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April 22, 2026
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Parents forcing careers on students, KUCCPS cautions

Parents forcing careers on students, KUCCPS cautions

KUCCPS CEO Wahome urges parents to adopt a more open-minded approach...

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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) is cautioning 2025 KCSE candidates against parental and peer pressure when selecting university and college courses.

  • KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer Dr Agnes Wahome urged parents to guide their children towards choices based on ability and interest, rather than prestige.
  • She highlighted emerging fields like performing arts, sports, and design as viable career paths alongside traditional options.
  • Dr. Wahome also advised students to choose programmes based on suitability and their own interests, not solely on the reputation of an institution.

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