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August 12, 2026
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Details of Proposed Rules That Could Change University Applications

Details of Proposed Rules That Could Change University Applications

The changes are part of a wider plan for the government to give 100 per cent full funding for university students in the country starting September 2026...

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A new bill before Kenya's Parliament aims to significantly reform the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) by introducing strict 30-day timelines for student applications and placement.

  • The Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, 2026 mandates KUCCPS to open applications within 30 days of national assessment results.
  • KUCCPS, a key organization in student placement, will be required to process and release placement decisions within another 30 days.
  • This proposed legislation also requires public institutions to submit program costs and available slots to KUCCPS at least two months before results are released.

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