Construction of the first Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Kirinyaga County is set to commence, marking a major milestone in the county’s healthcare development.
This comes after Governor Anne Waiguru broke ground for the project, describing it as a transformative initiative aimed at boosting healthcare services and youth empowerment.
The institution, which will be built on a two-acre plot adjacent to Kerugoya County Referral Hospital, will expand medical training opportunities and stimulate local economic growth.
Waiguru termed the project a bold outcome of collaboration between the County and National Governments, calling it a strategic investment that strengthens healthcare, empowers youth, and secures Kirinyaga’s future.
She noted the new campus forms part of her administration’s broader vision to transform Kerugoya into a Wellness City and the county into a regional medical hub.
“Construction begins immediately, with a modern two-storey academic block set for completion within one year. The facility will house administrative offices, a library, four lecture halls, and advanced laboratories, including medical, ICT, and skills labs, accommodating 200 students in the first phase.” Waiguru said
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She highlighted that Kerugoya Level Five Hospital already serves as a training ground for over 150 students from more than 25 medical institutions nationwide. Combined with upgraded Level Four facilities in Kianyaga, Kimbimbi, and Sagana, the county is emerging as a centre of excellence in practical, modern medical training.
Once operational, the campus will generate a steady pipeline of skilled health professionals—including nurses, clinical officers, and laboratory technologists—for deployment across county facilities and nationally.
“Integrated training within active service points will elevate clinical standards, enhance evidence-based practice, and support continuous professional development guided by KMTC,” she said.
Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari described the KMTC as a monumental investment in the county’s future medical workforce and requested additional land for student hostels.
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