By Brian Kaleti
The government has assured all the 173,345 candidates who scored grade C+ and above that they will be admitted to public universities.
Dr. Agnes Wahome, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kenya Universities Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) said no candidate will be left out and that they will all secure places in institutions of higher learning.
Speaking at Kangaru Boys High School in Embu County during a guidance and mentorship conference for youth from the area, she urged those who have C+ and above to apply for courses without fear or hesitation.
“I want to assure all those who have qualified to apply for vacancies in institutions of higher learning without fear because there are enough slots,” Dr Wahome assured.
Further, she advised candidates who do not wish to join universities to register with technical colleges for diploma courses.
“We have so many colleges which can help them achieve their academic dreams,” she said.
Dr Wahome warned parents against forcing their children to take up courses that they have no interest in.
“Please do not coerce your children to take courses that they don’t want. Let them be at liberty to choose what they feel they can do well,” she said.
Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire said that her office was in the process of starting a bursary scheme for students joining university.
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji called on the government to look into ways of increasing funding to public universities so that they can run their programmes smoothly.
He said majority of universities were struggling financially and in debts, which could erode the quality of education being offered.
