The Kenya Medical Training College (Kenya Medical Training College) Gucha Campus, located in Bomachoge Chache Constituency in Kisii County, is set to admit its first students in September 2026. Officials say it will expand training opportunities for nurses and other health professionals in the Gusii region.
A new medical training campus in Kisii, Kenya is being positioned as part of a broader effort to close the country’s healthcare staffing gap.
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo said the institution would help ease pressure on healthcare services by increasing the number of trained professionals entering the system. He linked the project to a wider government plan to strengthen medical training capacity at community level.
The campus was developed through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), part of ongoing investments in education and local infrastructure.
Its origins date back to 2018, when a foundation stone was laid by then Deputy President, now President, William Ruto. The project was later officially commissioned in April 2026 during a presidential visit to the region.
According to officials, the campus will begin with diploma and certificate programmes, mainly in nursing and related health disciplines. Facilities include lecture halls, administrative offices and specialised skills laboratories designed for practical training.
Students will also be attached to nearby hospitals for clinical practice, including facilities linked to the broader KMTC Kisii network.
While the project is primarily focused on training, local leaders say it is also expected to stimulate the surrounding economy. More students could mean increased demand for housing, food services and transport in Bomachoge Chache.
Supporters of the initiative argue that expanding training capacity is key to improving long-term health outcomes. Critics of Kenya’s health sector, however, have often pointed to staffing shortages and uneven distribution of professionals as persistent challenges that new campuses alone may not fully resolve.
Still, for residents in Kisii County, the campus represents a concrete addition to local infrastructure and a new pathway into the medical profession.
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