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The KUCCPS board was established to coordinate the placement of Government-sponsored students to Kenyan private & public universities and colleges; develop and implement career guidance programmes; disseminate information on available programmes; and collect and retain data relating to university and college placement, among other functions.

JUST IN : The KUCCPS has announced that the third revision of course choices will close on 17th July,2021

The board processes candidates application for placement on merit. Some of the factors they consider include;

  • Students Performance in the examination
  • Available choices in the course selected
  • Available spaces or capacity in the university or college
  • Affirmative action for gender
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Candidates from marginalized regions



Applicant Eligibility

For a candidate to be eligible to apply for placement, the following conditions will apply:

  1. A Kenyan Citizen governed by Chapter Three of the Constitution of Kenya and the Kenya Citizenship Act Cap 170.
  2. Sponsorship will be eligible to all applicants provided that the KCSE Candidates of the year preceding the selection and those who have never benefited before are given priority.
  3. The minimum admission requirement to apply for degree programmes will be C+. 
  4. The minimum admission requirement to apply for a diploma will be C-. 
  5. The minimum admission requirement to apply for a craft certificate will be D. 
  6. The minimum admission requirement to apply for an Artisan certificate will be E.
  7.  Applications shall be subjected to minimum subjects requirements from regulators and training institutions where applicable.
A summary of the available institutions and courses is available on the students portal - students.kuccps.net

Summary of the available institutions and programmes


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University Of Nairobi - School of Business

Prof. Mwaluma from the University of Nairobi has this to say to college and university students:

Life requires more than the ability to understand a concept, memorise it and reproduce it in an exam. School rewards people for their memory. Life rewards people for their imagination. School rewards caution, life rewards daring. 

Academic excellence is overrated! I said it. Being top of your class does not necessarily guarantee that you will be at the top of life. You could graduate as the best student in Finance but it doesn't mean you will make more money than everybody else. The best graduating Law student does not necessarily become the best lawyer.

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The fact is life requires more than the ability to understand a concept, memorise it and reproduce it in an exam. School rewards people for their memory. Life rewards people for their imagination. School rewards caution, life rewards daring. School hails those who live by the rules. Life exalts those who break the rules and set new ones.



So do I mean people shouldn't study hard in school? Oh, no, you should. But don't sacrifice every other thing on the altar of First Class. Don't limit yourself to the classroom. Do something practical. Take a leadership position. Start a business and fail. That's a better Entrepreneurship 101.Join or start a club. Contest an election and lose. It will teach you something Political Science 101 will not teach you. Attend a seminar. Read books outside the scope of your course. Go on missions and win a soul for eternal rewards.

Comrades: Do something you believe in! Think less of becoming an excellent student but think more of becoming an excellent person. Make the world your classroom.

Step forward try politics, try business, try an extra thing great person.

I wish you all the best in your academics.

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Getting to college or university is a worthwhile deal here in Kenya. However, going to school without a laptop is like refusing to use paper and pen. Having the right laptop strikes a ceiling on how far you can get and quality of lifelong abilities that you can acquire.

But don’t just buy whatever is on sale; you need the right laptop for your specific needs.

We have picked quick tips to help you pick the best laptops.

Quick Tips

  1. Go portable: 11- to 14-inch screen size, less than 4 pounds
  2. Durability matters: Spill-resistant keyboards, MIL-SPEC tested are pluses.
  3. Recommended specs: Intel Pentium and above
  4. OS Options: Chromebooks are good for kids. Windows is best for productivity, but macOS is for art/design students.
  5. Battery life: 8+ hours is ideal; 6+ hours is required.
  6. Keyboard and touchpad: Look for responsive keys with deep travel.
  7. Consider a 2-in-1: Great for drawing, pen-based note taking, working while standing up

1. Pick a portable size

The whole point of buying a student laptop is that you can carry the device to class. Unless you’re an engineering student who needs a CAD workstation, look for a laptop that weighs under 4 pounds and has an 11- to 14-inch display. Film students editing their masterpieces may also need a larger screen, such as the high-res panel in the 15-inch MacBook Pro.

A younger student can get by with a laptop that has an 11-inch screen, but typing space and screen visibility are often a concern at that size. Thirteen inches is the sweet spot between portability and usability, although students in the arts or engineering may put more value on a bigger screen.

2. Pay for durability

If you have more to spend, shop for laptops made from aluminum, magnesium alloy or carbon fiber, for sturdiness you can count on. Also, look to see if the manufacturer has made any durability claims. 

