The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has reinforced its position as a regional leader in health workforce development, as the strategic meeting with the Angolan delegation concluded, highlighting a commitment to cross-border cooperation.
KMTC Board Chairperson Joseah Cheruiyot highlighted that the collaboration falls under the existing Government-to-Government Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Speaking at the college’s headquarters in Nairobi, Cheruiyot said that the delegation arrived in Kenya on December 5, 2025, kicking off a four-day visit to key health facilities.
He expressed KMTC’s readiness to assist Angola in strengthening its health system, stating, “The College is ready to walk with you and engage with agreements within our purview. We are prepared to support you by receiving your students or sending our trainers.”
Cheruyot emphasised that the partnership has the Board’s approval and is committed to direct engagement to identify Angola’s specific needs.
The Angolan Head of Delegation, National Director of Exchange Programmes and International Relations at the Angolan Ministry of Health, Dr. Julio Carvalho, expressed his gratitude: “Thank you for the way you have received us. Being accepted at the highest level of Kenya’s health system, the Ministry of Health, was such an honour, and we are happy that Kenya is ready to support us.”
They acknowledged the excellent training at KMTC and the robust healthcare system built by the Kenyan government.
Anticipating the deployment of their first group of students in March 2026, the Angolan team submitted essential logistical requests, seeking clarity that would enable their students to integrate smoothly into the college’s training.
The KMTC Deputy Director of Finance, Planning, and Administration, Ms. Lucy Chebungei, reaffirmed the college’s commitment, assuring the Angolan delegation that support is available “from the MOH to the Board and Management to the campus.”
Enhancing the research aspect of the partnership, Deputy Director of Academics Dr. Nyawira Mwangi welcomed Angola’s interest in collaborative research, affirming, “The college would love to collaborate on research in response to the Angolan delegation’s request for a research partnership.”
Further reinforcing KMTC’s readiness, Head of Intergovernmental Relations Dr. Leah Bii confirmed the development of a comprehensive framework to support Angolan professionals. “We will develop a package for your technicians to equate them with ours and allow them to undertake training in various specialisations,” she noted.
The meeting also benefited from insights from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) Corporation Secretary and Legal Services Manager, Mr. Michael Onyango, who provided a regulatory body perspective.
He highlighted the role of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) in facilitating knowledge transfer and supporting harmonised health training standards across the continent.
KMTC continues to demonstrate institutional commitment, establishing Kenya as a strategic African partner capable of leveraging its medical education expertise.
by Joseph Ng’ang’a
