KMTC appoints Dr. Kelly Oluoch as the new CEO

Dr. Kelly Oluoch has officially been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC).

KMTC board chairperson Ambassador Zachary Muburi-Muita made the announcement on Thursday as he lauded Dr. Oluoch for emerging as the best choice in a panel involving more than 66 candidates.

Amb. Muita exuded confidence in Dr. Oluoch while challenging him to transform the college which he said is endowed with brilliant minds capable of taking it to greater heights.

“The first and main task ahead of you is on promoting teaching and learning. I urge all of us to rethink managing student and staff ratios,” Amb. Muita said during a three-day Academic Council meeting at the college headquarters in Nairobi.

Dr. Oluoch, who previously served in an acting capacity after his predecessor Prof. Michael Kiptoo’s term expired in November 2021, reaffirmed that he would jointly work with his new team in ensuring the prosperity of the college.

“I take this appointment with great honor and humility. I thank the Almighty God for this chance. I thank the Board of Directors for putting trust in me,” he said.

“I know I have a huge task ahead of me. I look forward to working collaboratively with the board, management, staff and students to create an enabling environment that supports teaching and learning,” he added.

Dr. Oluoch previously served as the Deputy Director of Finance, Planning and Administration; Principal Lake Victoria and Kisumu Campuses; Deputy Head of Pharmacy Department and Head of Pharmacy Department (Machakos Campus); as well as a Deputy Principal and Head of Pharmacy Department.

He started his career as a Pharmacist in Charge at Marsabit District Hospital before his employment at the College.

Dr. Oluoch holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, Strategic Management option from the University of Nairobi and in Biotechnology, Innovation and Regulatory Pharmacy from Purdue University; a Master of Science (MSc) in Biotechnology, Innovation and Regulatory Pharmacy from Purdue University.

He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nairobi; a Diploma in Industrial Pharmacy and Drug Discovery from Purdue (USA) and Howard University (USA); a Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Education and a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy from Dr. MGR Medical University.