KMTC to gain 24,000 additional hostel beds in government-backed housing expansion

KMTC to gain 24,000 additional hostel beds in government-backed housing expansion

The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is set to receive 24,000 additional hostel beds in a major government-backed expansion aimed at easing pressure on the College’s existing student accommodation facilities.

The Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, through its State Department for Housing and Urban Development, has advertised tenders for the construction of student hostels in 40 KMTC campuses across the country.

Currently, KMTC provides accommodation for approximately 18,000 students out of its total enrollment of about 60,000. The new beds are expected to significantly reduce the College’s reliance on privately owned off-campus housing.

“With the additional hostels, we will be able to house about 42,000 students within our campuses,” said CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch. “This is a substantial improvement that aligns with student preferences for on-site accommodation.”

Dr. Oluoch added that the government’s intervention will make accommodation more affordable for students through highly subsidized rates, enhancing access and supporting academic performance.

“At KMTC, we are committed to providing our students with the support they need to succeed academically and personally,” he said.

The CEO welcomed the government’s decision to prioritize KMTC in the national student housing initiative, confirming that the College had formally requested inclusion in the project.

He also encouraged continued investment from the private sector in student housing, noting that the College’s projected growth will continue to generate demand for quality accommodation.

In addition to the new hostels, KMTC plans to invest millions of shillings in the 2024–2025 financial year to upgrade and modernize existing student housing facilities across its campuses.

The project is part of a broader government initiative to expand housing infrastructure within public learning institutions.

Other beneficiaries of the ongoing tenders include universities, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, Technical Training Institutes (TTIs), and Teacher Training Colleges (TTCs).