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KUCCPS opens applications for 13,823 public TTC slots for September intake

Education

By David Njaaga | Mar 06, 2025

**Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service CEO Dr Agnes Wahome.** [File, Standard]

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened applications for 13,823 slots in public teacher training colleges (TTCs) for the September intake.

KUCCPS Chief Executive Officer Agnes Wahome said the application period will run until March 20, with eligible candidates required to apply through the KUCCPS student portal or at Huduma Centres.

“The application is open to both Kenyan and non-Kenyan citizens from the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) cohort and previous years,” said Wahome.

Of the available slots, 2,735 are for the Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education programme across three TTCs — Kagumo, Kibabii, and Lugari. The remaining 11,088 slots are for the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education programme in 33 institutions.

Applicants for the primary teacher education programme must have at least a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE or an equivalent qualification, while those seeking to join the secondary teacher education programme require a minimum of C+.

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The institutions offering the primary teacher education programme are Aberdare TTC, Asumbi TTC, Bishop Mahon TTC, Bondo TTC, Borabu TTC, Bunyore TTC, Chesta TTC, Egoji TTC, Eregi TTC, Galana TTC, Garissa TTC, Kaimosi TTC, Kamwenja TTC, Kenyenya TTC, Kericho TTC, Kigari TTC, Kilimambogo TTC, Kitui TTC, Kwale TTC, Machakos TTC, Mandera TTC, Meru TTC, Migori TTC, Moi Baringo TTC, Mosoriot TTC, Murang’a TTC, Narok TTC, Seme TTC, Shanzu TTC, Tambach TTC, Tarbaj TTC, Thogoto TTC, and Ugenya TTC.

Wahome advised applicants with foreign qualifications to seek equation from the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) before applying.

KUCCPS urged applicants to be vigilant against online fraudsters and seek assistance from KUCCPS offices, Huduma Centres, or the listed TTCs.