- KUCCPS has deployed officers to Kilifi, Kwale and Tana River counties to assist applicants ahead of the August 23 deadline.
- Ronald Ngala Utalii College is preparing to admit its first 1,000 students when it opens in Vipingo on September 1, 2026.
- Kenya Utalii College has trained more than 60,000 graduates since its establishment 47 years ago.
Form Four leavers seeking places at the new Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi have been allowed to receive face-to-face assistance as the deadline for applications to the September intake approaches.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has deployed officers to Kilifi, Kwale and Tana River counties to help prospective students understand the application process and choose suitable hospitality and tourism courses.
The four-day exercise ends on Saturday, August 22, a day before the August 23 deadline for applications.
The agency is targeting young people interested in certificate and diploma training at the new college, which is located in Vipingo, Kilifi County.
KUCCPS urged applicants who have not submitted their applications or are experiencing difficulties with the online process to make use of the centres.
“KUCCPS welcomes Form Four leavers for sensitisation and guidance on ongoing applications to Kenya Utalii College, Ronald Ngala Campus. Don’t struggle when help is near you,” the agency said.
Ronald Ngala Utalii College is expected to admit its first group of 1,000 students when it opens on September 1, 2026.
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The September intake has seven diploma courses, including Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Front Office Operations, Food and Beverage Management, Housekeeping and Laundry Management, Travel and Tourism Management, and Tour Guiding and Administration.
Six certificate programmes are also available. They include Travel and Tour Operations, Tour Guiding and Administration, Housekeeping and Laundry Operations, Food and Beverage Service and Sales, Pastry and Bakery, and Front Office Operations.
Applicants for diploma courses require a minimum KCSE mean grade of C plain, together with the prescribed subject requirements, while those seeking certificate courses need at least a C-.
The support programme is intended to assist applicants who may be unfamiliar with the placement system, including those seeking clarification on course requirements and the application procedure.
Applicants requiring assistance can contact KUCCPS through 020-5137400 or 0713-924 444.
The new campus is expected to increase access to specialised hospitality and tourism training in the Coast region, which is one of the country’s major tourism hubs.
The September application follows an earlier exercise in March, when KUCCPS opened applications for 13 certificate and diploma programmes at the Kenya Utalii College main campus in Nairobi.
That process marked the first time Kenya Utalii College was incorporated into the central placement system, allowing applicants to seek admission through the KUCCPS platform.
KUCCPS Opens Applications for Ronald Ngala Utalii College September Intake
Kenya Utalii College, which operates under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, has trained more than 60,000 graduates since its establishment 47 years ago.
Its graduates have worked in Kenya and abroad in areas including hotel operations, food and beverage services, travel and tourism.
The opening of the Ronald Ngala campus is expected to create additional opportunities for young people in the Coast region while supplying skilled personnel to the hospitality and tourism industry.
Prospective students have until August 23 to complete their applications, with the first 1,000 learners expected to begin training when the Vipingo campus opens on September 1.
By Jonathan Mwinzi
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