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KUCCPS opens 63 support centres to assist KCSE candidates with course applications
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

KUCCPS CEO Mercy Wahome announced that the centres will be operational from April 2 to April 13, 2025, providing guidance to applicants seeking placem...

KUCCPS opens applications for 2024 KCSE candidates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

In a statement on Friday, KUCCPS announced that candidates who scored a mean grade of C+ and above are eligible to apply for placement in various univ...

Court of Appeal overturns ruling suspending Ruto’s university funding model
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 26, 2025

The Court of Appeal, however, directed the government agencies to notify the stakeholders of the possibility of changes in the course of the hearings...

Education CS says KUCCPS portal to be opened by end month for new university applications
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

KUCCPS CEO Agnes Mercy Wahome said the agency had received details of available capacities from universities and was awaiting board approval to announ...

Audit reveals inefficiencies, management flaws in new university funding model
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Last December, the High Court declared it unconstitutional, ruling that it was discriminatory and lacked public participation.

KUCCPS announces over 13,000 teacher training slots for 2025 intake
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 06, 2025

KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer Agnes Wahome said the 36 public TTCs will admit students into Diploma in Primary and Secondary Teacher Education progra...

KMTC announces 5,000 training slots for March 2025 intake
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 26, 2025

Both institutions confirmed the development that will see prospective students have the opportunity to apply for any of the 21 programmes available at...

Why KUCCPS is yet to open applications for university placements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Despite the suspension of the new funding model, Wahome clarified that applications for technical vocational education and training and the Kenya Medi...

KCSE 2024 candidates have 21 days to apply for KMTC, TVET programmes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 25, 2025

The KUCCPS, for the first time, has introduced a phased application process to accommodate the early intakes of these institutions.

State warns of looming crisis in varsities after court nullifies Ruto’s funding model
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

However, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the government plans to modify the new university funding model.

Private colleges, universities put on notice over unapproved medical courses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

The PS announced that the government would soon carry out inspections to identify and shut down institutions offering invalid programmes.

MPs back proposal banning diploma and certificate courses in universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

Students currently enrolled in these programmes in universities will be allowed to complete their studies.

MPs reject Bill seeking to end state’s funding for private universities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2024

This decision ensures that state support for private universities will continue, contributing to the sector's growth and benefiting the public at larg...

KUCCPS invites applications for 20 unfilled KMTC certificate, diploma courses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2024

Certificate courses available for application include medical engineering, medical emergency technician, health records and information technology, or...

Taxpayers lose billions to ghost students due to lack of tracking system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2024

The gap has enabled universities to inflate enrollment figures, leading to government funds being directed to students who have either dropped out or...

KUCCPS announces fresh KMTC intake for 29 courses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 03, 2024

The new slots span eight certificate courses and 21 diploma courses, distributed across various KMTC campuses nationwide.

State extends deadline for university funding applications to August 15
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 06, 2024

Under the New Funding Model, government funding will be allocated based on individual student needs.

KUCCPS sets June 21 deadline for KMTC applications
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2024

The opportunity is available for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders from 2014 to 2023, as well as previous applicants who were un...

KUCCPS reopens portal for inter-university transfers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 04, 2024

Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Education on Tuesday, Wahome noted that the reopening of the portal will allow students to switch...

Universities to recall admission letters to address school fees issues after uproar
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 04, 2024

On Tuesday, Tinderet MP Julius Melly, chair of the Committee, highlighted that many parents had reported being unable to send their children to univer...

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