Gov’t Announces KMTC Students’ Financial Support Through HELB
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has guaranteed that Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) students will receive financial assistance from the government through the Higher Education Loans Board.
This declaration was delivered by Kindiki at the 2025 KMTC graduation ceremony on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Kasarani Stadium.
In his speech, Kindiki claimed that he will involve important individuals from the ministries of health, treasury, and education to guarantee that a proper funding model for KMTC students is implemented.
DP Kithure Kindiki promises HELB funding support to KMTC students pic.twitter.com/g2uFrf4GR6
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) December 4, 2025
“I will be convening relevant ministries in the state departments next week to agree on a formula and how we can start supporting KMTC students to access funding,” he stated.
He also stated that the government’s approach is to provide access to finance, acknowledging that not every parent can afford to pay for education at the institution.
The deputy president also stated that there was a shortage of lecturers on KMTC campuses.
He committed to working with the relevant government to guarantee that more academics were assigned to promote education.
Previously, KMTC students relied on schemes such as the Afya Elimu Fund and the KMTC Student Financing Scheme.
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One significant difference is that present KMTC loans mostly pay tuition expenses, which are paid directly to the university.
KMTC STUDENTS TO RECEIVE HELB FUNDING, DP KINDIKI ANNOUNCES.
— United Democratic Alliance, UDA. (@UDAKenya) December 4, 2025
The Government has announced that HELB funding will soon be extended to all KMTC students, a significant milestone in delivering President William Ruto’s commitment to universal access to education under the UDA BETA… pic.twitter.com/h6Svy9XqH1
This is in stark contrast to university students, who receive a major non-repayable scholarship component (varying from 30% to 70% depending on need) as well as a separate upkeep loan for living expenses deposited into their bank accounts.
The DP pledged to take steps to address this disparity, which impacts low-income families.
The DP also mentioned that the government of Kenya will ensure all students get jobs in their professions.
Gov’t Announces KMTC Students’ Financial Support Through HELB
