The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Eldoret campus stands to benefit from one of the region’s most significant health infrastructure projects following the groundbreaking of the new 2,000-bed Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) facility in Kiplombe, Uasin Gishu County.
The event, held on November 17, 2025, brought together national and county leaders, including the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, alongside the KMTC Board Chairperson, Joseah K. Cheruiyot, and CEO, Dr Kelly Oluoch. Eldoret Campus staff and students also joined the ceremony.
Duale highlighted the government’s focus on strengthening medical training institutions and referral systems, calling the project “a cornerstone of Kenya’s future health security and service excellence.”
KMTC Board Chairperson, Cheruiyot, speaking on the importance of the partnership between the hospital and the College, reiterated: “Our collaboration with MTRH has always been central to producing highly skilled graduates. This new facility will elevate the training experience and ensure our students are ready to serve in any setting across the region and the continent.”
Significance of the new MTRH complex to KMTC
CEO Dr Kelly Oluoch highlighted the strategic significance of the development, noting, “This expansion strengthens Kenya’s capacity to train a healthcare workforce capable of meeting future demands. KMTC students will also greatly benefit from exposure to a modern, high-capacity hospital built to international standards.”
Later in the day, the Chairperson and CEO visited KMTC Eldoret, met with staff and students, and reaffirmed KMTC’s commitment to strengthening teaching, clinical training, and service delivery through strategic partnerships such as the one with MTRH.
Once complete, the new MTRH complex, expected to accommodate 4,000 beds, will expand access to specialised healthcare services.
For KMTC Eldoret, it represents a significant leap forward in the training environment available to students.
The expansion also comes at a strategic time for KMTC, just days before the College’s 94th Graduation Ceremony, where over 22,000 health professionals are set to join the workforce.
In addition, the MTRH development aligns with national goals to build a stronger, well-trained workforce capable of supporting Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage agenda.
