‘Parliament should not get more money than HELB’ – Senator Onyonka
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has questioned why Parliament should be getting a higher budgetary allocation compared to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). Speaking during a local TV show on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Onyonka wondered why Parliament, with fewer individuals, should continue to receive more government capitation while HELB, serving hundreds of thousands of […]
Ruto pleads with HELB loanees to clear outstanding balances
President William Ruto has pleaded with Kenyans who have outstanding Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) balances to settle them so that others can benefit. The Head of State was speaking at a Town Hall meeting held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) while engaging members of the public on the new university funding model. “I […]
HELB to discuss confusion in funding model on X Spaces
In a bid to address the current confusion in the funding of higher education, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Head of Lending King’ori Ndegwa is set to straighten out the thorny issues in the model. In a statement, HELB noted that Ndegwa will be participating in an X Spaces forum on Tuesday, August 27, […]
HELB issues update to students unable to access its website
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has issued an update to learners unable to access their website. In a statement on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, HELB stated that the low speeds experienced by learners trying to access the website were being addressed and that the site would be back as soon as possible. “Niaje Comrade. […]
How to apply for subsequent loan via HELB app
As Kenya continues to embrace the digital age, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has streamlined the process for students to apply for financial assistance. The introduction of the HELB mobile app is a significant leap forward in simplifying loan applications for undergraduates and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students. HELB has created […]
‘Not enough’ – Babu Owino demands free secondary education after govt nullified fees for first year varsity students
Embakasi East Constituency Member of Parliament has demanded for an introduction of free secondary school education. Babu Owino through his official X account on Sunday, July 21, 2024, said nullifying of school fees for first year students placed in universities by Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) was not enough. Babu Owino on […]
HELB opens TRF loan application portal for civil servants
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has invited civil servants in the National government, County governments, National Police Service, or Teachers Service Commission who wish to advance their education to apply for The Employer Training Revolving Funds (TRF). HELB, on Monday, June 24, 2024, through its official social media page announced that TRF which will […]