KUCCPS Opens Applications for 1,000 Slots at New Kilifi Utalii College Campus
The KUCCPS application system opened on Monday, and will remain available for 14 days, giving KCSE holders an opportunity to apply for 13 hospitality and tourism programmes offered at the new campus.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has launched applications for the September 2026 intake at the newly established Ronald Ngala Utalii College campus in Kilifi County. The KUCCPS application portal opened on Monday and will remain accessible for 14 days, enabling KCSE graduates to apply for 13 programmes in hospitality and tourism.
With an initial target of admitting 1,000 students, the new Kilifi campus aims to address the increasing demand for skilled workers in Kenya's tourism and hospitality industry. The college's opening is set to significantly expand access to training opportunities in these fields, particularly for candidates outside Nairobi.
KUCCPS and Kenya Utalii College have collaborated closely in preparations for the campus's launch and admissions process. KUCCPS officials will establish an on-site support centre at the Vipingo campus to assist prospective students with applications and provide career guidance. Representatives from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and the Tourism Fund will also be present to offer information on available funding options for applicants.
This initiative is part of Kenya's broader strategy to position tourism as a key driver of economic growth, employment, and local enterprise. By increasing the training capacity at the new campus, the government aims to develop a larger pool of skilled professionals to meet the growing needs of the industry.
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