Quick answer
KUCCPS lists 98 KMTC campuses in 45 counties, with the most in Kakamega (6). You apply to KMTC through the KUCCPS student portal, choosing a programme and a campus, and pay the application fee through eCitizen.
Updated 17 October 2026
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) trains most of Kenya’s mid-level health workers through a network of campuses across the country. The official KUCCPS institutions list, checked on 17 October 2026, shows 98 KMTC campuses in 45 of Kenya’s 47 counties. This guide lists every campus by county and explains how applications work.
Quick Facts
| KMTC campuses on KUCCPS | 98 |
|---|---|
| Counties with at least one campus | 45 |
| County with the most campuses | Kakamega (6) |
| Parent ministry | Ministry of Health |
| Headquarters | Off Ngong Road, Nairobi |
| How to apply | Through the KUCCPS student portal |
How KMTC Applications Work
KMTC applications go through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), not through each campus. The KUCCPS portal runs a separate KMTC application window and shows its own countdown for KMTC and Kenya Utalii College deadlines. You choose a programme and a campus, and KUCCPS places you based on your KCSE results and the places available.
- Check that you meet the minimum KCSE grades for the course. Most KMTC diplomas ask for a mean grade of C (plain) with specific subject grades, and certificates usually ask for lower grades, but the exact requirements change with each intake. Confirm them on the KUCCPS KMTC programmes page before you apply.
- Log in to the KUCCPS student portal with your KCSE index number and year, and open the KMTC section.
- Pick your programme and campus choices. A campus near home can cut your accommodation costs, so use the county list below.
- Pay the application fee through eCitizen and submit before the deadline.
Before you upload anything, our KMTC upload size tool and compressor resizes your documents and passport photo to the required limits in your browser.
KMTC Programmes for the Current Intake
When we checked on 17 October 2026, KUCCPS had not yet declared 2026/2027 programmes on the individual KMTC campus pages. The same was true for the other colleges we checked, so college programmes for the next cycle had not been published yet. We will add the programme list once KUCCPS publishes it. Until then, you can read about one of the most popular KMTC courses in our guide to the KMTC Diploma in Community Health. If you are weighing KMTC against a degree, our clinical medicine cut-offs and nursing cut-offs show what universities required in 2025.
KMTC Campuses by County
Each campus appears below under its county, as listed by KUCCPS. You can also filter KMTC campuses by county in our universities and colleges directory.
| County | Campuses | Campus names |
|---|---|---|
| Baringo | 2 | Chemolingot, Kabarnet |
| Bomet | 1 | Bomet |
| Bungoma | 3 | Bungoma, Chwele, Webuye |
| Busia | 3 | Busia, Butula, Teso |
| Elgeyo Marakwet | 2 | Iten, Kerio Valley |
| Embu | 1 | Embu |
| Garissa | 1 | Garissa |
| Homa Bay | 4 | Homa Bay, Homa Bay – Mbita Satellite, Ndhiwa, Rachuonyo |
| Isiolo | 1 | Isiolo |
| Kajiado | 1 | Loitokitok |
| Kakamega | 6 | Kakamega, Kakamega – Ikolomani, Kakamega – Malava Satellite, Kakamega – Navakholo, Lugari, Shianda – Mumias |
| Kericho | 2 | Kapkatet, Sigowet |
| Kiambu | 4 | Gatundu, Gatundu – Mutunguru Satellite, Karuri, Thika |
| Kilifi | 1 | Kilifi |
| Kisii | 3 | Kisii, Nyamache, Nyamache – Gucha Satellite |
| Kisumu | 3 | Kisumu, Kombewa, Lake Victoria |
| Kitui | 3 | Kitui, Kitui – Mutomo, Mwingi |
| Kwale | 2 | Kwale, Msambweni |
| Laikipia | 1 | Nyahururu |
| Lamu | 1 | Lamu |
| Machakos | 4 | Kangundo, Machakos, Manza, Yatta |
| Makueni | 4 | Makindu, Makueni, Makueni – Mbuvo, Mbooni |
| Mandera | 1 | Mandera |
| Marsabit | 1 | Marsabit |
| Meru | 4 | Imenti, Maua, Meru, Meru – Miathene Satellite |
| Migori | 3 | Awendo, Kuria, Migori |
| Mombasa | 2 | Mombasa, Port Reitz |
| Murang'A | 2 | Kangema, Murang'a |
| Nairobi | 3 | Karen – Nairobi, Mathare, Nairobi |
| Nakuru | 2 | Molo, Nakuru |
| Nandi | 2 | Kaptumo, Mosoriot |
| Narok | 2 | Narok, Trans Mara |
| Nyamira | 1 | Nyamira |
| Nyandarua | 2 | Kinangop, Nyandarua |
| Nyeri | 3 | Nyeri, Nyeri – Mukuruweini Satellite, Othaya |
| Siaya | 5 | Bondo, Rera, Siaya, Ugenya, Ugunja |
| Taita Taveta | 2 | Taveta, Voi |
| Tana River | 1 | Tana River |
| Tharaka Nithi | 2 | Chuka, Marimanti |
| Trans Nzoia | 1 | Kitale |
| Turkana | 1 | Lodwar |
| Uasin Gishu | 2 | Burnt Forest, Eldoret |
| Vihiga | 1 | Vihiga |
| Wajir | 1 | Wajir |
| West Pokot | 1 | Kapenguria |
Counties with no KMTC campus on the KUCCPS list: Kirinyaga, Samburu. Students from these counties usually choose a campus in a neighbouring county.
Fees and HELB for KMTC Students
KMTC students can apply for HELB loans. Our HELB loan for KMTC students FAQ covers eligibility and timing, and our TVET and diploma loan guide explains how diploma funding differs from university funding. For the HELB application uploads, use our HELB upload tool.
Frequently asked questions
How many KMTC campuses are there?
The KUCCPS institutions list showed 98 KMTC campuses on 17 October 2026.
Which county has the most KMTC campuses?
Kakamega, with 6 campuses on the KUCCPS list.
Do I apply to KMTC directly or through KUCCPS?
Through KUCCPS. The KUCCPS student portal runs the KMTC application window and places students into KMTC programmes and campuses.
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