This article highlights courses offered at KMTC Kakamega campus and their fee structure. KMTC Kakamega campus was established in 1952 and is located in the bustling town of Kakamega next to the renowned Kakamega County Referral Hospital. With a rich history that spans several decades, this esteemed institution has been at the forefront of medical training and education in the Western region.
Courses Offered at KMTC Kakamega
A bit of back story about the campus. In its early years, the campus commenced its journey by offering training programs for Enrolled Nurses. Over time, the curriculum expanded, and in 1979, the training of Environmental Health Sciences was introduced. Not long after, in 1981, the faculty of Medical Laboratory Technology, now Medical Laboratory Sciences, was added.
Initially, all three programs exclusively offered certificate courses. However, in 1994, the Medical Laboratory Sciences program pioneered a diploma course, followed by the Nursing program in 2000. In September 2001, Environmental Health Sciences introduced an in-service diploma course. Recognizing the demand for further advancement, the Nursing program initiated the upgrading of Enrolled Nurses to diploma level in September 2005, adding to the already thriving academic offerings.
At present, the KMTC Kakamega Campus presents an array of programs and courses designed to nurture competent healthcare professionals which are listed as follows:
- Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing and Midwifery
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences
Requirements: Mean Grade C-, C- in English or Kiswahili D+ in Biology/ Biological Sciences and D in Mathematics D in any one of the following: Home Science, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Building Construction, Technical Drawing, Electricity or Woodwork
Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Requirements: Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, and C in Biology/ Biological Sciences, C- in Chemistry/Physical Sciences C- in any one of the following: Mathematics, Physics/Physical Sciences
Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
Requirements: Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences. C- in Mathematics and any one of the following: Physics/Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Requirements: Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/ Physical Science or Mathematics
Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Nursing and Midwifery
Requirements: Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Chemistry or Physics/ Physical Science or Mathematics
Duration: 3 years
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Requirements: Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili and Biology/Biological Sciences and Chemistry/Physical Sciences, C in any one of the following: – Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics
Duration: 3 years
The school’s advantageous location near the Kakamega County Referral Hospital provides significant benefits to the students. Being an approved hospital for practical lessons and internships, it offers an exceptional opportunity for students to receive hands-on training in a genuine healthcare environment.
KMTC Kakamega Fees Structure
KMTC has recently released the Fees Structure for the upcoming 2023-2024 academic year. The structure is available for both self-sponsored students and government-sponsored students. Below are the details.
Self-Sponsored Students fees structure
| Fee Item | Amount |
| Registration Fee | 2,000.00 |
| Activity Fee | 7,000.00 |
| Examination Fee | 10,000.00 |
| Library and ICT services | 3,000.00 |
| Tuition Fee | 70,000.00 |
| Research and Development Fee | 10,000.00 |
| Transport Levy | 9,000.00 |
| Maintenance Levy | 9,000.00 |
| Student Identity Card | 700.00 |
| Total | 120,700.00 |
Government-Sponsored Students Fees Structure
| Fee Item |
Amount |
| Registration Fee | 2,000.00 |
| Activity Fee | 7,000.00 |
| Examination Fee | 10,000.00 |
| Library and ICT services | 3,000.00 |
| Tuition Fee | 30,000.00 |
| Research and Development Fee | 10,000.00 |
| Transport Levy | 9,000.00 |
| Maintenance Levy | 9,000.00 |
| Student Identity Card | 700.00 |
| Total KSHS. | 80,700.00 |
Ensure that all payments for tuition fees and other charges (items 1 to 9 listed above) are made to the following account details:
Account Number: 01003086514000
Account Name: Central Collection
Bank: National Bank of Kenya
Branch: Hospital Branch, Nairobi
Deposits can be made at any branch of the bank nationwide. Also, note that the college does not accept direct cash payments on campus.
Meals and accommodation charges are to be paid directly at the college at the current rates. The bank account details for the respective college will be provided upon admission for this specific purpose.
It is important to note that these fees are subject to change, and students should refer to the official KMTC website or contact the college directly for the most accurate and updated information.
Facilities
The campus boasts exceptional facilities and resources to support its students’ educational journey. Some of them are:
- A well-stocked library and computer lab with books, computers, and internet for research purposes.
- 24-hour Wi-Fi hotspots installed throughout the campus.
- Free computer lessons to all new students.
- Modern accommodation. On-campus hostels offering apartment-style housing.
KMTC Kakamega Campus Contacts
Phone Numbers: 0712133469, 0722782720, 0721555003
Email Address: kakamega@kmtc.ac.ke
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