Ronald Ngala Utalii College in Kilifi County has opened applications for its September 2026 intake, inviting prospective students interested in pursuing careers in hospitality and tourism to apply for the available programmes.
Applications will be submitted online through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) Student's Portal, with applicants required to complete the process by August 23.
In a notice on Wednesday, August 12, KUCCPS announced the opening of the application window while encouraging prospective students seeking careers in the hospitality and tourism industry to take advantage of the September intake.
"Ready to pursue a career in hospitality and tourism? Application for Ronald Ngala Utalii College programmes for the September 2026 intake is now open," the notice read.
The development comes days after KUCCPS announced the placement timelines for the new college.
The announcement was made on Monday, August 3, after KUCCPS CEO Agnes Wahome and Kenya Utalii College Principal and CEO Mark Ogendi attended a multisectoral meeting with Kilifi County officials and other stakeholders to discuss preparations for the opening of the new campus.
KUCCPS confirmed that the college will begin admitting its inaugural class in September 2026, with the placement agency set to conduct on-site student placement for the first intake.
According to the agency, the institution is targeting the admission of 1,000 students to pursue Tourism and Hospitality programmes.
"The college is expected to admit its first cohort of trainees in September 2026. KUCCPS will undertake on-site placement of students to the campus for the intake, with a target to admit 1,000 students in Tourism and Hospitality courses," the statement read.
KUCCPS noted that the establishment of the new institution represents a significant step in expanding opportunities for tourism and hospitality education.
"Establishment of the new college is a milestone towards enhancing access to tourism and hospitality training and supporting skills development for the tourism sector," the statement added.
The Ronald Ngala Utalii College will offer diploma and short-term courses in hospitality, catering, hotel management, seafaring, and other tourism-related disciplines.
