The Government has announced that the Higher Education Loans (HELB) funding will soon be extended to all KMTC students.
This will be a significant milestone in delivering President William Ruto’s commitment to universal access to education under the UDA Bottom Up Economic (BETA) Plan.
Speaking at the 94th KMTC Graduation Ceremony at Kasarani, Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki confirmed that the Ministries of Health, Treasury, and Education will convene to finalise a comprehensive funding model that ensures no KMTC trainee is excluded from government support.
“This decision reinforces the administration’s pledge to make education equitable, affordable, and inclusive for every Kenyan learner,” the DP said.
How Ruto has transformed health sector
Prof. Kindiki highlighted the transformative health-sector reforms achieved over the past three years, including the expansion of medical insurance coverage from 7.5 million to nearly 28 million Kenyans, the deployment of 107,000 Community Health Promoters, and a KSh 9.7 billion investment in KMTC to strengthen staffing, infrastructure, and student welfare.
These interventions, he said, align directly with the BETA Plan’s emphasis on human capital development and improved public service delivery.
The Deputy President further noted the Government’s commitment to employ 1,000 new KMTC tutors and operationalise 18 stalled campuses, ensuring that training capacity keeps pace with Kenya’s growing healthcare demands.
He praised KMTC for its indispensable role in the country’s health system and encouraged graduands to embrace innovation, digital skills, and emerging global opportunities.
This bold step towards equitable funding underscores the Ruto Administration’s unwavering belief that every young Kenyan deserves a fair chance to pursue their dreams, regardless of financial background.