3. Get specs for the long haul

You want something that isn’t going to be obsolete before graduation, so keep an eye on the key internal components.

4. Display: Most budget and many mainstream laptops have low-res, 1366 x 768 displays that aren’t very sharp and can’t fit a lot of text on the screen, which makes them poor choices for writing papers or doing research. Unless you’re buying a really inexpensive laptop or one with an 11-inch screen, getting a display that’s at least 1920 x 1080 (1080p) resolution should be a priority.

You can go even higher, too, with resolutions of 2560 x 1440 (QHD) or 3840 x 2160 (UHD). These are great for photo and video students who need to view high-res source material, but those display specs add to the price and subtract from the battery life. Touch screens add functionality to your laptop, but they consume a ton of power, shortening your battery life by 10 to 25 percent, so don’t get one unless you really need it.

5. CPU: If you want a system that provides solid performance for today and tomorrow, get an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 CPU. Make sure the processor model number has a 7000 in it (ex; Core i5-7200U), which means that you have the latest Intel 7th Generation (aka Kaby Lake) chip. If you’re on a tight budget, a Core i3, Pentium or Celeron CPU will suffice for light productivity work, and Intel’s Core M processor delivers decent performance in slim-and-light designs.

6. RAM: Unless you’re buying a cheap laptop for a younger child, 4GB is the bare minimum amount of RAM you should have in a laptop, and 8GB is ideal. That will run everything you need without dragging you down or interfering with multitasking.

7. Storage Drive/Hard Drive: Getting an SSD (solid-state drive) rather than a mechanical hard drive has a more significant effect on performance than buying a fast processor. Because SSDs have no moving parts, they run three to four times faster than typical 5,400 rpm or 7,200 rpm hard drives. That means faster app opens, start times and task switching, along with much better responsiveness. SSDs do cost a lot more while offering less storage, so if you have a lot of media files, you may need to store some in the cloud or on an external drive.

8. Wi-Fi: Make sure you get a laptop with 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, rather than the older 802.11n.

9. Ports: USB Type-C ports are the future, but regular USB Type-A ports are the present. If you can get a laptop with a mix of both, that’s ideal. Definitely try to get a laptop with multiple USB ports, so you don’t need to carry a lot of dongles with you.

9. Get the right OS

Consider the operating system. If you’re heading off to college, check with the university about software requirements. Sometimes schools will need you to have a specific type of software or operating system to ensure compliance with future workloads. Windows 10 is the most popular operating system and most versatile; Microsoft’s platform has millions of applications, supports both touch-friendly tablet mode and keyboard-friendly desktop mode and offers the helpful Cortana digital assistant.

Apple’s given its macOS platform even better integration with the iPhone, as well as its digital assistant Siri. And while Windows 10 is the platform with the most programs, there are certain apps that are exclusive to Macs, so ask others in your field of study to confirm which operating system best suits you.

Chromebooks, while offering limited software options, could be just the thing for the truly budget-conscious shopper who is comfortable doing everything online. These devices start at just $149 and are increasingly accepted by some school districts. Soon, Chromebooks will offer support for Android apps from the Google Play Store.

10. Look for 8 hours or more of battery life

Don’t tether yourself to an outlet. Get a laptop that promises quality battery life, and look for systems with optional extended batteries for the longest run times. In general, you’re better off buying a system with more than 8 hours of juice, regardless of the price. The average for ultraportable laptops is 7 hours, 55 minutes.

 11. Check the keyboard and touchpad

The keyboard should be springy and comfortable, not mushy. Look for deep travel and strong feedback. The touchpad is equally important; you’ll want to make sure the responsiveness is smooth and that multitouch gestures like pinch-to-zoom are appropriately reactive. Business laptops — such as Lenovo ThinkPads, Dell Latitudes and HP EliteBooks — offer some of the best keyboards and touchpads.

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Freshers Dos and Donts in Campus.

Allow me to reminisce a little, after all, it has been about two weeks since I finished campus. I realize I did not have a proper goodbye, but here is what I gathered from four years of undergraduate:

Here are some of the guidelines of surviving in Kenyan campuses: A College Manual

Avoid the last minute rush. The I-work-best-under pressure is a myth. When it comes to studying, if you leave all studying to the night before the exam, you’re likely to fail. Okay, you may not get an E (which means you have to re-do the paper), but a C or D are likely grades.

