The Kenyan government is strengthening its healthcare sector by expanding medical training opportunities nationwide. As part of this effort, the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Gucha Campus in Bomachoge Chache Constituency, Kisii County, has been established. This new campus is one of the institutions contributing to the expansion of medical training in the country.
The KMTC Gucha Campus has admitted its first cohort of students in September 2026. This milestone marks a significant step towards increasing access to quality medical training in the Gusii region. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni stated that the campus was officially commissioned by President William Ruto in April 2026. The foundation stone for the campus was laid in 2018 by President Ruto, then Deputy President.
The new campus offers Diploma and Certificate programs in Nursing and other essential healthcare disciplines. The campus is equipped with modern classrooms and medical skills laboratories to support competency-based training. This will enable trainees to gain practical skills needed to provide quality healthcare services.
Trainees at the KMTC Gucha Campus will gain practical experience through clinical placements at nearby health facilities. The campus is also linked to the KMTC Kisii Main Campus, which will provide additional support for students. According to Principal Secretary Muthoni, the government will continue to expand and strengthen health workforce training institutions across the country.
The expansion of medical training institutions is part of the government's efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The government aims to ensure that Kenya has a skilled, competent, and adequately distributed health workforce capable of meeting the healthcare needs of its people.
The establishment of the KMTC Gucha Campus is a significant step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Kenya. The campus will contribute to the development of a health workforce that can provide quality healthcare services to the local community.
The government has made significant progress in strengthening the healthcare sector. The President's development tour of the region in April 2026 highlighted the importance of investing in healthcare infrastructure. The establishment of the KMTC Gucha Campus is a testament to the government's commitment to improving healthcare services in the country.
Key points
- The new KMTC Gucha Campus offers Diploma and Certificate programs in Nursing and other essential healthcare disciplines.
- The campus has been equipped with modern classrooms and medical skills laboratories to support competency-based training.
- The government aims to ensure that Kenya has a skilled, competent, and adequately distributed health workforce capable of meeting the healthcare needs of its people.
