Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing KMTC Course, Qualifications & Campuses where offered
Kenya Medical Training College Headquarters - Nairobi Campus
The Kenya Medical Training College, KMTC, Diploma in Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN) is one of the most Marketable Courses in Kenya. It is a 3-year pre-service program for KCSE holders with a minimum mean grade of C (Plain). The Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing prepares nurses for comprehensive care, focusing on community health, maternal/child health, and mental health. Applications are primarily processed via KUCCPS.
Key Details for Diploma in Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)
Duration: 3 Years.
Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain).
Subject Requirements: C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, C (Plain) in Biology/Biological Sciences, and C- (Minus) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences OR Mathematics.
Award: Diploma (Registered Community Health Nurse).
Structure & Content of the Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
The program covers theoretical knowledge and practical clinical experience, including:
Community Health Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Maternal & Child Health
Mental Health & Psychiatry
Pharmacology
KMTC Campuses Offering Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
The Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing program is offered across many of the 98 Kenya Medical Training College campuses, listed below:
Bomet,
Bondo,
Bungoma,
Busia,
Chemolingot,
Chuka,
Eldoret,
Embu,
Garissa,
Gatundu,
Homa Bay,
Isiolo,
Iten,
Kabarnet,
Kakamega,
Kakamega – Navakholo,
Kapenguria,
Kapkatet,
Kaptumo,
Kilifi,
Kisii,
Kisumu,
Kitale,
Kitui,
Kuria,
Lake Victoria,
Lodwar,
Loitokitok,
Machakos,
Makindu,
Makueni,
Marsabit,
Meru,
Migori,
Mombasa,
Mosoriot,
Msambweni,
Murang’a,
Mwingi,
Nairobi,
Nakuru,
Narok,
Nyahururu,
Nyamira,
Nyandarua,
Nyeri,
Port Reitz,
Rachuonyo,
Siaya,
Sigowet,
Thika,
Voi and
Webuye KMTC Campuses.
A FULL LIST OF ALL THE KMTC CAMPUS AND THEIR COMPLETE DETAILS.
Below is a full list of all the KMTC Campuses in Kenya. Click on each link to read all the details on each campus, incluiding: The Campus Location, Courses Offered, Contacts and Year it was Started:
A regular Kenyan students admitted by KMTC pays a total fees of KES 82,200 in Year 1 and KES 78,000 in Years 2 and 3.
The Latest Official KMTC Fees Structure
The following fee structure is taken directly from the KMTC Official Fee Structure Document for the current Academic Year, signed by the KMTC CEO. These are the most accurate and authoritative figures available.
Regular Kenyan Students (3-Year Diploma)
Fee Item
Year 1 Sem 1 (KES)
Year 1 Sem 2 (KES)
Year 1 Total (KES)
Year 2 Total (KES)
Year 3 Total (KES)
Registration Fee
2,000
—
2,000
—
—
Processing Fee
1,500
—
1,500
—
—
Activity Fee
1,000
1,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
Examination Fee
5,000
5,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
Library and ICT
2,000
2,000
4,000
4,000
4,000
Tuition Fee
15,000
15,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
Research & Development
5,000
5,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
Transport Fee
6,000
6,000
12,000
12,000
12,000
Maintenance Fee
5,000
5,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
Student ID Card
700
—
700
—
—
TOTAL
43,200
39,000
82,200
78,000
78,000
Total 3-Year Diploma Cost (Regular Kenyan): KES 238,200
Additional charges for specific courses:
Community Health Nursing students: Skills Lab Fee — KES 1,500 (Year 1)
Clinical Medicine students: Skills Lab Fee — KES 2,750 (Year 1)
Nutrition and Dietetics students: Student Logbook — KES 500 (Year 1)
Environmental Health Sciences students: Student Logbook — KES 500 (Year 1)
East African Students (Non-Kenyan EAC Citizens)
Year 1 Annual (KES)
Year 2 Annual (KES)
Year 3 Annual (KES)
Tuition Component
70,000
70,000
70,000
Total Annual Fees
122,200
118,000
118,000
Total 3-Year Diploma Cost (East African): KES 358,200
Foreign Students (Non-EAC International)
Year 1 Annual (KES)
Year 2 Annual (KES)
Year 3 Annual (KES)
Tuition Component
200,000
200,000
200,000
Total Annual Fees
252,200
248,000
248,000
In-Service Students (Kenyan Healthcare Workers Upgrading)
Working healthcare professionals upgrading their qualifications pay the same rates as foreign students for tuition, making this the most expensive local category.
Year 1 Annual (KES)
Year 2 Annual (KES)
Total Annual Fees
252,200
248,000
In-Service (E-Learning) Students
Year 1 Annual (KES)
Year 2 Annual (KES)
Tuition Component
70,000
70,000
Total Annual Fees
122,200
118,000
Higher Diploma Fees
Fee Item
Year 1 Annual (KES)
Year 2 Annual (KES)
Health Service Management Fee
10,000 (Year 1 only)
—
Total Annual Fees
132,200
118,000
Higher Diploma in Palliative Nursing Care (Special Programme): Total cost: KES 147,500 (5 modules at KES 25,000 per module + registration, processing, examination, and maintenance fees)
Accommodation Fees
Room Type
Category
Cost (KES)
Shared Room
Normal Students Hostel
30,000 per semester
Single Room
Single Student
50,000 per semester
Accommodation availability and exact rates vary by campus. Confirm directly with your campus upon reporting.
In-Service CHEWS (6-Month Programme)
Total Cost
KES 60,000
Covers registration (KES 2,000), processing (KES 1,500), ID (KES 700), examination (KES 10,000), tuition (KES 35,000), research (KES 5,000), transport (KES 5,000), and maintenance (KES 800).
Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (Distance/E-Learning)
Total Cost: KES 122,500 — covering 4 modules at KES 25,000 per module plus administrative fees.
How to Pay KMTC Fees (2026 Official Method)
KMTC processes all payments exclusively through the Jiunge Platform, which integrates with the government paybill number 222222.
Step-by-step payment process:
Visit jiunge.com and click on “Pay Fees”
Sign up and verify your account via email
Log in using the OTP sent to your email (expires in 30 seconds)
Search for “Kenya Medical Training College”
Enter your registration number and click “Add”
Click “View Services” then “Tuition Fees (Tap & Pay)”
Enter the amount and choose your payment mode (M-Pesa or bank)
Confirm and initiate payment with your M-Pesa PIN
Instalment option: Students may pay in two instalments — a first instalment of KES 129,700 on or before registration, and KES 124,000 on or before commencement of the second semester.
How to apply for KMTC Placement via KUCCPS
Placement for regular KMTC Students in done by Kuccps. Applications are done online via the KUCCPS student portal (students.kuccps.ac.ke). You can apply for pre-service, upgrading, and higher diploma courses. Ensure you meet minimum entry requirements, select courses using program codes, and pay the application fee.
Steps to Apply for KMTC Intake (KUCCPS Method)
Log In: Go to the KUCCPS portal and log in using your KCSE index number, year, and password.
Navigation: Select ‘KMTC Programmes’ to view available courses and requirements.
To Apply: Go to the ‘KMTC Application’ tab, enter the program codes, and submit
Pay: Follow the prompt to pay the application fee of Kshs 1,500
N/B: You can use the KUCCPS portalto track your placement status, revise application and download your admission letter.