Be yourself. Be true to your friends, because the friends you make in campus are the ones you will keep for life. If you can’t reveal your true self to your fellow comrades who do not judge, accept who for who you are and will hold a harambee to bail you out if you get into any sort of trouble, then I don’t know who else you can trust.

Cops. Cops and university students are not friends. Always maintain a 50m (or more) radius around a cop. Ask any student who has been in a strike. Or anyone coming back to campus at night and they encounter cops who ask for ID, and that is the one time you didn’t carry it. You could be arrested for loitering, drunk and disorderly etc.

Drinking. If you have no desire to be a drinker, then do not drink. If you decide to drink, there are some rules you should adhere to: do not experiment with drinks if you’re not indoors with your friends, so if you pass out you’re in safe hands. Find your drink of choice and stick with it. Do not ignore your studies. Do not ignore your friends. Do not drink all your rent/food/clothes money. I’ve ever bought supper for someone who didn’t have a cent on him yet he’d been out drinking the previous night. Do not offer to buy chicks/guys drinks just to impress if you can’t afford it. Do not go out if you can’t afford it. Do not become a regular at the local ‘wines n spirits’. Drinking has so many rules, I’ll just have to let you figure out the rest.

Exams. They are the one thing that you’ll be judged by most of the time. Do not copy in exams. Who am I kidding? Some students survive on Mwakenyas (those tiny pieces of paper on which all notes are compressed into.) But seriously, most of undergraduate is more of recall than reasoning. Lecturers do not invent questions, every question they’ll ask has been asked before. Just do your revision well. I remember in first year, no one wanted to copy or to be copied from. By fourth year, the situation had changed a lot. Either way, I insist, do not copy. If you get caught, it could end up badly. Like you being forced to take some years out, and then graduating without honours.

Friends. They are the best thing that could ever happen to anyone on campus. If you find true ones, keep them. The ones you can buy drinks from when you’re loaded, and still borrow from when you’re broke. If you can’t borrow money from your friends, then they are not true friends.

God. Acknowledge His existence in your life. Don’t be too over-religious though and end up missing on the life.

Hustle. I’m not saying go into the streets and start walking around looking all desperate. If you want to, start a business. Write on the side. Do your poetry. Sing your heart out. Draw portraits. Make cards for sale. Register your own company and start making websites/projects. It’s a way of establishing yourself and making that extra cash. It will lift your self-esteem. If an opportunity comes along, take it.

Independence. Be your own person. Whatever you do, ask yourself why. And the answer should not be ‘because my friends are doing it.’

Joke. Take time to smile at your blunders/failures. Life can be brutally short.

Knowledge. For what’s it’s worth, be good in at least one area of your field of study. Theoretically and practically, so even if your grades are not so good, you have something to show for your time in campus.

Luxuries. I know a student once who had all electronics possible but he didn’t even have bed sheets. All am saying is, know your priorities.

Money. Spend wisely, do not lend to those who can’t pay back, do not borrow unless it’s absolutely necessary and you know you can pay back. Friendships have begun and ended because of money.

Neighbours. Be good to them, you’ll live next to them for a while and they are the ones who’ll raise an alarm if your crib is on fire/being robbed.

Over. When campus is over, it’s over. Do not linger around. As much as I miss campus already, I would not go back just to hand around. I know some people I used to see around campus who had already graduated, and they walked around doing nothing. They were not doing further studying or teaching or anything.

Play. Go out and get involved in campus games and sports. Go out in the evening and have fun. Dance the night away. At the beginning of the semester when you have all the free time, watch movies, series, play computer games. Go out all week if you can. There is always time to study in the middle of the semester and towards the end.

Be unique. Be unique in at least one thing, style, fashion, neatness, etc

Avoid Tobacco. Smoking of tobacco is harmful to your health. Okay, sometimes smokers look cool, but once you get hooked, it’s hard to quit. It’s easier to quit drinking than to quit smoking, so if you haven’t started smoking yet, do not start. If you’re already smoking, and you wanna quit, devise some sort of plan that will see you reduce your smoking by the time you’re done with campus. That will be the icing on the cake of your graduation.

Utter selflessness. That’s the only way to feel alive. Share with the less fortunate. Donate your time (and money) to charity. Join Rotaract Club, Red Cross, Environmental club or any other society where you can give back to society.

Vegetation. And the environment in general. Thou shall care for your environment, do not litter unnecessarily and if you’re passionate enough, join the environmental club and plant some trees.

