22,776 Graduates as KMTC Holds Its 94th Graduation Ceremony
Many of the graduates are expected to be absorbed into county health facilities, national hospitals, and community-based health initiatives.
The event was officiated by Deputy President H.E. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, who applauded the institution's continued contribution to Kenya's health sector. Photo/Courtesy
By Ruth Sang
The Kenya Medical Training College KMTC celebrated a major milestone on Thursday when 22,776 students graduated during its 94th graduation ceremony, marking one of the largest cohorts by the institution in recent years. The graduates received certificates, diplomas, and higher diplomas across a wide range of health-related fields, reinforcing KMTC’s position as the country’s biggest trainer of healthcare professionals.
The event was officiated by Deputy President H.E. Prof. Kithure Kindiki, who applauded the institution’s continued contribution to Kenya’s health sector. He congratulated the graduates for their dedication and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism as they join the workforce.
“Your training places you at the heart of service delivery, and the country relies on your professionalism as you transition into the job market,” emphasized the DP, noting the critical role KMTC alumni play in clinics, hospitals, and community health programs across the nation.
Also attending the ceremony were top government officials including the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni. The PS emphasized that increasing the pool of skilled healthcare workers was critical for Kenya to keep pace with the demands of UHC.
“The scale of this graduating class reflects the country’s growing demand for skilled health professionals,” she said, adding that the Ministry of Health remains committed to enhancing KMTC’s capacity to produce competent and well-equipped practitioners.
She added that the government is prioritizing investment in training infrastructure, modern equipment, and expanded learning opportunities across KMTC campuses to ensure that every county benefits from qualified personnel with the ability to strengthen local health systems.
The graduating class this year consisted of students from all 91 KMTC campuses spread across the country, a testament to the far-reaching scope of the institution’s training programs. Many of the graduates are expected to be absorbed into county health facilities, national hospitals, and community-based health initiatives.
KMTC has been in the forefront in the production of the bulk of frontline health workers in Kenya, including nurses, clinical officers, laboratory technologists, radiographers, and pharmaceutical technologists, dating back to its establishment in 1927. As the new graduates prepare to enter the job market, national leaders were confident that their expertise would contribute immensely to the improvement of healthcare delivery and strengthening response to emergencies, thus advancing towards the realization of UHC in Kenya.
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