Kenya's universities are set to overhaul admission criteria for the 2029 Competency-Based Education (CBE) transition, shifting focus from academic grades to skills and competencies.

• The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is leading the paradigm shift, moving away from traditional KCSE mean grades.
• Key figures include KUCCPS CEO Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome and Commission for University Education (CUE) CEO Prof. Mike Kuria.
• New admissions will consider recognition of prior learning and portfolios, potentially elevating technical subjects and requiring standardized assessment frameworks from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC).