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The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Board of Directors and Senior Management engaged in a comprehensive series of activities from October 7 to 11, 2024, in Kisumu, focusing on strengthening leadership capacity and advancing the institution’s teaching and learning framework.

A key highlight was a transformative training session facilitated by Coach Gabriel Nyamu, a Strategy & Transformation Consultant at CHRC. This session centered on equipping the Board and Senior Management with critical skills in resource mobilization, essential for ensuring KMTC’s financial sustainability over the long term.

Key areas covered during the training included the Board’s strategic role in resource mobilization, leveraging networks for fundraising, lobbying and advocacy for increased funding, and building sustainable partnerships. The session also provided insights on navigating resource mobilization in a volatile political environment and building public and donor trust, while positioning the Board Directors as brand ambassadors.

Coach Nyamu emphasized the importance of a mindset shift for the successful implementation of KMTC’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. He urged participants to ensure that every action leads to purpose-driven results and stressed the importance of data-driven decision-making to foster creativity and innovation. Leaders were called to accountability and encouraged to reflect on the critical question: “So what?” – challenging themselves to translate knowledge into impactful outcomes for the institution.

This session reaffirmed KMTC’s commitment to empowering its leadership in shaping the future of healthcare education in Kenya.

In addition, the USAID Msingi Imara (UMI) Project team held a consultative meeting with the Board Directors and Senior Management. Led by Chief of Party Mr. Mathew Thuku, the team highlighted the impressive year-one performance and presented the approved work plan for year two. During the meeting, UMI received its first Certificate of Recognition from USAID for its valuable contribution to the FY 24 USAID Annual Partner Performance Review and Best Practice Sharing Meeting, held from September 25th – 27th, 2024.

The UMI Project, a three-year, $4.79 million initiative funded by USAID, is being implemented by KMTC in collaboration with Jhpiego, Living Goods, and the Government of Kenya. Running from April 2023 to April 2026, the project seeks to strengthen human resources for health, quality management, and community health systems at both national and county levels, to enhance equity and improve the quality of essential health services.

This recognition underscores UMI’s pivotal role in strengthening Kenya’s health systems and promoting equitable healthcare delivery.

The Board of Directors also reviewed the Governance audit report, along with updates to the Board Charter and Citizens’ Service Delivery Charter. These revisions reflect the institution’s commitment to adopting best practices in governance and operational efficiency, reinforcing KMTC’s drive toward enhanced accountability and service excellence.

The Government has announced a multimillion-shilling package for Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) towards hiring teaching staff to boost quality training.

The announcement of Kshs. 500 million by H.E President William Samoei Ruto on Wednesday (August 30, 2023) is a landmark for the College as it continues to churn out health workers.

Speaking when he commissioned KMTC Navakholo Campus in Kakamega County, President Ruto reiterated the government’s commitment to training more healthcare workers for local

and international markets, stating, “We want to train our young people so that we have enough personnel for our needs and also tap into the opportunities that exist in other countries.”

This financial commitment will bolster the College’s capacity to offer top-notch education to aspiring healthcare professionals.

Highlighting the importance of swift action, President Ruto directed MPs who have overseen the construction of KMTC Campuses that are yet to become operational to expedite the process.

“We want to ensure that these facilities are ready to train the more than 40,000 students who eagerly apply for diverse courses at the College,” he said, emphasizing the value of need-based training courses in addressing local health challenges.

“By focusing on courses that directly address the health needs of our communities, we are taking proactive steps to solve our healthcare issues from within. This approach ensures that we have capable professionals who are attuned to our unique health challenges,” he added.

Health Cabinet Secretary Ms. Susan Nakhumicha lauded the inauguration as a milestone for Kenya’s healthcare sector. She shared insights into the Campus’s immediate plans, stating,

“Starting this September, the KMTC Navakholo Campus will welcome students for training in Health Promotion and Community Health Assistant. This move is a testament to our commitment to enhancing promotion and preventive healthcare strategies.”

The newly commissioned Navakholo Campus has been built by the Navakholo National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), under the leadership of the area MP Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe.

Accompanying the President were various national leaders including Prime Cabinet Secretary Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, and Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Moses Wetangula.

They were received at the College by the KMTC Board Chairperson Mr. Joseah Kiplangat Cheruiyot and KMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kelly Oluoch among others.

Deputy President H.E. Rigathi Gachagua visited Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Iten on Friday, June 23, 2023, to commission two newly constructed classrooms and lay a foundation stone for a new tuition block.

These developments have been made possible through the funding by the Keiyo North National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), under the leadership of Member of Parliament Hon. Adams Kipsanai at a cost of Kshs 3 million and a further Kshs 25 million for the construction of a tuition block.

During the commissioning ceremony, DP Gachagua commended Hon. Kipsanai for his effective utilization of resources, emphasizing the positive impact these classrooms will have on the students. He stated, “The government is committed to improving the health and well-being of its citizens and we are cognizant that it begins here, with the training of the necessary human resources.”

He further praised Hon. Kipsanai, saying, “We are appreciative of the MP’s efforts in providing the funds for these classrooms.”

The Deputy President also pledged his support for the completion of the tuition block, stating, “In line with this, I pledge to support the construction of the tuition block, containing six classrooms, to its completion.”

Hon. Kipsanai expressed his gratitude for the government’s support in strengthening the health systems to better serve the people of Kenya. He stated, “We are happy to see KMTC Iten become a Centre of Excellence in the training of healthcare professionals in the county, and that is why we have embarked on this infrastructural development journey to actualize this.”

He also highlighted the ongoing projects at KMTC Iten, mentioning, “In addition to the tuition block under construction with support from the NG-CDF, KMTC is also in the process of constructing five classrooms funded through internally-generated revenue and has purchased a bus to enhance teaching and learning.”

KMTC CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch, conveyed the College’s gratitude for the government’s support and expressed their commitment to producing competent graduates. He said, “We are grateful for the government’s support and pledge to continue churning competent graduates to support the actualization of the Universal Health Coverage Agenda.”

The commissioning of the classrooms and the laying of the foundation stone for the new tuition block at KMTC Iten mark significant progress in expanding educational facilities and improving the training of healthcare professionals. With the government’s commitment and the diligent efforts of stakeholders, KMTC Iten is set to become a leading institution in producing highly skilled healthcare workers in the region.

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