Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Nyamira Campus is a key higher learning institution located in Nyamira County. The campus was established in March 2012 to address the community’s high morbidity and mortality rates, particularly due to highland malaria and reproductive health challenges. It is strategically located just five kilometers off the Kisii-Kericho Highway, along Nyamira-Miruka Road, adjacent to Nyamira Level 5 Referral Hospital.
Currently, KMTC Nyamira Campus offers two diploma courses:
1. Diploma in Community Health Nursing
Requirements:
- Mean Grade C
- C in English or Kiswahili
- C in Biology/Biological Sciences
- C- in any one of the following: Chemistry/Physics/Physical Science or Mathematics
Duration: 3 years
2. Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Requirements:
- Mean Grade C
- C in English or Kiswahili
- C in Biology/Biological Sciences
- C- in Chemistry/Physical Sciences
- C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences
Duration: 3 years
Proposed Courses at KMTC Nyamira Campus
In addition to the existing courses, KMTC Nyamira Campus plans to offer the following diploma programs:
- Diploma in Pharmacy
- Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences (MIS)
These proposed programs aim to further enhance the educational offerings at the campus and address emerging healthcare needs.
Facilities at KMTC Nyamira Campus
KMTC Nyamira Campus is equipped with modern facilities to ensure students have a conducive learning environment. These facilities include:
- One-storey tuition block with six lecture halls
- Fully stocked library
- Well-equipped skills lab
- Administration block
- Hostel block
- Kitchen block
- Computer lab
- Recreational facilities, including volleyball and basketball courts
- A 51-seater campus bus
Clinical Experience at KMTC Nyamira Campus
Students at KMTC Nyamira Campus gain valuable clinical experience at several regional health facilities. Key clinical experience sites include:
- Nyamira Level 5 Hospital
- Kericho Level 4 Hospital
- Masimba Hospital
- Gesusu Hospital
- Riana Hospital
- Keroka Hospital
- Nduru Hospital
- Gucha Hospital
- Gesima Hospital
- Nandi Hills Hospital
- Vihiga Level 5 Hospital
- Ekerenyo Hospital
- Mathare Mental Health Hospital
These institutions provide students with the hands-on training required to complement their academic studies.
Student Life at KMTC Nyamira Campus
KMTC Nyamira Campus offers a vibrant student life with a variety of clubs and societies catering to different student interests. These include:
- YMCA
- Seventh Day Adventist (SDA)
- Christian Union (CU)
- Muslim Union (MU)
In addition, the campus provides recreational facilities like volleyball and basketball courts, offering students a chance to unwind and engage in extracurricular activities.
KMTC Nyamira Campus Contacts
For more information on admissions, courses, and student life at KMTC Nyamira Campus, you can contact the campus directly:
- Phone: 0734 596 693 / 0719 115 521
- Email: [email protected]
