- The Education CS reported that of the 244,563 students who qualified for university admission, 83% submitted their applications through the KUCCPS portal. A total of 310,502 students have been successfully placed in universities and colleges, a number that also includes applicants from previous KCSE cohorts who had not secured placement before.
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Ogamba, has officially released the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) results for students who sat for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.
The long-awaited announcement paves the way for students to begin the next chapter of their academic journey in various universities, colleges, and TVET institutions across the country.
Addressing stakeholders during the release of the placement results on July 1, 2025, CS Ogamba revealed that out of the 950,711 candidates who sat the 2024 KCSE exams, 244,563 scored a mean grade of C+ and above, the minimum university entry requirement.
These candidates qualified for placement in various universities under government sponsorship. A further 706,148 students qualified for placement in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, signaling a significant pool of students with opportunities to pursue technical and skills-based programs.
The Education CS reported that of the 244,563 students who qualified for university admission, 83% submitted their applications through the KUCCPS portal. A total of 310,502 students have been successfully placed in universities and colleges, a number that also includes applicants from previous KCSE cohorts who had not secured placement before.
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Ogamba used the occasion to highlight the government’s increased focus on expanding access to quality higher education and emphasized the need to shift mindsets around technical education.
He urged students and parents to consider TVET programs as viable and competitive career pathways, in light of changing labor market trends and the growing demand for skilled workers in technical fields.
“TVET institutions are not second options. They are centers of excellence that equip young Kenyans with hands-on skills for today’s job market,” Ogamba said. “As a ministry, we are rationalizing programs across institutions to align with national development goals and ensure we train for demand, not just for supply.”
The CS also noted that the KUCCPS placement process was conducted in two phases this year with the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) applications being handled first, followed by university and college placements in the second phase.
He commended the State Department for Immigration for ensuring a seamless application and verification process, particularly for students requiring documentation.
In an effort to enhance access to health-related courses, Ogamba announced that the government has disbursed Ksh 500 million in student loans to support those joining KMTC.
The move is part of broader reforms aimed at ensuring that financial challenges do not lock out deserving students from pursuing careers in healthcare and other critical sectors.
To cater for the growing demand for post-secondary education, CS Ogamba announced the addition of several institutions to the national landscape.
These include the establishment of new colleges in Kabarnet and Nyandarua, the opening of more campuses across different counties, and the setting up of a new Teachers Training College in Northern Kenya.
These efforts, he said, are geared towards decentralizing higher education and making it more accessible, especially in underserved regions.
On matters of affordability, the Education CS said that school fees in institutions of higher learning have been reassessed and rationalized under the new Higher Education Financing (HEF) model. This, he explained, was done to ensure that all students regardless of background have a fair chance to pursue further education.
The CS concluded by encouraging the placed students to prepare adequately for their next academic phase and to explore fields that are aligned with national priorities, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), education, healthcare, and agriculture.
The release marks a significant moment for thousands of Kenyan youth, reaffirming the government’s commitment to strengthening the education sector and aligning it with the country’s economic and social development agenda. As the academic year approaches, universities and colleges are expected to begin admissions in the coming weeks.
