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In todays latest KMTC News – KMTC CEO Dr. Kelly Oluoch joins Nakuru Campus to bid farewell to a fallen student. The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) CEO, Dr. Kelly Oluoch, joined the Nakuru Campus family on Thursday, January 30, 2025, for a solemn farewell ceremony in honor of Pelvian Omutolo, a final-year Physiotherapy student who passed away two weeks ago.
A somber mood filled the Campus as students and staff gathered to pay their last respects to the 29-year-old, remembered fondly for his charm, kindness, and good conduct.
The late Omutolo reportedly collapsed in the Campus TV room while watching football.
At the heart of the ceremony, two tables stood. On one, dozens of candles were arranged for mourners to pick up. Later, they were lit and carefully placed in a heart-shaped formation on the floor, symbolizing their shared love and memories.
On the other, a Bible, provided by Christian Union students, laid open as they led their peers in prayers and hymns.
Throughout the hour-long service, melodies softly played in the background speakers, occasionally interrupted by muffled sobs and quiet sniffles. The weight of loss was deeply felt, yet the mourners stood united in grief and remembrance.
When it was his turn to speak, Dr. Oluoch expressed his heartfelt condolences, acknowledging the huge loss for the KMTC fraternity. “What has happened is beyond our understanding. We pray that the Almighty grants him eternal peace,” he said.
He reassured students, urging them to find strength in one another.
“Do not despair, death is a part of human existence. It is God who gives and takes at His appointed time,” he added.
Dr. Oluoch emphasized the importance of emotional and psychological support during such difficult times.
He also commended the students who made efforts to resuscitate the deceased before he was rushed to Nakuru County Referral Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
He stressed the importance of life-saving skills for both students and staff, highlighting the critical role of emergency preparedness in medical training.
In his closing remarks, the CEO pledged his continued support for the Campus, promising enhancements in infrastructure, human resources, and digital transformation to improve efficiency and the overall learning environment.