HELB - Higher Education Loans Board
HELB funding crisis looms as thousands of students risk missing out on loans
Thousands of students risk missing out on university as HELB confirms it lacks funds to issue new loans and scholarships, leaving institutions financially strained.
Kenya newspapers review: Auditor General uncovers 33 non-existent schools paid billions in capitation fraud
The Auditor-General uncovered a fraud scheme where 33 ghost schools received over KSh3.7 billion in capitation funds between the 2020/21 and 2023/24 financial years.
HELB opens 2025/2026 loan and scholarship application for university, TVET students
HELB opened 2025/2026 loan and scholarship applications for university and TVET students after KUCCPS released placement results. Apply before August 31.
HELB announces 80% penalty discount for full loan repayments
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is encouraging loan defaulters to seize the opportunity in June and July and get 80% discount on penalties.
Police to track down HELB defaulters both local, abroad
HELB plans a crackdown on loan defaulters, partnering with police to track graduates locally and abroad. High default rates threaten the fund’s future.
HELB, school feeding programme face budget cuts as Kenyan govt faces KSh 218b deficit
Kenya’s Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and the school feeding programme are facing significant budget cuts as the government grapples with a KSh 218b deficit.
A- student who couldn't afford UoN lands dream opportunity to study at prestigious US university
Thwahir Malafu studies in the US. He had been offered a place at the University of Nairobi, where he was to study Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Chemistry.
HELB interest rate, requirements and penalties today
Discover the latest information on the HELB interest rate in Kenya. Understand how HELB sets and adjusts interest rates for various loans and their penalties.
How to get HELB clearance certificate: all you need to know
Have you been wondering how to get your HELB clearance certificate? Learn how to obtain the crucial document with ease and much more about HELB loans.
HELB - Higher Education Loans Board
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