KMTC Signs MoU with Welwitchia University Namibia to Strengthen Global Health Training and Research Collaboration
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Welwitchia University, Namibia, marking a significant step in advancing academic collaboration, strengthening global health training, and research. The MoU, signed at the College headquarters in Nairobi establishes a structured framework for collaboration in education, research, and capacity building.
KMTC welcomed a delegation led by Namibia’s Council Chairperson, Dr. Monika Pendukeni, and Vice Chancellor Professor Marius Hedimbi.
The partnership will facilitate the introduction of diploma and certificate courses at Welwitchia University with technical support from KMTC, alongside joint research projects.
The two institutions will also implement exchange programs for faculty, researchers, and students; develop joint academic programs and customized courses; share resources such as libraries, laboratories, and research facilities; organize joint seminars, workshops, and conferences; and undertake joint publications and dissemination of research findings.
The agreement further provides for consultative meetings to continually identify beneficial areas of collaboration.
Speaking during the signing ceremony, KMTC CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch expressed gratitude to Welwitchia University for recognizing the value of partnering with KMTC, describing the College as a seasoned and globally recognized premier institution in health training.
With nearly 100 years of experience in health training, KMTC prides itself on strengthening community health and advancing excellence in middle-level health professional education.
Dr. Oluoch emphasized that the MoU signed must remain a living document that yields tangible outcomes for both institutions and the society at large.
Aligned with KMTC’s mission to develop fit-for-purpose middle-level health professionals through transformative training, research, and consultancy, the College will offer evidence-based consultancy to support curriculum development in Namibia. This support will focus on providing data-driven and context-specific curriculum recommendations aimed at addressing identified local health gaps within Namibia’s healthcare system.
As part of the collaboration, KMTC will deploy technical experts to support joint concepts, strengthen health systems, and advance leadership development initiatives through customized training tailored to Namibia’s national priorities.
Dr. Oluoch further announced that an implementation team will operationalize the agreement and give recommendations to ensure accountability, as well as evaluate impact.
On their part, Dr. Pendukeni and Professor Hedimbi underscored the importance of sustained collaboration and reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that the partnership produces results.
The signing of the MoU reinforces KMTC’s Strategic Plan 2023-2028, which prioritizes global partnerships and institutional collaboration.
