KMTC speeds up transcript delivery amid rising global demand for graduates

KMTC speeds up transcript delivery amid rising global demand for graduates

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) on Friday, April 4, 2025, dispatched over 10,000 academic transcripts to its campuses across the country for students who completed their Final Qualifying Examinations (FQE) in January 2025.

The move comes as the institution reports a significant rise in demand for its graduates in international job markets. In 2024, KMTC processed 3,249 employment verification requests, a 50 percent increase compared to 2023.

“We have seen employers express interest in hiring our students immediately after they complete their FQEs,” said KMTC CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch.

“That is why we resolved to release transcripts promptly, to enable our students to compete for jobs in real time. We would not want any of our graduates to miss out on an opportunity,” he added.

According to Dr. Oluoch, transcripts provide essential academic information, including course clusters, grades, and training hours, details that are increasingly sought after by recruiters.

“Some employers require a detailed breakdown of hours spent on theory and clinical training. All that information is captured in the transcript,” he noted.

The College has undertaken several reforms in recent years aimed at improving service delivery. One of the key interventions has been the decentralization of transcript issuance for students who completed their studies in 2024 and beyond.

Dr. Oluoch urged all eligible students to visit their respective campuses and collect their transcripts, confirming that the documents have already been delivered.

“For students who graduated in 2023 or earlier, transcripts will continue to be issued from the Examinations Office at our Nairobi headquarters,” he clarified.

He further emphasized the College’s commitment to operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, noting that devolving this service helps reduce the financial and logistical burden on graduates seeking academic documentation.