

“As a Ministry and a country, we must apply economies of scale,” he emphasized.

Duale also cautioned against equating infrastructure development with operational readiness, stating that additional investments are necessary to make campuses fully functional.

The Director-General for Health, Dr. Patrick Amoth, echoed these sentiments, urging the College to uphold the quality of its training and to integrate technology and simulation laboratories to enhance learning.

“KMTC graduates are sought after worldwide. Maintaining excellence will strengthen their international reputation and opportunities,” he said.

KMTC currently has a student population of 87,000 and remains the largest middle-level tertiary institution in the country.

The College produces over 20,000 graduates annually, strategically deployed to health facilities nationwide and globally, delivering essential healthcare services.