The National Government, in partnership with Kisii County Administration, has commissioned Egetuki Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Gucha, Kisii County, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to medical training in the region.
The new institution is expected to begin admitting students to undertake nursing and other medical courses by September this year in an effort meant to strengthen the local healthcare workforce.
Speaking during the commissioning, the Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni Muriuki, said the facility will play a critical role in improving healthcare service delivery by training more personnel locally.
“We want our students to access medical training closer home. This college will help us produce the health workers needed in our hospitals,” said Ms. Muthoni.
She revealed that plans are underway to further develop the institution, including constructing additional classrooms, laboratories, and training facilities.
Beyond the KMTC project, the National Government has outlined a broad range of development initiatives targeting infrastructure and economic empowerment across Kisii region with the County Administration playing a complementary role.
Kisii Governor, Simba Arati, acknowledged ongoing progress in road construction, particularly the upgrading of key routes linking Omoringamo, Ugembu, Motonto, and Misesi.
He noted that although the projects had stalled for years, they are now at advanced stages under national government’s support.
Governor Arati further said the government was also investing in modern markets to support small-scale traders, adding a new market at Egetuki was nearing completion and will feature storage facilities, water supply, and cold rooms. He said similar projects were being planned for Ugembu, Misesi, and Sengera areas.
On housing, Arati said over 1,000 units have been constructed in Kisii County in the past three years under the national housing programme, with an additional Sh2 billion allocated this Financial Year, to scale-up the initiative.
Other key national government projects highlighted include the planned upgrade of Suneka Airstrip into a fully operational airport to enhance connectivity, as well as the construction of a Sh1 billion stadium, to support local talent, including Shabana FC team.
Leaders at the event emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration in driving development, urging residents to support ongoing projects and evaluate leadership based on service delivery.
by Misheba Alfred
