The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has rolled out a nationwide network of support centres to help 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates complete their applications for university and college placement, targeting those facing challenges with the process.
In a notice released on Tuesday, April 14, the placement agency said the centres are part of a wider effort to ensure all eligible Form Four leavers submit their choices for the 2026/2027 placement cycle within the set timelines.
The centres have been set up in selected universities, technical training institutions and colleges across the country to improve access to assistance for students in different regions.
Universities hosting the support services include Alupe University in Busia, Bomet University College in Bomet, Chuka University in Tharaka Nithi, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology in Nyeri, Egerton University in Nakuru, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology in Siaya, Kabarnet University in Baringo and Kaimosi Friends University in Vihiga.
Others are Kabarak University in Nakuru, Daystar University in Machakos, University of Kabianga in Kericho, Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay, Moi University in Uasin Gishu, Maseno University in Kisumu, Maasai Mara University in Narok and Pwani University in Kilifi.
A number of technical and vocational institutions have also been listed as support centres. These include Belgut Technical and Vocational College in Kericho, Emurua Dikirr TVC in Narok, Isiolo TVC in Isiolo, Total Technical Training Institute in Nakuru, Shamberere TTI in Kakamega, Nachu TVC in Kiambu, Maralal TVC in Samburu, Mabera TTI in Migori and Lunga Lunga TVC in Kwale.
Additional centres are located at Laisamis TTI in Marsabit, Kinango TVC in Kwale, Garsen TVC in Tana River, Endebess TTC in Trans Nzoia and Mawego National Polytechnic in Homa Bay.
The exercise, which began on April 13 and will run until April 24, 2026, is meant to offer direct support to students experiencing technical issues, difficulties selecting courses or trouble accessing the KUCCPS online portal.
KUCCPS said it has deployed officers to each of the centres to guide applicants, respond to their concerns and help them complete the process successfully.
Beyond the listed institutions, candidates can also seek help at Huduma Centres across the country, as well as at KUCCPS headquarters located at ACK Garden House in Nairobi.
The placement agency has urged all candidates who have not finalised their applications to visit the centres in good time and avoid last-minute delays ahead of the May 6, 2026 deadline.
Students can also reach KUCCPS through official phone lines 020 5137400 or 0713 924 444, or via email at [email protected] for further assistance.
The move comes shortly after KUCCPS opened its portal on April 7 for degree programme applications for candidates who scored C+ and above in the 2025 KCSE examinations.
According to the agency, the application window targets both the 2025 KCSE candidates and Form Four leavers from previous years, who have been encouraged to submit their course choices through the KUCCPS online portal before the deadline.
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