If you are planning to apply through KUCCPS, it is important to clearly understand all the application requirements before the portal closes. Applications for courses for 2025 KCSE candidates are expected to begin in March 2025, and every student is required to prepare early to avoid last-minute challenges. Below is a clear guide to help…
KUCCPS CEO Suggests Removing C+ as University Entry Grade as Kenya Fully Transitions to CBC The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) Chief Executive Officer, Agnes Wahome, has indicated that the long-standing Grade C+ cut-off for university admission may soon be phased out as Kenya completes its transition to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)….
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced that the university and college placement portal for 2026 will officially open in March, marking a key step in preparing learners for their transition to tertiary institutions ahead of the September intake. Speaking in an interview with Inooro TV on Monday, January 26, KUCCPS…
The government has encouraged recent Form Four leavers to consider enrolling in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across Kenya to gain practical skills ahead of university placements. Principal Secretary for TVET, Esther Muoria, urged students who completed the KCSE exams to explore short, hands-on courses that can be undertaken before the September…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has released the 2026 list of universities and colleges eligible for government scholarships and Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funding. According to KUCCPS, a total of 42 public universities and the Open University of Kenya qualify for both government scholarships and HELB loans, making them the…
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…
The government has released an updated list of rogue universities and colleges operating illegally in Kenya, warning parents, students, and employers against enrolling in or recognising qualifications from unaccredited institutions. In a notice dated Tuesday, January 20, the Commission for University Education (CUE) published a list of institutions that are not authorised to offer university…
Choosing courses through KUCCPS is one of the most important decisions for KCSE candidates. Many students miss out on placement not because they performed poorly, but because of avoidable mistakes made during application. Below are five critical factors every applicant must consider to increase their chances of securing placement. Video Link: How to check KUCCPS…
Kenya’s higher education funding system is under growing pressure following a sharp increase in the number of students qualifying for university admission after the release of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. At least 270,715 candidates scored grade C+ and above, making them eligible for university admission. This marks a significant rise…
KUCCPS Opens Applications for KMTC March 2026 Intake Nairobi, January 7, 2026 – The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened the application process for placement into Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) programmes for the March 2026 intake. The application period runs from January 7 to January 27, 2026, marking the first…
