The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced an informative online webinar to assist students with the 2026 university and college placement process.
Scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., this virtual session targets Form Four leavers, parents, and guardians, offering crucial guidance on application procedures, course selection, and admission requirements. This initiative aims to empower candidates to make well-informed academic decisions.
KUCCPS invites everyone to participate in this comprehensive session on the 2026 University and College Application Process. The webinar will take place via Zoom, with live streams available on YouTube, Facebook, and X. Interested participants can register using the provided link or join directly with Zoom ID 865 9036 0480 and passcode 703608.
This webinar arrives at a pivotal moment as thousands of students begin to choose courses and institutions following the opening of the KUCCPS application portal. The placement body emphasizes that the session will simplify the application journey and guide candidates toward informed choices.
KUCCPS plans to offer step-by-step instructions on applying for both university degree programs and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses, particularly benefiting students navigating the system for the first time.
Participants will gain valuable insights into selecting the most suitable courses based on their KCSE grades. KUCCPS highlights that aligning course choices with academic strengths is vital for enhancing placement chances.
KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer Agnes Mercy Wahome will facilitate the session, breaking down the application process and addressing common concerns raised by applicants.
In addition to outlining application procedures, the webinar will feature a live question-and-answer segment, enabling attendees to clarify any uncertainties.
This initiative follows KUCCPS’s recent announcement detailing student placement procedures in universities and colleges. The organization noted that historical placement patterns and exam results will significantly influence placements.
In a local TV interview on February 3, 2026, Wahome explained that the placement process will rely heavily on data from previous years, including student performance and course enrollment trends. She noted a slight increase in cut-off points for highly competitive courses in 2026, emphasizing the importance of early research and informed decision-making for every student.
Wahome stated, “This year, we had 270,000 students scoring C+ and above, compared to 245,000 last year. This indicates heightened competition. For instance, if the last student admitted to the University of Nairobi for medicine scored 45.5 points last year, it is likely to rise to 45.7 points this year.”
The KUCCPS leader pointed out that the increase in qualified students for university admission stems from the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams, with popular courses like medicine at top universities expected to rise by 0.7 points.
Furthermore, Wahome cautioned against the external influences many students face from parents, teachers, or guardians when selecting courses that may not align with their interests or career aspirations. She observed that this issue disproportionately affects high-achieving students.
“Students with A and A-minus grades in sciences often receive advice against pursuing their desired courses. While parents and teachers may believe they are acting in the students’ best interests, this can ultimately restrict their opportunities,” she remarked.
In response to these challenges, KUCCPS has revised its approach by opening the placement portal only after students receive their results, rather than while they are still in school. This change aims to empower candidates to make more informed choices based on accurate information.
The portal provides comprehensive data from the previous year, including the lowest grades admitted for each course and the cut-off points for various universities and colleges.
“This system allows students to realistically assess their chances for admission. They can compare their grades to last year’s placements and plan accordingly, thereby reducing the risk of missing out on their preferred courses,” Wahome concluded.
