In summary: KMTC Students Set to Benefit from HELB as Government Prioritises Education Funding
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students are set to start benefiting from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funding through the Higher Education Financing programme. This follows an assurance by H.E. President Dr. William Ruto during his address at State House on June 23, 2026.
Applications are set to kick off once HELB provides the funding and publishes an advertisement to announce opening of the portal.
“KMTC students are now eligible to apply for HELB funding,” the President said, noting that the students have a right to access the funding like their counterparts in other institutions of higher learning.
The President emphasised that the government is focused on expanding access to education and training opportunities for young Kenyans. He noted that increased funding would support learning institutions and enhance access to financial aid for students pursuing higher education and technical training.
The move is expected to ease the financial burden faced by students in the College.
Previously, KMTC students have had limited access to the education funding through a revolving fund.
