Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has officially commissioned the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Burnt Forest Campus in Uasin Gishu County
This marks a significant milestone in advancing equitable access to health education and services across the country.
The establishment of the Burnt Forest KMTC campus is a testament to the Kenya Kwanza Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and its broader commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
It emphasizes inclusivity by bringing training opportunities and healthcare services closer to underserved communities.
In his remarks, CS Duale commended the strong partnerships that made the campus operational, highlighting support from the Uasin Gishu County Government, which seconded tutors, the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), and the local community.
He also underscored the importance of SDG 17—strengthening partnerships to achieve development goals.
The event also showcased testimonials from beneficiaries of the Social Health Authority (SHA), including a local resident who underwent life-saving heart surgery worth Ksh 3.9 million at no cost. The testimonials highlighted SHA’s growing impact on access and affordability of healthcare services.
In addition, the community expressed appreciation for the Ministry’s leadership, citing restored public trust in the health system and alignment with the principles of integrity and public service outlined in Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
CS Duale commended the collective efforts of the County Government of Uasin Gishu, NG-CDF, and area leadership under Ainabkoi MP Samuel Chepkonga.
He also called for joint investment in upgrading the Burnt Forest Level 4 Hospital, proposing an increase in bed capacity from 60 to 150 to meet the threshold for introducing clinical medicine and nursing programs at the new KMTC campus.
