Applications for the first September intake at Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi County close today, Sunday, 23 August 2026.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service opened the application system for KCSE holders seeking places in 13 hospitality and tourism programmes. Applicants must apply through the official KUCCPS Student’s Portal before the window closes.
Deadline alert: Applications close on 23 August 2026. KUCCPS has not published a specific closing hour in its announcement, so applicants should complete the process immediately and confirm that the application appears as active on the portal.
Application details at a glance
Can I still apply today?
Yes, if the Ronald Ngala Utalii College application is still available in your KUCCPS account. August 23 is the official final application date.
Sign in to the KUCCPS Student’s Portal, select an eligible Ronald Ngala Utalii College programme, pay through the instructions generated inside the portal and submit immediately.
Do not stop after choosing a programme or making payment. Return to the dashboard and check that the submission is recorded as an Active Application. Save the payment confirmation and take a screenshot of the completed application.
If the portal no longer accepts an application, check the official KUCCPS announcement and contact KUCCPS. Do not pay an agent who promises to submit after the official window has closed.
What is Ronald Ngala Utalii College?
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KUCCPS Ronald Ngala Utalii College: Apply by August 23
Aug 23, 2026
Aug 23, 2026
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Applications for the first September intake at Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi County close today, Sunday, 23 August 2026.
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service opened the application system for KCSE holders seeking places in 13 hospitality and tourism programmes. Applicants must apply through the official KUCCPS Student’s Portal before the window closes.
Deadline alert: Applications close on 23 August 2026. KUCCPS has not published a specific closing hour in its announcement, so applicants should complete the process immediately and confirm that the application appears as active on the portal.
Application details at a glance
Item | Official information |
College | Ronald Ngala Utalii College |
Institution type | New Kilifi-based campus of Kenya Utalii College |
Intake | September 2026 |
Applications opened | Monday, 10 August 2026 |
Closing date | Sunday, 23 August 2026 |
Available programmes | 13 hospitality and tourism programmes |
Target intake | About 1,000 students |
Eligible group | KCSE holders who meet programme requirements |
Application portal | |
Location | Vipingo, Kilifi County |
Can I still apply today?
Yes, if the Ronald Ngala Utalii College application is still available in your KUCCPS account. August 23 is the official final application date.
Sign in to the KUCCPS Student’s Portal, select an eligible Ronald Ngala Utalii College programme, pay through the instructions generated inside the portal and submit immediately.
Do not stop after choosing a programme or making payment. Return to the dashboard and check that the submission is recorded as an Active Application. Save the payment confirmation and take a screenshot of the completed application.
If the portal no longer accepts an application, check the official KUCCPS announcement and contact KUCCPS. Do not pay an agent who promises to submit after the official window has closed.
What is Ronald Ngala Utalii College?
Ronald Ngala Utalii College is a new campus of Kenya Utalii College located at Vipingo in Kilifi County. It was established to expand professional hospitality and tourism training, particularly for students in the Coast region and other parts of Kenya.
KUCCPS says the institution plans to admit about 1,000 students for its pioneer September 2026 intake. The intake is expected to coincide with the official launch of the new campus.
The college is part of Kenya Utalii College, which operates under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. Kenya Utalii College has trained hospitality and tourism professionals since 1975.
Who can apply?
The application is open to KCSE holders who satisfy the minimum entry requirements for their chosen diploma or certificate programme.
You should:
Have a valid KCSE examination record.
Meet the mean-grade and subject requirements shown for the selected course.
Apply for a programme listed under Ronald Ngala Utalii College on the KUCCPS portal.
Enter accurate personal and examination information.
Submit the application and required payment before the deadline.
KUCCPS’s announcement refers generally to KCSE holders and does not restrict the opportunity to only the most recent examination cohort. The portal determines which programmes an applicant can select based on the examination record and applicable requirements.
Meeting the minimum requirements allows you to apply but does not guarantee placement. KUCCPS will consider available capacity and the qualifications of applicants.
Courses available at Ronald Ngala Utalii College
KUCCPS says 13 hospitality and tourism programmes are available for the September 2026 intake. Its official Kenya Utalii College programme announcement identifies the following courses.
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Diploma programmes
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Diploma in Culinary Arts
Diploma in Front Office Operations
Diploma in Food and Beverage Management
Diploma in Housekeeping and Laundry Management
Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
Diploma in Tour Guiding and Administration
Certificate programmes
Certificate in Front Office Operations
Certificate in Pastry and Bakery
Certificate in Housekeeping and Laundry Operations
Certificate in Food and Beverage Service and Sales
Certificate in Travel and Tour Operations
Certificate in Tour Guiding and Administration
Programme names, codes, available places and minimum entry requirements should be confirmed inside the KUCCPS portal before submission. Select the Ronald Ngala Utalii College option rather than assuming that a similarly named course belongs to the new Kilifi campus.
What you need before applying
Prepare the following information:
KCSE index number
KCSE examination year
KUCCPS portal password
KCPE index number or birth-certificate number used for portal access
Active telephone number
Active email address
Programme names and codes
A payment method available through the official portal
The portal normally uses the KCSE index number, examination year and password for sign-in. If the usual birth-certificate or KCPE details do not work, use the portal recovery option or request assistance from KUCCPS instead of opening unofficial links.
How to apply through KUCCPS
Step 1: Open the official KUCCPS Student’s Portal
Go directly to https://students.kuccps.net/. Confirm that the address belongs to kuccps.net before entering your information.
