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KUCCPS Lists 43 Universities Eligible for Both Government Scholarship and HELB Loan in 2026

Daisy MoraabyDaisy Moraa
January 22, 2026
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Kuccps Degree Courses 2026 Eligibility And How To Apply

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The listed institutions are public universities and university colleges approved by the Ministry of Education and included in the official Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) database.

Their inclusion confirms eligibility for placement of government-sponsored students through the national centralised admissions system.

Universities on the KUCCPS list receive students based on KCSE performance and approved programme capacities. Examples of KUCCPS-listed institutions include the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University, as well as newer public universities such as Chuka University and Rongo University.

Students placed in these institutions through KUCCPS qualify for government scholarships and are eligible to apply for Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) funding, subject to existing higher education financing policies and individual eligibility criteria. 

Examples of public universities listed by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) include:

  • University of Nairobi (UON)
  • Kenyatta University (KU)
  • Chuka University (CU)
  • Rongo University (RNU)

Government Scholarship (Universities Fund)
The Kenyan government provides direct scholarships to eligible university students through the Universities Fund under the national higher education financing framework.

This support is part of a Student-Centred Funding Model aimed at reducing barriers to higher education for financially needy students.

Scholarship disbursements are made directly to universities to cover tuition fees, based on a Means Testing Instrument (MTI) that assesses each applicant’s level of financial need.


 Also Read: List of Licensed Public and Private Universities in Kenya in 2026


Under this model, the government allocates part of the annual funding to the Universities Fund for scholarships.

These funds are released in phases to public universities to support both first-year and continuing students once they have successfully applied and qualified.

HELB Loan (Higher Education Loans Board)

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) provides student loans to enrolled university students to help cover tuition, upkeep, and other academic expenses.

Undergraduate HELB loans are annual and must be applied for through the official HELB or Higher Education Financing (HEF) portal.

Loan amounts for undergraduate students generally range from KSh40,000 to KSh60,000 per year, depending on financial need and placement category.


Also Read: Top 10 Kenyan Universities Offering Law Degrees and Entry Requirements


For government-sponsored students placed through KUCCPS, a portion of the HELB loan (for example KSh4,000 per semester) is deducted and paid directly to the university for tuition, with the rest sent to the student’s account for upkeep.

Loan awards are not automatic; students must submit applications with required documentation, including admission letters, KCSE results, and identification details. HELB undergraduate loans typically attract an interest rate of 4% per annum, and repayment begins one year after graduation or completion of studies.

Both government scholarships and HELB loans are intended to make university education more accessible. Students apply through the Higher Education Financing (HEF) portal, and successful applicants receive scholarship funds for tuition via the Universities Fund and loan disbursements from HELB.

List Of All Eligible Universities

No. Code University Name Institution Type Ownership Supervising Authority County
1 AU Alupe University University Public Ministry of Education Busia
2 BUC Bomet University College University Public Ministry of Education Bomet
3 CU Chuka University University Public Ministry of Education Tharaka Nithi
4 COPUK Co-operative University of Kenya University Public Ministry of Education Nairobi
5 DKUT Dedan Kimathi University of Technology University Public Ministry of Education Nyeri
6 EU Egerton University University Public Ministry of Education Nakuru
7 GU Garissa University University Public Ministry of Education Garissa
8 JOOUST Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology University Public Ministry of Education Siaya
9 JKUAT Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology University Public Ministry of Education Kiambu
10 — Kabarnet University College University Public Ministry of Education Baringo
11 KAFU Kaimosi Friends University University Public Ministry of Education Vihiga
12 KARU Karatina University University Public Ministry of Education Nyeri
13 KU Kenyatta University University Public Ministry of Education Nairobi
14 MNUC Mama Ngina University College University Public Ministry of Education Kiambu
15 KBBU Kibabii University University Public Ministry of Education Bungoma
16 KYU Kirinyaga University University Public Ministry of Education Kirinyaga
17 KSU Kisii University University Public Ministry of Education Kisii
18 KSUC Koitaleel Samoei University College University Public Ministry of Education Nandi
19 LU Laikipia University University Public Ministry of Education Laikipia
20 MMARAU Maasai Mara University University Public Ministry of Education Narok
21 MCKU Machakos University University Public Ministry of Education Machakos
22 MSU Maseno University University Public Ministry of Education Kisumu
23 MMUST Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology University Public Ministry of Education Kakamega
24 MUST Meru University of Science and Technology University Public Ministry of Education Meru
25 MU Moi University University Public Ministry of Education Uasin Gishu
26 MMU Multimedia University of Kenya University Public Ministry of Education Nairobi
27 MUT Murang’a University of Technology University Public Ministry of Education Murang’a
28 NUC Nyandarua University College University Public Ministry of Education Nyandarua
29 OUK Open University of Kenya University Public Ministry of Education Machakos
30 PU Pwani University University Public Ministry of Education Kilifi
31 RNU Rongo University University Public Ministry of Education Migori
32 SEKU South Eastern Kenya University University Public Ministry of Education Kitui
33 TTU Taita Taveta University University Public Ministry of Education Taita Taveta
34 TUK Technical University of Kenya University Public Ministry of Education Nairobi
35 TUM Technical University of Mombasa University Public Ministry of Education Mombasa
36 THRKU Tharaka University University Public Ministry of Education Tharaka Nithi
37 TMU Tom Mboya University University Public Ministry of Education Homa Bay
38 TRUC Turkana University College University Public Ministry of Education Turkana
39 UOE University of Eldoret University Public Ministry of Education Uasin Gishu
40 UOEM University of Embu University Public Ministry of Education Embu
41 UOK University of Kabianga University Public Ministry of Education Kericho
42 UON University of Nairobi University Public Ministry of Education Nairobi

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Universities Eligible For Both Government Scholarship And Helb Loan {Fulllist}
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Daisy Moraa

Daisy Moraa

Daisy Moraa is an all-round journalist at The Kenya Times, covering education, business, politics, and health. She specializes in storytelling, news reporting, and content creation, with experience across both mainstream and digital media platforms. She actively champions for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on mental health awareness and sustainability. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication and Journalism from Rongo University. She can be reached at [email protected].

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  1. Oloo Melvin Mitchel says:
    5 months ago

    Hey wanted to get scholarship

  2. Albashir Abdi Yakub says:
    5 months ago

    I’m looking for scholarship

  3. ABDI ALI ILMOK says:
    5 months ago

    For helping me

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