Overview
- Act: Universities Act No. 42 of 2012
- Formed: 2014
- CEO: Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome
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The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS), established under the Universities Act No. 42 of 2012, began operations in 2014. It is mandated to manage the centralized placement of students to universities and colleges in Kenya. KUCCPS ensures equitable access to higher education by providing career guidance, validating qualifications, and aligning students with appropriate courses based on their preferences and performance. It also collaborates with institutions to align training with market needs, fostering national development through a skilled and competitive workforce. KUCCPS enhances transparency and efficiency in admissions processes.
CEO: Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome
Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome, an accomplished educationist, holds a PhD in Educational
Psychology from Kenyatta University. She has extensive experience in higher education, previously serving as a lecturer, researcher, and university administrator. Currently leading KUCCPS, she champions equitable student placements and alignment of training with national development needs.
Management Team
Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Christopher K. Yegon
Director, Strategy, Planning, Quality Assurance & Compliance
Prof. John Oluoch
Director, Placement Coordination & Career Development
Christine Mwaka
Director, Corporate Services
Dr. Lemunen Solomon Lucas
Manager HR & Admin
Nancy Soila
Manager, Placement & Career Services
Daina Kibogo
Manager, Supply Chain Management
Paul Juma
Manager, Corporate Communication
Michael Kimani
Finance Manager
Dr. Victoria A. Gioto
Manager Research and Knowledge Management
Joseph N. Nzuki Mwania
Manager, ICT
Board of Governors
Cyrus Gituai, OGW
Chairman
Dr. Agnes Mercy Wahome
Chief Executive Officer
Charles Ringera
Chief Executive Officer, HELB
Dr. Kipkirui Langat
Director-General, TVETA
Prof. Fred Simiyu Barasa
Rep Public Universities
Rev. Prof. Stephen Mbugua Ngari
Rector/Vice Chancellor, The Catholic University of
Eastern Africa (CUEA)
David Komen
Alternate to the PS, National Treasury
Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala
P.S in the State Department for University Education and Research, Ministry of Education.
Dr. Wahome Rureri
Alt to the P.S, University Education and Research
Prof. Mike Kuria
CEO, Commission for University Education
Felix K. Mung’atu
Chief Principal of Nyandarua National Polytechnic
Prof. Daniel Mugendi
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Embu
Functions
- Student Placement Coordination: Facilitates the centralized placement of government-sponsored students into public and private universities, national polytechnics, and technical training institutions, ensuring transparency and fairness in the process.
- Admission Criteria Development: Formulates and implements standardized criteria for the selection of students into various programs, ensuring merit-based and equitable admission processes.
- Career Guidance and Advisory Services: Provides career counseling to students and parents to assist in making informed decisions regarding courses and institutions that match individual interests and market demands.
- Validation of Qualifications: Verifies student qualifications to confirm eligibility for placement into specific programs, ensuring only qualified candidates are admitted.
- Program Alignment with Market Needs: Collaborates with institutions to design and align academic and training programs with Kenya’s economic and labor market needs, promoting skills development and employability.
- Data Management and Analysis: Maintains a comprehensive database of students and admissions, which is used for tracking, reporting, and supporting strategic planning in higher education.
- Equity and Inclusivity: Implements affirmative action policies to enhance access for marginalized, disadvantaged, and special-needs groups, ensuring equity in education opportunities.
- Private Institution Support: Facilitates placements in accredited private universities and colleges, expanding access to higher education beyond public institutions.
- Policy Implementation and Advice: Implements government policies on access, equity, and quality in higher education and advises on reforms needed to enhance the education system.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Works with universities, colleges, industries, and other stakeholders to improve education quality, relevance, and responsiveness to national and global challenges.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- KUCCPS Office:
ACK Gardens, 1st Ngong’ Avenue, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya - P. O. Box 105166 – 00101, Nairobi
- info@kuccps.ac.ke
- 020 5137400 | 0723954927