You. You’re your own master. You’re in charge of your ambition, desires, goals, limitations. Of course, with guidance from your creator.

Zeal. The Bible says in Ecc 9:10, “Whatsover your hands find to do, do it with all your might. For there is no knowledge, no wisdom, no action, no thought, in the world of the dead where you are headed.”

That is just a summary of the Dos and Donts in Campus.

Reference: Savvy Kenya

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HELB LOAN APPLICATION FAQs

Are you a first-time HELB applicant? Do you want to know everything about HELB loan registration and application?  Then you are in the right place. We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about HELB.  Let’s start.

What is HELB?

The Board’s objective is to give financial support to needy Kenyan students in institutions of higher learning both locally and abroad. The organization gives loans, bursaries and scholarships for training at public and private institutions of higher learning, which are recognized by the Ministry of Education of Kenya. Thanks to HELB loans, all Kenyan citizens can empower their dreams by getting an academic degree and embarking on a successful career. However, due to financial constraints, it is currently not in a position to provide loans to students studying outside the country and those on Self-Sponsored Programmes (commonly known as the ‘Parallel Programmes’).

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What are the requirements for applying a loan?

  1. A copy of the Applicant’s national ID Card
  2. Copies of the parents national ID Cards/death certificate where the parent is deceased
  3. Copies of both guarantors’ national ID Card
  4. A copy of the applicant’s admission letter and KCSE result slip/certificate
  5. A copy of the applicant’s Bank ATM/Bank card (for Government sponsored students only)
  6. A copy of the applicant’s Smart Card from the institution
  7. One recent colored passport size photograph of the applicant.

How do I apply for the loan or download the application forms?

Applications for HELB loan are usually done through the HELB student's application portal. ( www.helb.co.ke )  Interested applicants will be required to log in to the student’s portal to initiate the application and download the application forms.

How much loan can one get?

In accordance with the current Cost Sharing Policy, a student is required to pay Kshs.50,000/- per year to train at a public university. Out of this amount, HELB can award a maximum loan and bursary of Kshs.50,000/- and a bursary of Kshs.8,000.

How do I check for my loan?

  1. Access the HELB website and enter your ID number
  2. Send an email to requesting for your statement to contactcentre@helb.co.ke.
  3. Call HELB on 0722052000
  4. Email contactcentre@helb.co.ke

When can one apply for a HELB loan?

HELB places advertisements in the print media in which it invites applications for loans. The Board maintains a deadline and those applications received after the deadline without justifiable reasons are not processed.

When are Loan Awards released?

HELB releases loan results before the new academic year starts. Thereafter, students who fail to secure a loan or are awarded inadequate amounts are encouraged to appeal. Each appeal is reviewed on its own merit. If one fails to get a loan, the following could be possible reasons:

a) The student may not have provided adequate information about him/herself as requested
b) The student may have provided false information on the loan application form.

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I don’t have an ID card; can I apply for a HELB loan?

Unfortunately, this is not possible at the moment. The national ID is proof of attainment of majority age. The HELB Loan Application form is a contract and legally we are not in a position to enter into a contract with a minor.

Is it compulsory to apply for a HELB loan?

No. You should apply for a HELB loan only if you are in need of the funds.

What is the applicable interest rate and when does it start to accrue?

The interest is currently 4% per annum for direct entry students and 12% for all salaried applicants. The interest will start to accrue immediately after the first disbursement

Am I eligible for a loan in 2nd year if I did not apply in 1st year?

Yes you are. However, one will be required to apply as a first time applicant during the first time applications window.

What if I was awarded a loan but it is not enough, can I request for additional funds?

Yes, if you have a genuine need for additional funds, you can appeal amounts awarded to you by completing the loan review (appeal) form on www.helb.co.ke

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If I discontinue my education, do I have to pay the amount awarded to me even if I didn’t complete my education?

Yes, once you are awarded a HELB loan, you will be required to fully repay the amount in accordance with the terms & conditions as well as the interest accrued thereafter and penalties incurred (if any)

What if I can’t remember my password for the HELB Online Portal?

Use the “forgot password” option available on the portal to recover your account

What if I can’t see the HELB portal activation link on my email?

Please check your junk or spam emails

Why is my ‘Application Form Defective’?

