The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened applications for the September 2026 intake at Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi County.
Prospective students interested in pursuing hospitality and tourism careers are required to apply through the KUCCPS Students' Portal at students.kuccps.ac.ke by August 23, 2026.
Available Programmes
- Hospitality Management
- Culinary Arts
- Front Office Operations
- Food and Beverage Management
- Housekeeping and Laundry Management
- Travel and Tourism Management
- Tour Guiding and Administration
Application Support
Applicants needing assistance can visit KUCCPS offices at ACK Garden House on 1st Ngong Avenue in Nairobi, Kenya Utalii College directly, or any of the 58 Huduma Centres nationwide.
Background
This application window follows KUCCPS's integration of Kenya Utalii College into its central placement system earlier in 2026. This collaboration allows Form Four leavers from the 2025 KCSE and previous years to access 13 diploma and certificate courses through the national system.
Kenya Utalii College, operating under the Ministry of Tourism, has been a leading institution in hospitality and tourism training for 47 years, producing over 60,000 graduates who serve both local and international markets.
