The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened applications for the March 2026 intake at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), offering thousands of Form Four leavers the chance to pursue medical, health, and allied science programmes nationwide.
According to a notice issued on Tuesday through My Gov, KUCCPS invited candidates who sat for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) between 2000 and 2024 to apply via the online portal at students.kuccps.ac.ke. The application window will close on January 27, 2026.
The placement exercise forms part of a broader government effort to expand access to health-related training, addressing the growing demand for skilled personnel in hospitals, public health units, and community health services.
Programmes and Eligibility
KMTC, which operates over 70 campuses across Kenya, is the country’s largest health training institution, offering both certificate and diploma programmes in areas such as nursing, clinical medicine, laboratory sciences, nutrition, emergency care, public health, and other specialised fields.
Applicants can choose from more than 30 certificate and diploma courses, each with specific KCSE subject and grade requirements. For example:
Certificate in Community Health Assistant – Minimum mean grade C-, available at campuses including Nairobi, Embu, Kakamega, Lodwar, Kwale, and Trans-Mara.
Certificate in Health Insurance Management – Minimum mean grade D+, available in Nairobi, Bondo, Chwele, Nakuru, and Rachuonyo.
At diploma level, most programmes require a minimum mean grade of C. Popular courses include:
Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery – offered in over 30 campuses including Eldoret, Embu, Homa Bay, Kilifi, Kisii, Machakos, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nyeri, Thika, and Voi.
Other diploma programmes include Community Oral Health, Dental Technology, Health Counselling, Health Insurance Management, Health Promotion, Public Health, Nursing, Midwifery, Medical Engineering, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Optometry, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Training and Placement
KMTC continues to expand its satellite campuses within county hospitals, allowing students early clinical exposure. KUCCPS encourages applicants to review course requirements carefully and select programmes aligned with their KCSE performance and career goals.
The agency also highlighted that the eligibility window includes KCSE graduates from 2000 onwards, enabling adults and past school leavers to re-enter higher education.
With the January 27 deadline approaching, KUCCPS advised applicants to submit their applications early to avoid system congestion. Placements will be determined based on merit, programme capacity, and applicant preferences.
This exercise supports the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare workforce, particularly in primary care, emergency services, and specialised clinical areas.
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