The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has responded to widespread frustrations among millions of students, parents, and teachers by extending the application deadline for higher learning institutions.Kuccps application deadlines extension.
The decision comes after encountering difficulties accessing the KUCCPS portal, which many users found slow or unresponsive. Dr. Mercy Igoki, a concerned parent, stressed the unrealistic nature of the initial deadline given the technical issues with the portal.
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KUCCPS has taken steps to address these concerns by allowing students to apply for courses in universities, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), and Teachers Training Colleges. Moreover, the agency has opened a window for learners locked out of college between 2012 and 2022 to apply for placement.
Acknowledging the challenges faced by applicants, CEO Mercy Wahome assured that the agency would extend the deadline to accommodate all eligible students. Wahome emphasized that the success of an application is not time-dependent and reassured parents that no learner would be disadvantaged in the process.
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In addition to extending the deadline, Wahome announced two more opportunities for students to apply for courses and universities of their choice. However, there are calls for KUCCPS to improve the efficiency and robustness of its system to avoid similar issues in the future.KUCCPS Application 2024 requirements.
Machakos School Principal Benson Manoo urged KUCCPS to benchmark with other departments for efficiency and robustness. Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers Secretary-General Akelo Misori stressed the importance of system efficiency over deadline extensions, highlighting the frustrations faced by applicants when systems are not functioning properly.Kuccps application deadlines extension.
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Overall, KUCCPS’s decision to extend the application deadline reflects a commitment to addressing the concerns of students, parents, and teachers. By providing additional opportunities for application and pledging to improve system efficiency, KUCCPS aims to ensure a fair and accessible placement process for all learners.