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KMTC has expanded its Nairobi Campus with the completion of a new classroom block comprising seven modern lecture rooms with a combined seating capacity of 350 students, in a move aimed at easing congestion and enhancing the quality of medical training.
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The facility was officially handed over to KMTC CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch on July 3, 2026, marking the completion of a major infrastructure project designed to support the growing student population at the institution’s largest campus.
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has expanded its Nairobi Campus with the completion of a new classroom block comprising seven modern lecture rooms with a combined seating capacity of 350 students, in a move aimed at easing congestion and enhancing the quality of medical training.
The facility was officially handed over to KMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kelly Oluoch on July 3, 2026, marking the completion of a major infrastructure project designed to support the growing student population at the institution’s largest campus.
Each classroom accommodates up to 50 students and has been designed to provide a spacious, modern and conducive learning environment. The additional teaching space comes as demand for medical education continues to rise, with more young Kenyans pursuing careers in the health sector.
The Nairobi Campus currently has more than 8,000 students, making the expansion critical in addressing pressure on existing lecture rooms while maintaining high standards of training.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Dr. Oluoch said quality infrastructure is fundamental to effective medical education, noting that a conducive learning environment directly contributes to better teaching outcomes and improved healthcare delivery.
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“A quality learning environment translates into quality teaching and learning for our students, our health workforce, and ultimately the quality of care delivered to Kenyans,” he said.
He added that investing in educational infrastructure is also an investment in the country’s healthcare system, as today’s students will become tomorrow’s nurses, clinical officers, laboratory technologists, nutritionists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
Dr. Oluoch reaffirmed KMTC’s commitment to expanding and modernizing its facilities in line with increasing enrolment and the growing demand for skilled healthcare workers both locally and internationally.
Public Works Officer Eng. Maxi Kanze said the project took one year and three months to complete. Rather than constructing a new building, the project involved the comprehensive renovation and transformation of an existing structure into a modern academic facility.
According to Eng. Kanze, the redesign created larger, brighter and more functional classrooms that meet current teaching and learning requirements while demonstrating prudent use of public resources through the upgrading of existing infrastructure.
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Nairobi Campus Principal Joseph Ahomo described the project as a timely intervention that will significantly improve academic activities by reducing overcrowding and creating additional space for lectures, examinations and other learning activities.
He noted that the new classrooms will also make it easier to organise teaching schedules and provide a more comfortable environment for both students and lecturers.
The handover ceremony was attended by officials involved in the successful completion of the project, including representatives of the contractor Eng. Dickson Mwobobia and Eng. Tony Okindo, KMTC Administration Services Manager Collins Agutu, and Nasser Aura from the Department of Public Health.
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The expansion underscores KMTC’s continued investment in strengthening medical education as Kenya seeks to build a well-trained healthcare workforce to support the country’s universal health coverage agenda.
As the country’s leading trainer of middle-level healthcare professionals, KMTC continues to play a pivotal role in producing graduates who serve in hospitals, health centres, research institutions and community health programmes across the country.
The new classroom block is expected to decongest lecture halls, improve the learning experience and reinforce the College’s capacity to train competent healthcare professionals equipped to meet Kenya’s evolving healthcare needs.
By Hillary Muhalya
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