Dr. Peris is the Principal for Karen Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC, located at Karen, about 22 kilometers from Nairobi City in Nairobi County.
This page contains the updated details concerning the 2020/2021 intakes, admissions process, courses and programs, fee structure, student population, and working contact details for the Karen Campus KMTC College.
Karen Campus KMTC Location
The Karen Campus Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is one of the 71 KMTC Colleges in Kenya. As stated, the college is located at Karen, about 22 kilometers from Nairobi City in Nairobi County. It is headed by Principal Dr. Peris.
This college became operational from 1965.
2020/2021 Karen Campus KMTC Intake and Admissions Details
In order to join the Karen Kenya Medical Training College, you have to apply online through the KMTC website: https://www.kmtc.ac.ke.
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 Karen Campus KMTC or any nearest KMTC Campus in Kenya for help with the application process.
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Karen Campus KMTC Student Population
This campus hosts a student population of over 530. However, the number is expected to increase with future intakes.
Karen 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 Karen Campus offers both Certificate and Diploma Courses.
Here are the courses offered at Karen Campus
• Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics -Two years duration
• Pre-service Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics -Three years duration
• Upgrading Diploma Nutrition & Dietetics -Two years duration
More Courses to be offered in the campus in future includes:
Karen 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.
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Karen 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).
Karen 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 KMTC 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 Karen 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 KMTC 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 – Karen Campus Principal Details
The campus is managed by Dr. Peris who is the Principal. The Principal’s office can be reached through phone number(s): 020-2055687 , or email address karen@kmtc.ac.ke.
Karen Campus KMTC Phone and Other Contact Details
Use the following official details to contact KMTC Karen Campus:
- Official Postal Address: The Principal, KMTC Karen Campus, P. O.BOX 24921, Nairobi.
- Working Phone Contacts: 020-2055687.
- Official Email Address: karen@kmtc.ac.ke.
Karen Campus KMTC Clinical Training Stations/Sites
Other than using the next to the Campus, students also use Rural Health facilities within and outside Nairobi County for their clinical experience. These clinical areas include:
In order for our students to gain a hands-on experience and specialized placement, the various County Teaching and Referral Hospitals are also used.
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Available Facilities at Karen Campus KMTC
Karen Campus has the following facilities for use by both staff and students:
• Classrooms
• Administrative and lecturers’ offices
• Well-equipped food laboratory
• Computer IT laboratory
• Student clinic
• Nutrition Skills lab
• Demonstration gardens
• College bus
• Fire-fighting equipment and fire assembly hall
• Borehole for water supply
• Hostels
Karen 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.
• Athletics (short and long races)
• Field Events- throws and jumps
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Lawn/table tennis & badminton
• Handball
• Football (soccer)
• Leg ball (ladies’ soccer)
• Indoor games-scrabble and chess.
• Cultural club:-– Quarterly events : -Food, music, dance and activities from different cultures across Kenya/region.
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