Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has promised that Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students will receive financial support from the government via the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Kindiki made this announcement during the 2025 KMTC graduation ceremony held at Kasarani Stadium on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
In his address, Kindiki stated that he will engage key personnel in the ministries of health, treasury and education to ensure that a proper funding model for the KMTC students is put in place.
"I will be convening relevant ministries in the state departments next week to agree on a formula and how we can start supporting KMTC students to access funding," he stated.
He further emphasised that the government’s plan aims to provide access to funding, recognising that not every parent can afford to pay for education at the institution.
KMTC students previously relied on schemes like the Afya Elimu Fund and the KMTC Students’ Financing Scheme.
A key difference is that the existing KMTC loans primarily cover tuition fees, which are sent directly to the institution.
This stands in stark contrast to university students, who receive a significant non-repayable scholarship component (ranging from 30% to 70% based on need) and a separate upkeep loan for living expenses disbursed to their bank accounts.
The DP committed to taking action to fix this inequity, which affects needy families.
The DP also mentioned that the government of Kenya will ensure all students get jobs in their professions.
