The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has officially opened the application portal for the September 2026 intake at Ronald Ngala Utalii College located in Kilifi County.

Prospective students interested in careers within the hospitality and tourism sectors are encouraged to apply through the KUCCPS student portal by August 23, 2026. This intake features 13 programmes split between diploma and certificate levels.

Available Programmes

  • Diploma Courses: Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Front Office Operations, Food and Beverage Management, Housekeeping and Laundry Management, Travel and Tourism Management, Tour Guiding and Administration.
  • Certificate Courses: Travel and Tour Operations, Tour Guiding and Administration, Housekeeping and Laundry Operations, Food and Beverage Service and Sales, Pastry and Bakery, Front Office Operations.

Entry Requirements

Applicants aiming for diploma courses must have a minimum Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade of C plain along with the required subject grades for their chosen course. For certificate programmes, a minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) is required.

This placement opportunity allows students to access specialised training in hospitality and tourism through KUCCPS's centralised system, a development that began earlier in 2026 when the college was integrated into the placement service.

Established over four decades ago, Ronald Ngala Utalii College has trained more than 60,000 graduates who have contributed to both national and international hospitality and tourism industries. The college operates under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife and remains a key institution for professional development in the sector.

Interested candidates should visit the KUCCPS student portal to review application details and submit their forms ahead of the August 23 deadline.