The Busia Campus Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is one of the 71 KMTC Colleges in Kenya. The college is located at Busia town, 500 meters from Kenya – Uganda boarder in Matayos Constituency in Busia County. It is headed by Principal Mr. Dominic N. Namaseke.
Students in this KMTC Campus use the Busia County Referral Hospital for learning purposes, and to gain practical experience.
This college became operational from the year March2017.
The following are the updated details concerning the intakes, admissions process, courses, programs, fee structure, student population, and working contact details for Busia Campus KMTC College.
Busia Campus KMTC Intake and Admissions Details
In order to join the Kenya Medical Training College, you have to apply online through the KMTC website: https://www.kmtc.ac.ke.
There are two intakes during an academic year, the March intake and the September intake.
Upon successful application, the candidate will join the college either in March or September.
How to Apply for KMTC March/September Intake with Applications Fee Details
All applications for either March or September intake are done online through the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) website: https://www.kmtc.ac.ke.
The application process is accompanied by an application fee of Kshs. 2022. Pay the amount using Safaricom MPESA pay bill No. 964150.
Call and Email Contacts for Inquiries on KMTC Admissions and Application
For any query or inquiry relating to the KMTC application process, use the following details:
- 0736993813
- 0736212060
- 0723000429
- 0723004516
Email: admissions@kmtc.ac.ke.
Alternatively, walk into Busia Campus KMTC or any nearest KMTC Campus in Kenya for help with the application process.
Busia Campus KMTC Student Population
This campus hosts a student population of over 397. However, the number is expected to increase with future intakes.
Busia Campus KMTC Courses, Programmes, and Duration
Course duration for KMTC Certificate Courses is 2 years with the exception of nursing which takes 2 ½ years. 3 years for the Diploma Courses except Community Health Nursing which lasts 3 ½ years.
KMTC Busia Campus offers both Certificate and Diploma Courses.
Here are the courses offered at Busia Campus
- Certificate in Community Health Nursing
- Upgrading Course in Orthopaedic Trauma Medicine
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
- More Courses to be offered in the campus in future.
Busia Campus KMTC Minimum Entry Requirements for Certificate, Diploma, and Higher Diploma Courses
The minimum entry requirement for admissions to pursue a KMTC Certificate Course is a minimum aggregate of C- in KCSE. In addition, specific qualifications in cluster subjects will be looked into.
For Diploma Courses: a minimum mean grade of C plain (or its equivalent) in KCSE is mandatory, in addition, a combination of other subjects such as English, Kiswahili, Biology, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Sciences, matters a lot.
Higher Diploma Courses require a minimum of a basic Diploma in relevant fields, and at least a minimum of two years working experience.
Busia Campus KMTC Fees Structure and Payment Details
The KMTC fee structure is categorized into two based on the student admissions criteria, i.e, government-sponsored (Regular)or Self Sponsored students (Private).
Busia KMTC Campus Fees Structure for Government Sponsored Students (Regular Students)
ITEM AMOUNT (KSHS.)
- Registration Fee 2,000
- Tuition Fee 30,000
- Examination Fee 10,000
- Activity Fee 7,000
- Research and Development Fee 10,000
- Maintenance Levy 9,000
- Library and ICT services 3,000
- Transport Levy 9,000
- Student Identity Card 700
TOTAL Fees for Regular Students KSHS. 80,700.
Kindly note that the above fee structure does not include the student accommodation fees. Accommodation fees shall be paid after successful admission on campus.
Kenya Medical Training College Busia KMTC Campus Fees Structure for Self Sponsored Students (Private Students)
ITEM AMOUNT (KSHS.)
- Registration Fee 2,000
- Tuition Fee 70,000
- Examination Fee 10,000
- Activity Fee 7,000
- Research and Development Fee 10,000
- Maintenance Levy 9,000
- Library and ICT services 3,000
- Transport Levy 9,000
- Student Identity Card 700
TOTAL Fees for Private Students KSHS. 120,700.
Kindly note that the above fee structure does not include the student accommodation fees. Accommodation fees shall be paid after successful admission on campus.
KMTC – Busia Campus Principal Details
The campus is managed by Mr. Dominic N. Namaseke who is the Principal. The Principal’s office can be reached through phone numbers: 0746538142, or email address: busia@kmtc.ac.ke
Busia Campus KMTC Phone and Other Contact Details
Use the following details to contact KMTC Busia Campus :
Official Postal Address: The Principal, KMTC Busia
Campus, P.O. BOX 970-50400 Busia
Working Phone Contacts: 0746538142
Official Email Address:
busia@kmtc.ac.ke
Busia Campus KMTC Clinical Training Stations/Sites
Other than using the Busia County Referral Hospital next to the Campus, students also use Rural Health facilities within and outside Busia County for their clinical experience. These clinical areas include:
- Alupe Sub-County Hospital
- Port Victoria Sub-County Hospital
- Sio-port Health Centre
- Bumala Health Centre
- Lukolis Health Centre
- Nambale Sub-County Hospital
- Amukura Health Centre
- Nakuru County Referral Hospital
- Mathare Mental Health Hospital
- Kakamega County Referral Hospital
Available Facilities at Busia Campus KMTC
- Administration block
- Common room
- Classrooms
- Fully-equipped Skills lab
- Well stocked library
- Well-equipped computer lab
- Multipurpose hall
- Kitchen
Busia Campus KMTC Clubs and Activities
Students on the campus get involved in Sports, Societies, and Clubs, of their choice. There are numerous activities that a student can indulge in, such as:
- Football team
- Volleyball team
- Handball teams
- Hockey teams
- Indoor games
- Catholic Students Association
- Christian Union
- Muslim Students Association
- Seventh Day Adventist