Nursing Council Approves Tot Sub County Hospital for KMTC Kerio Valley Students’ Clinical Training
The approval comes as Tot Sub County Hospital continues to undergo major infrastructure improvements aimed at strengthening healthcare service delivery in the region.
The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) approves Tot Sub County Hospital in Elgeyo Marakwet County as a clinical placement facility for Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing (KECHN) students from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Kerio Valley Campus.
The Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) has approved Tot Sub County Hospital in Elgeyo Marakwet County as a clinical placement facility for Kenya Enrolled Community Health Nursing (KECHN) students from the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Kerio Valley Campus.
The approval will allow nursing students to undertake practical clinical rotations at the facility, giving them an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various areas of patient care.
In a letter dated October 15, 2026, addressed to Elgeyo Marakwet County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health, Monica Jeptum Rotich, the Nursing Council said the decision followed an assessment that established the hospital had successfully implemented the necessary measures to support effective and efficient patient care.
The approved clinical rotations will cover four key areas: medical, surgical, maternity, and maternal and child health (MCH).
According to the Council, the approval will ensure KMTC Kerio Valley students receive quality practical training in essential nursing disciplines, strengthening their clinical competencies, learning experience and professional development.
In the letter signed by NCK Registrar and Chief Executive Officer Dr Lister Onsongo, the Council appreciated the county government’s continued cooperation in supporting nursing education and professional practice.
“Thank you for your continued collaboration in advancing nursing education and practice,” Dr Onsongo stated.
Elgeyo Marakwet County Health CECM Monica Jeptum Rotich welcomed the approval, noting that the development would strengthen clinical training opportunities for KECHN students in the region.
The arrangement is also expected to expand students’ exposure to real-life healthcare situations, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge while developing practical skills under clinical supervision.
Tot Sub County Hospital Undergoes Major Improvements
The approval comes as Tot Sub County Hospital continues to undergo major infrastructure improvements aimed at strengthening healthcare service delivery in the region.
Construction of a new outpatient unit is currently underway as part of efforts to improve access to medical services and enhance the hospital’s capacity to serve residents.
The facility also has a modern and fully equipped 26-bed Mother and Baby Unit, which includes a dedicated Newborn Unit to support specialised care for mothers and infants.
Other key facilities at the hospital include an operating theatre, antenatal and postnatal wards, and a delivery unit.
These facilities are expected to provide an important learning environment for nursing students, particularly those undertaking maternity and maternal and child health rotations.
The Nursing Council’s approval marks an important step in strengthening collaboration between county healthcare facilities and medical training institutions.
It also positions Tot Sub County Hospital as an important centre for both healthcare service delivery and the practical training of future nursing professionals in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
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