Colleges and universities have been tasked to submit their available courses and capacities to the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), which has commenced preparations for next year's placement.
In a notice on Wednesday, October 8, KUCCPS CEO Agnes Wahome urged Vice Chancellors and Principals of University Colleges, urging them to declare programmes and capacities through the KUCCPS placement systems.
"Please note that the declared programmes must be those currently offered by your institution and duly accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE), or by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) in the case of TVET programmes," the statement read.
The process, known as a Declaration of Programmes and Capacities, is a crucial step in preparing the online system used for student applications and placement across TVET institutions, universities and accredited colleges.
Notably, the directive also applies to Principals of National Polytechnics, Technical Training Institutes, Vocational Colleges, Institutes of Technology and Secondary Teacher Training Colleges.
KUCCPS also reached out to Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), the country's largest institution for training healthcare professionals, requesting the college to submit its approved programmes and capacities to be published in the online portal.
The Kenya School of Law has also been asked to declare its Diploma in Law (Paralegal Studies) programme, which was filled to capacity in 2025 after being included in KUCCPS's system for the first time.
In the notice, KUCCPS emphasised that only accredited and currently offered courses would be accepted during the declaration period, with institutions urged to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
The submission window for institutions to declare programmes runs from October 6 to October 31, with universities urged to meet the deadlines to avoid delays in the placement process.
KUCCPS plays an integral role in coordinating admissions to public universities, and the placement process is typically guided by merit, equity and an applicant's preferences.
Meanwhile, the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, involving Form Four candidates, will begin on November 3 and end on November 21, running for three weeks (18 days).
The December holiday for basic education will see learners begin their long break on October 27. The holiday will extend until January 2, 2026, marking a 10-week break.
