Frequently Asked Questions: Kuccps Official

Do you have a burning Question on Kuccps and you are wondering where to get the correct response. Wonder no more. Here are the Kuccps Frequently asked Questions and their answers: Question: How do I log in to my student portal? Answer: To log in, you need your correct KCSE index number, KCSE examination year and a password. The password is either your KCPE index number or birth certificate number. The login page is accessible via the KUCCPS website www.kuccps.ac.ke Question: In case I am stuck with the current…

KUCCPS Reopens Course Revision Portal for 2025: How to Revise Your Application

KUCCPS Reopens Course Revision Portal for 2025: How to Update Your ApplicationThe Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has reopened its portal for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) students to revise their course selections.In a statement released on Saturday, May 17, KUCCPS announced that the online application system is now available for students to adjust their course preferences for placement in universities and colleges for the 2025/2026 academic year.This…

Kuccps Circular on Final Revision of Choices for 2025/2026 Courses

Revision of Choices for 2025/2026 Cycle Placement to University and TVET ProgrammesKenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) online application system is open for Revision of Choices for placement of students to universities and colleges for the 2025/2026 Placement Cycle.Applicants who did not secure a course in the application that ended on April 30, 2025 are invited to log in again and choose remaining courses as listed on the portal.Form Four Leavers who attained a mean grade in…

National Knec Exams won’t be affected by budget cuts- CS Ogamba says

National Knec Exams won't be affected by budget cuts- CS Ogamba saysEducation Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba has assured that the national Knec exams will proceed without interruption, despite a significant budget shortfall. Following the announcement of a Ksh.62 billion deficit in the education budget, Ogamba stated that the ministry is in discussions with stakeholders to implement urgent measures to support millions of students across the country.During a session with the National Assembly Committee on Education,…

Inside TSC’s plan to spend Sh70bn on new teachers

TSC urgently requires Sh70bn to recruit 98,461 teachersTeachers Service Commission (TSC) has said that a total of Sh70 billion would be required to recruit 98,461 teachers for Junior Secondary and High School. According to the Teachers' employer, this will reduce the current shortage in public schools.Outgoing TSC Chief Executive Officer, Nancy Macharia, has at the same time denied allegations that her commission abdicated its recruitment role and left it to politicians during funerals.Appearing before the Senate…

Education Update: KEMIS Set to Replace NEMIS, But Critics Fear It’s a Scheme for Misappropriation

Education Update: KEMIS Set to Replace NEMIS, But Critics Fear It’s a Scheme for Misappropriation. The Ministry of Education has unveiled plans for a new centralized student database called the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS), which aims to succeed the current National Education Management Information System (NEMIS).KEMIS is slated to enter its pilot phase in July 2025, with a full launch planned for September. This innovative system is intended to unify student records from all levels of…

TSC gives date when 2025 promotion letters will be dispatched

TSC gives Gives date when 2025 Promotion Letters will be released  The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has given a Status update on the Release of Promotion Letters for successful teachers in 2025.The Commission has at the same time given reasons why the promotion letters have not been dispatched.Via an internal memo sent to all Regional Directors, County Directors, and Sub-County Directors, the TSC Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia further promises to release the letters once the hindrances are addressed.…

TSC Circular on release of Promotion Letters dated 14th May 2025

TSC Circular on release of Promotion Letters dated 14th May 2025 To: All Regional Directors, County Directors, and Sub-County Directors From: Secretary/Chief Executive Officer Subject: Status Update on the Release of Promotion Letters The Commission wishes to address the growing concern regarding the delay in the release of promotion letters for teachers who recently underwent interviews for various administrative and senior teaching positions.Please be informed that while the promotion process has been concluded and…

See DP Kithure Kindiki’s stern warning to School Principals.

DP Kithure Kindiki's stern warning to School Principals.Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to principals who are still holding on ad refusing to release the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) examination certificates to students because of school fee arrears. The DP indicated that such Principals risk losing their jobs.Speaking in Nakuru on Thursday, May 15, the DP urged parents to report any "stubborn" head of an institution who refuses to release the certificate to the assistant…

Schools’ Nemis Portal replaced by Kemis

Schools' Nemis Portal replaced by KemisA multi-agency team tasked with consolidating existing registers for all students in schools, ranging from foundation learning to university level, to a single database was unveiled today.The team, which brings together State agencies led by the Ministry of Education, development partners, technology providers and other stakeholders, will set up the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) to replace the current NEMIS which has been criticised for inefficiencies.…

TSC says Primary headteachers to remain in C5, No promotion to D1

TSC says Primary headteachers to remain in C5, No promotion to D1The Teachers Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has delivered sad news to all Primary schools' headteachers. The Commission has ruled that the Headteachers will continue to serve at job group C5 despite their management role in junior secondary schools (JSS). This was revealed by TSC and Ministry of Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Julius Ogamba who cited lack of funds as key reason for stagnation.The primary headteachers are also acting…

Education Ministry’s Circular on acquisition of title deeds for all schools

Education Ministry's Circular on acquisition of title deeds for all schools Education Ministry's Circular on acquisition of title deeds for all schoolsMINISTRY OF EDUCATION State Department of Basic EducationRef:  MOE/HQS/3/6/35/78To: Regional Directors of Education County Directors of EducationDate: 25th April, 2025 RE: ACQUISITION OF TITLE DEEDS FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS  LAND The Ministry received a circular from the National Treasury Ref. NALM/2/1/C/(106) dated  2nd August 2024 on the above subject.…

Good News for 20,000 TSC Intern teachers as Education Committee intervenes

The 20,000 Intern Teachers, who were hoping to have their terms changed to Permanent and Pensionable this year,  can breath a sigh of relief after the Education of the National Assembly promised to intervene. A budget shortfall had thrown the future of over 20,000 intern teachers into disarray, after the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) revealed it lacks the funds to absorb them into the permanent workforce. Despite their recruitment in the current financial year, the teachers would remain in limbo following a staggering…

Uncertainty Surrounds TSC Promotion Letters Amid Parliamentary Criticism

Uncertainty Surrounds TSC Promotion Letters Amid Parliamentary CriticismAs Dr. Nancy Macharia's tenure as CEO of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) approaches its conclusion, the release of promotion letters for recently qualified teachers remains uncertain. The National Assembly's rejection of the latest promotion initiative has placed TSC leadership in a challenging position, necessitating a comprehensive review of the entire process.Sources indicate that Dr. Macharia is carefully considering whether to move…

Kalenjins, Luhyas, Kikuyus, Kambas dominate latest TSC teacher recruitment

Kalenjins, Luhyas, Kikuyus, Kambas dominate latest TSC teacher recruitmentThe recent recruitment of teachers for Junior Secondary School saw Kalenjins, Luhyas, Kikuyus, and Kambas making up 57 percent of the total workforce. In a report to the Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity, and Regional Integration, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) stated that more than 58 tribes were involved in the recruitment process, which filled over 68,313 job positions.Kalenjins led the recruitment with 10,769…