Step 2: Log in
Select Login and enter your:
KCSE index number;
KCSE examination year; and
portal password.
Follow the recovery instructions if you cannot access the account. Do not share your password or payment code with a cybercafé attendant or social-media account.
Step 3: Find Ronald Ngala Utalii College
Open the institutions or programmes section and search for Ronald Ngala Utalii College. The KUCCPS institution listing for the new campus uses institution code 5680.
Review the campus, course title, programme code, qualification level and minimum requirements carefully.
Step 4: Choose programmes you qualify for
Select your preferred hospitality or tourism programmes and arrange them in the required order of priority.
Do not choose only by course name. Open each programme’s details and confirm that your KCSE grade and subjects satisfy the stated requirements.
Step 5: Start the application
Open Application/Revision and select Apply Now, or follow the current application button displayed for the September 2026 intake.
Enter the correct programme codes. A wrong code may direct the application to a different course or institution.
Step 6: Review the choices
Check:
institution name;
campus;
programme title;
qualification level;
programme code; and
order of preference.
Correct any mistake before proceeding to payment and final submission.
Step 7: Pay through the portal instructions
A non-refundable KUCCPS application fee of KSh 1,500 is reported for the application. Confirm the amount displayed in your account and follow only the payment instructions generated by the official portal.
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Do not send money to a personal telephone number, agent or unofficial website. Keep the transaction confirmation until placement is complete.
Step 8: Submit the application
Return to the application page after payment and complete the submission. Payment by itself does not necessarily complete the application.
Step 9: Confirm the application is active
Open the dashboard and look for Active Application or the equivalent confirmation. Save or print the programme choices and application record.
If the payment was deducted but the application does not become active, do not pay again immediately. Check the transaction status and contact KUCCPS with the payment reference.
How to check the programme requirements
The official KUCCPS homepage directs applicants to the Student’s Portal to view available programmes and minimum requirements.
After signing in:
Open Programmes.
Search for Ronald Ngala Utalii College.
Select a programme.
Read the minimum mean grade and subject requirements.
Confirm that the portal allows you to add the programme code.
Use the requirements displayed for this intake. Do not rely on a grade copied from an old poster because programme conditions can change.
Is HELB funding available?
KUCCPS says officers from the Higher Education Loans Board and the Tourism Fund will provide funding information and guidance during on-site support at the new campus.
This does not mean a KUCCPS placement automatically becomes a HELB loan or grant. Admission, placement and student financing are separate processes. Successful applicants should wait for official instructions and apply through the correct HELB or government-financing channel when eligible.
Do not pay anyone who promises guaranteed HELB approval.
Where to get application help
KUCCPS announced that its officers would provide on-site application support at Ronald Ngala Utalii College. Applicants may also seek assistance from KUCCPS offices or designated Huduma Centres.
Official KUCCPS contacts include:
Telephone: 020 5137400
Email: info@kuccps.ac.ke
Website: www.kuccps.net
Student portal: students.kuccps.net
When requesting help, have your KCSE index number, examination year and payment reference available. Do not send passwords or one-time codes by email or social media.
Common application mistakes
Waiting until late on the closing date
Applying through an unofficial website
Searching for Kenya Utalii College without checking the Kilifi campus
Entering the wrong programme code
Ignoring the course’s subject requirements
Paying before confirming the correct choices
Assuming payment alone completes the application
Failing to confirm an active application on the dashboard
Sending money to an individual claiming to be a KUCCPS agent
Losing the payment and submission confirmations
What happens after the deadline?
KUCCPS will process eligible applications for placement against the available spaces. Applicants should continue checking their portal accounts and official KUCCPS announcements for placement results or additional instructions.
The agency has not promised a late application or extension for this intake. If you miss the deadline, contact KUCCPS and the college for official guidance. Do not assume that the system will reopen.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Ronald Ngala Utalii College application deadline?
Applications close on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
Which intake is open?
The application is for the college’s pioneer September 2026 intake.
How do I apply?
Apply through the official KUCCPS Student’s Portal. Search for Ronald Ngala Utalii College, review the programmes, enter the correct codes, pay through the portal instructions and confirm that the application is active.
How many courses are available?
KUCCPS says 13 hospitality and tourism programmes are available: seven diplomas and six certificates.
How many students will the college admit?
The college is targeting about 1,000 students for its first intake.
Where is Ronald Ngala Utalii College located?
The new campus is at Vipingo in Kilifi County, Kenya.
Can candidates from previous KCSE years apply?
KUCCPS describes the opportunity as open to KCSE holders. Applicants should sign in to the portal to confirm whether their examination record is eligible for this intake and which programmes they qualify for.
What is the KUCCPS application fee?
The reported non-refundable fee is KSh 1,500. Confirm the amount and payment instructions shown in your KUCCPS account before paying.
Does placement guarantee HELB funding?
No. Placement and funding are separate processes. HELB and the Tourism Fund are expected to provide guidance, but applicants must satisfy the applicable funding requirements.
Can I apply after August 23?
KUCCPS has not announced a late window. Use the portal before the deadline and rely only on a formal KUCCPS notice for any extension.
Official sources and verification note
This guide was prepared on 23 August 2026 using the following sources:
Applicants should confirm live programme codes, minimum grades, payment instructions and application status inside the official portal.
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