{
  "id": 12332238,
  "title": "Kindiki: Govt to open more KMTC campuses, expand existing facilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/kindiki-govt-to-open-more-kmtc-campuses-expand-existing-facilities",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:40:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/kindiki-govt-to-open-more-kmtc-campuses-expand-existing-facilities/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAIROBI, Kenya – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced the government's commitment to expanding Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) facilities and training capacity nationwide, according to a statement by Reuters on October 6. Kindiki emphasized that this investment is aimed at bolstering the country's healthcare workforce and supporting the government's universal healthcare initiatives. The Deputy President highlighted the critical role played by medical colleges in nurturing health professionals who contribute significantly to achieving universal healthcare in Kenya. During his visit to the KMTC Kiambaa Campus in Kiambaa Constituency, Kiambu County, Kindiki inspected ongoing construction work and engaged with students, lecturers, and staff. Accompanied by Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Kawanjiki and Thika Town MP Alice Ng'ang'a, Kindiki also delivered a cautionary message to the youth, urging them to steer clear of drugs and substance abuse, stressing that their decisions could impact their future ability to contribute to the nation's development. He further noted that the youth are poised to assume greater responsibilities in governing the country and urged them to prioritize their health and wellbeing. The government has been actively investing in expanding medical training institutions over the past years as part of its strategy to increase the number of qualified healthcare workers to serve the Kenyan population.",
  "summary": "Kindiki said the government plans to establish more KMTC campuses across the country while expanding facilities and increasing training capacity at existing institutions.",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announces KMTC expansion plans nationwide.",
    "Visit to KMTC Kiambaa Campus for construction inspection and student engagement.",
    "Youth urged to avoid drugs, prioritize health for future contributions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}