KUCCPS Invites Students to National Career Conference Ahead of 2026 University and College Placements
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has called on students seeking university and college placements to attend the 1st National Career Conference and Exhibition 2026. The event, scheduled for January 27–29 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, will offer guidance on career pathways ahead of the opening of the placement process following the conclusion of national examinations.
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KUCCPS said the three-day forum will bring together students, parents, universities, colleges, and other key stakeholders in the education sector to provide comprehensive career guidance. More than 100 institutions, including public and private universities, TVET colleges, professional bodies, and private sector partners, will participate in the exhibition.
Students will benefit from mentorship sessions with industry leaders, expert-led career guidance forums, and discussions on emerging job market trends and employability skills. The conference will also feature policy dialogues between government and education stakeholders to align training programs with national development goals.
In addition, KUCCPS will run on-site clinics during the event to assist students with placement applications and institutional transitions, reinforcing its role as a long-term career partner rather than just a placement body.
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For the first time, students interested in pursuing hospitality and tourism at Kenya Utalii College will be able to access courses through KUCCPS, following a new collaboration between the two institutions. KUCCPS CEO Agnes Wahome confirmed that the courses will be added to the KUCCPS portal ahead of the 2026 application cycle, widening access and increasing enrolment capacity.
The partnership will also focus on labour market research, career pathways, and grassroots mobilisation to ensure students nationwide benefit from the opportunity. The conference comes as thousands of students who sat the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) await the opening of the placement portal to apply for their preferred courses at higher learning institutions across Kenya.
