This article looks into courses offered at KMTC Karuri campus and their fee structure. KMTC Karuri Campus is situated in Karuri Ward, Kiambaa Sub-County of Kiambu County, approximately 24 kilometres from Nairobi City. Access to the campus is through Limuru Road via the UNEP Headquarters of Gigiri.
The campus was established in 1963 as a rural training facility offering courses in Nursing, Food Sciences, and Inspection before it was officially launched as a KMTC campus in 2009.
Courses Offered at KMTC Karuri Campus
Karuri Campus has grown from offering 1 course to the current 4 as listed below.
- Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
- Diploma in Medical Social Work
- Upgrading Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
- Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences
- 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 Medical Social Work
Requirements: Mean Grade C, C in English or Kiswahili, and C- in Biology/ Biological Sciences. C- in any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture, Business Studies and Geography, History, CRE, and IRE
Duration: 3 years
- Upgrading Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
Requirements: Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
Duration: 2 years
- 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
Regarding clinical experience, environmental health students undergo placements at the Public Health Departments in counties across the country. In contrast, medical social worker students are placed in major hospitals in the country to gain clinical experience.
KMTC Karuri Campus Fee 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 shall 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.
The campus boasts various facilities to support education and student life, including a well-stocked library, a well-equipped computer lab, a well-equipped skills laboratory, lecture halls, a hostel block, sanitation facilities, and a reliable water and electricity supply.
There are also several clubs, societies, and sports activities, including the Christian Union, Seventh Day Adventist group, Young Muslim Students, Catholic Action, Environmental Club, and Chess club, as well as various outdoor and indoor games.
KMTC Karuri Campus Contacts
Phone Number: 0720466551
Email Address: karuri@kmtc.ac.ke
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