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Practical guides for Kenyan university first-years. Clubs, coding, attachment, money and everything the prospectus skips.
Placement to first week
From KUCCPS placement to surviving orientation week.
12 articlesCampus guides
What to do, where to go, and who to find at your university.
16 articlesTech communities, clubs and events
Clubs, hackathons, meetups and online communities for student developers.
14 articlesLearning to code alongside a degree
How to learn programming around lectures, whether or not your course covers it.
16 articlesMoney, freelancing and side hustles
Earn while you study, from freelance gigs to campus businesses.
11 articlesAttachment, internships and early career
Industrial attachment, internships, CVs, portfolios and your first job.
14 articlesStudy skills, grades and campus life
Grades, friends, clubs, scams and recovering from a bad semester.
13 articlesCourses and pathways
Choosing between CS, IT, BBIT and other tech-adjacent degrees.
10 articlesThe AI-era student
Using AI tools at university without cheating yourself.
10 articlesSeasonal
Reporting dates, HELB deadlines and intake-specific guides.
7 articlesTech clubs directory
Verified tech clubs, chapters and communities at Kenyan universities.
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What to do after KUCCPS placement: the 30 days before you report
A day-by-day guide for Kenyan students who just received their KUCCPS placement. What to sort out before reporting day so nothing catches you off guard.
Can you change your course after KUCCPS placement? Every option explained
How to change your course after KUCCPS placement in Kenya. Covers the revision window, internal transfers, inter-university transfers and self-sponsorship.
Inter-university transfer in Kenya: how it works and when it is worth it
How to transfer between universities in Kenya. Covers eligibility, the application process, HELB implications, credit transfers and realistic timelines.
Deferring university in Kenya: when it makes sense and how to do it
How to defer your university admission or studies in Kenya. Covers valid reasons, the application process, HELB implications and what to do during the gap.
How to survive on HELB: a realistic monthly budget for a first-year in Kenya
A realistic monthly budget for Kenyan university students living on HELB. Covers food, transport, rent, and how to stretch what you get until next disbursement.
University funding in Kenya explained for first-years: HELB, scholarships and the funding model
A plain-English guide to university funding in Kenya. Covers HELB loans, the new funding model, scholarships, and how first-years can stack multiple sources.
What to do at JKUAT: clubs, tech events, Juja life and where first-years find their people
A practical guide to first-year life at JKUAT. Campus layout, tech clubs, hackathons, study spots, accommodation in Juja and how to find your people fast.
What to do at the University of Nairobi: main campus, Chiromo, Kikuyu and Kabete
A practical guide to life at the University of Nairobi. Registration tips, tech clubs, study spots and living near main campus, Chiromo, Kikuyu and Kabete.
What to do at Kenyatta University
A practical guide to first-year life at Kenyatta University. Campus layout, tech clubs, study spots, accommodation near KU and how to settle in fast.
What to do at Moi University
A practical guide to first-year life at Moi University in Eldoret. Campus layout, tech clubs, study spots, accommodation and how to handle the cold.
What to do at Egerton University
A practical guide to first-year life at Egerton University in Njoro. Campus tips, tech clubs, study spots, accommodation and what to expect in the highlands.
What to do at Maseno University
A practical guide to first-year life at Maseno University. Campus layout, tech clubs, study spots, accommodation near Maseno and Kisumu, and daily life.