Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu.IMAGE | Courtesy
In Summary:
- Education CS Machogu issues a new directive to KUCCPS following the extension of the application deadline.
- The directive aims to provide additional time for applicants to finalize their submissions, ensuring fairness and accessibility in the placement process.
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has issued a fresh directive to the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) in response to the extended application deadline.
The directive, prompted by the need for applicants to complete their submissions, aims to uphold fairness and accessibility in the placement process.
The Ministry of Education announced, “Therefore, building upon the extension notice issued by KUCCPS on February 25, 2022, and to ensure that all remaining applicants have ample opportunity to finalize their selections for both universities and colleges, the Ministry of Education has directed the Placement Agency to extend the deadline by seven additional days,” effective until March 4, 2024.
Acknowledging the technical challenges faced by applicants during the initial application period, Machogu emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to resolving these issues promptly.
“The Ministry of Education and other stakeholders in Government are working together to ensure that the challenges are addressed and all applicants are facilitated to apply for programmes and institutions of their choice,” Machogu remarked.
With an anticipated volume of approximately 171,738 applications, representing 86% of candidates scoring C+ and above in the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination, the Ministry aims to facilitate a fair and accessible placement process for all candidates.
Furthermore, Machogu highlighted the establishment of a technical team comprising representatives from relevant agencies to streamline the application process.
Applicants experiencing payment processing delays were encouraged to utilize the USSD code *222# for payment confirmation.
Machogu’s directive underscores the Ministry’s dedication to ensuring a smooth and transparent application process, ultimately providing all eligible candidates with the opportunity to pursue tertiary education opportunities.