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Moi University Students Call for Speedy Disbursement of HELB

Join Our Telegram Group Moi University Students’s association leaders have called on President William Samoei Ruto to push the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to appropriately release funds to their bank accounts. Moi University Students Organization (MUSO) President Kepha Erick Opass has revealed that students have not received their HELB loans. “As students, we are […]

Police Clash with University Students Protesting Fee Increment

Join Our Telegram Group Students from the University of Nairobi and police clashed yesterday afternoon as they were protesting over plans to raise fees three times the current amount by the government. Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha admitted that increasing fees from Sh. 16,000 to Sh. 48,000 could cause tension. However, the CS did add […]

HELB Repayment to Be Delayed By 5years If New Bill Is Passed

Join Our Telegram Group Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) beneficiaries could begin servicing their loans after a duration of five years after completing their studies. This could only happen if a new bill currently in parliament is passed into law. The proposed HELB Act changes, also seek to reduce the interest rate that beneficiaries have […]

Girls, Special Needs Students to Benefit from HESFB New Loan Scheme

UGANDA: The Higher Education Students Financing Board (HESFB) has introduced a new actionable plan to help girls and special needs students to pursue higher education by providing them with government loans. According to the Executive Director of HESFB, Mr. Wanyama, the board has introduced an additional five points to the female students to enable them […]

Detailed 2020/2021 HELB Loan Applications Procedure

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced the opening of their portal for applications for second and subsequent Undergraduate Loans for the year 2020/2021 financial year. This announcement from HELB applies to students sponsored by the government or self-sponsored admitted to both private and public universities. The scope of the allowable students applies to Kenyan […]