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Candidates will access their placement details through the KUCCPS portal using their KCSE index numbers. Once they confirm their placements, universities and colleges will begin issuing admission letters and joining instructions.
The allocation is part of ongoing efforts to expand access to higher education and will benefit students admitted to public universities in 2023, 2024, and 2025
KUCCPS said the conference is designed to bring together students, parents, universities, TVET colleges, industry players and government agencies under one roof. The aim is to give learners a clear picture of career options, training pathways and current trends in the job market at a time when many are preparing for their next move after secondary school.
Ogamba highlighted trends in subject performance, noting that 17 subjects improved while 11 registered declines. Gender analysis showed female candidates performed better in six language subjects, while male students outperformed females in 11 other subjects.
Ogamba highlighted that a total of 993,226 candidates sat the 2025 KCSE across 10,765 secondary schools, with 492,012 males and 501,214 females, marking the second consecutive year female candidates outnumbered males.
Njengere reported that 993,226 candidates sat the 2025 KCSE examinations in 10,765 schools, with 492,012 boys and 501,214 girls participating. Candidates were tested in 30 subjects using 74 examination papers over a 24-day period from October 21 to November 21, 2025.
Education CS Julius Ogamba said 270,000 candidates qualified for direct university entry after attaining grade C+ and above.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said that learners in isolated villages would be relocated using air support where necessary to ensure they reach safer centres in time for their exams.
Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo revealed that the National Command Centre for Examinations Security has been fully activated to coordinate real-time surveillance and response efforts across the country.
The suspect, identified as Chrispinus Nandafu Naisuma, was arrested in Kianjai, Tigania West, Meru County, following a sting operation by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).