Gov’t extends deadline for student loans, scholarship applications
The Ministry of Education has extended the universities and TVETs loan and scholarship application period to October 7. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced the extension of the application deadline, which was originally set to lapse on September 7, by an additional month. According to the CS, a total of 156,532 students had applied for […]
Gov’t opens KUCCPS placement portal for 2022 KCSE candidates
The government has opened the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal for 2022 KCSE candidates. Speaking during the launch, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu said that qualifying candidates can now apply for education courses in universities, colleges, national polytechnics and other Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. The CS also […]
Ruto says HELB has enough funds for students
President William Ruto has come out to clarify claims regarding the shortage of funds at the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). While addressing a crowd at the Kisii National Polytechnic on Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Head of State asserted that his administration had disbursed enough funds to HELB within the past two weeks. He […]
Helb breaks silence on student loan cancellation reports
The Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) has dismissed reports doing rounds on social media alleging cancellation of student loans. A screenshot shared widely on social media indicated that the state agency had cancelled loans for some students due to budgetary constraints. But in a notice on Thursday, September 22, Helb said the message didn’t originate […]
Beware! HELB warns over fake email demanding Ksh 2,200 to activate dormant account
“Our attention has been drawn to the below email whose content and address are fake. We wish to notify our esteemed customers that our official contact centre email address is [email protected].”
Write off Helb defaulters’ debt, senators urge Uhuru
A section of senators criticise the Higher Education Loans Board decision to publish names and photos of defaulters in national newspapers.
Helb to publish photos, names of defaulters
Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) says it wants to recover at least Sh50 billion with debts going back to 1975.