On April 2, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) released a guide to help students improve their chances of securing preferred courses.

However, many students and users have reported experiencing difficulties navigating the KUCCPS portal.

On Saturday, KUCCPS released a statement breaking down some of the basic terms used in the application process to help simplify the experience.

Cluster Subject According to KUCCPS, a candidate must meet specific subject requirements-known as cluster subjects-to qualify for a particular degree programme.