If any or all of the following are missing then the application is defective and your form will not be processed:
a. Missing signatures and stamps: i.e. applicants’ signature, parents/guardian, priest, Chief or Assistant chief, Commissioner of Oaths or Magistrate and bank. Please note that signatures and stamping is mandatory.
b. Missing documents: if any of the documents on the checklist haven’t been attached then the form will be termed defective. These include: KCSE result slip, Admission letter; if orphaned, copy/copies of parent/s death certificate; if sponsored in High school, a confirmation letter from the school or sponsor and a colored passport size photo which is to be attached to the form before submission.
 c. Scanned copies: the forms to be submitted should be the original copies and not scanned copies, if one submits the scanned copy then it is termed defective since it’s not the original.
d. 2nd & Subsequent loan application forms: All the subsequent application forms MUST be signed and stamped by the Dean of students.

In case of any queries, how do i contact HELB customer service team?

Website: www.helb.co.ke
Student Service Centre: Mezzanine 1 – University Way, Nairobi
Email: contactcentre@helb.co.ke
Tel: 0711052000

Facebook: HELBpage Twitter: HELBpage

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Skills employers are looking for.

 Yes, you are skilled just like every other applicant for the job but, what sets you apart? Some of the qualities that employers will most likely want to see in you as a candidate include:

1. You have a strong work ethic A strong work ethic means that you can be trusted with work that has long and short deadlines. Demonstrate it by giving examples of how you get work done on time and how you manage your time.

2. You are a team player Employers want to know that you can be trusted when things are going well and you will still help steer the ship towards safe waters when things go wrong. They do not want a person who has great skills but fights with everyone else.
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3. You are a reflective person Employers want people who pause to think. Being in hurry to answer questions demonstrates tension, impatience, and an inability to sit and reflect.
There is nothing wrong with pausing for 5-10 seconds to think and structure your answer.

4. You are not pretentious It is okay to laugh a bit if a joke’s cracked. It is okay to be natural and have a good time. Recruiters want to know that you can fit well within the culture of the office and being too stiff makes it hard for them to gauge your suitability for the job.

5. You have an ability to grow Employers want a person who can adapt to the changing times. A person who can learn new skills and employ it at work. Therefore, when interviewing, demonstrate that you have gained skills and grown over time.

6. You are easy to teach Everyone makes mistakes but it is important to be able to learn from them and grow. Employers want a person who is ready to be taught and people who do not mind learning constantly.

Read Also: Common Interview Questions For Graduates in Kenya

These interview tips will help you say the right things to employers so that you can get the job.

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Top 8 Common Interview Questions in Kenya
The number of questions that can be asked by Human Resources, the hiring manager, and other interviewers is limitless. Here are some of the most common interview questions, along with the best way to answer them.


1.Tell us about yourself?

The interviewer is not interested in hearing stories; they simply expect to know your academic and professional achievements, your name and the institution you currently work for. Take three minutes to introduce yourself, and state your recent academic qualification and your relevant experience.

2. Why do you think you are the best candidate?

The recruiter expects you to tell them about your professional achievements and the unique skills you possess that will add value to the organization. If you are a Programmer, then you should tell them that you are focused to details and can work with minimal supervision; these are the qualities the employer is looking for.

3. What are your weaknesses?

The question is not simple as it looks; most candidates go blank when they face this kind of question. Take your time in explaining why you can’t leave the office before you complete a task. You can also inform them how you are quick to trust a person, which in most cases makes you a victim.

4. Where do you see yourself in five years?

The employer wants to know whether you are ambitious or you’re the kind of a person who secures a job and then you forget about yourself. Answer the question by stating how you intend to further your studies and grow professionally as you strive to meet your employer’s goals.

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5. How do friends describe you ?

The question is testing your personal attributes, when answering it ensure that you don’t over exaggerate. Take the shortest time possible to state the best attribute you possess that you believe will add value to the institution.

6. What do you know about this company ?

Before you enter the interview room, ensure that you go through the company website to read latest news, company profile, goals, management team, objectives, vision and mission; they will help you answer this question.
The question expects you to briefly describe what you read on their website and not what you imagine of a the company.

7. Do you have any question to ask the panel?

This is usually the last question that the interview panel asks interviewees; if you fail to ask them questions, you will lose some marks. Ask them whether they have plans to expand their business, whether they support employees to further their studies and how they motivate employees.

8. What is your salary expectation?

The question is tricky because as a fresh graduate you don’t have a clue what to be paid;simply ask them about their what they pay others of your level , if they fail to give a satisfactory answer then give them a reasonable range.
Ensure you do your research before you go for interview room because you must be asked this question.

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