Most people see a PhD as the peak of academic achievement. But for 42-year-old Martin Ogwang, it was just another step in his lifelong pursuit of knowledge. Despite holding a doctorate in Biochemistry, a Master’s in Bioinformatics from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), and a Bachelor’s degree from Makerere University, he made an unexpected choice by enrolling at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). Why would a university don decide to wear a uniform and go back to school? The Journey Three years ago, on a chilly Tuesday morning, Martin embarked on a journey that would bring him closer to earning a Diploma in Clinical Medicine at KMTC Bungoma Campus. "I had long desired to join KMTC to study the course, but fate had it otherwise," he says. "When an opportunity finally presented itself, I grabbed it with open arms. I wore my uniform and set off for College," he continues. At JKUAT, ...