HELB - Higher Education Loans Board
Bill Barring Employers from Demanding HELB, KRA Clearance from Job Seekers Signed into Law
Uhuru Kenyatta assented to a bill that stops employers from demanding clearance certificates from Kenyan employment seekers. The law is in effect immediately.
HELB Announces 100% Penalty Waiver for Loan Beneficiaries Until April 2022: "Kamilisha Malipo"
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) in a bid to encourage loanees from clearing their loans, has announced a 100% penalty waiver effective March 1, 2022.
Gov't Warns Undisciplined High School Students Will Miss Placement in Public Colleges, Universities
Principle Secretary University Education and Research Simon Nabukwesi said students involved in acts of indiscipline will miss placement in public college.
Raila Odinga Promises to Convert HELB Loan into Grant if Elected President
ODM party leader Raila Odinga has promised to convert Higher Education Loans Board into grant if he is elected the fifth president in the 2022 General Election.
47 University Students Lied Their Parents Were Dead to Get Loans
Uganda's Higher Education Students Financing Board has cancelled loans for 47 university students after it emerged that they lied that their parents were dead.
Bill to Stop Employers from Demanding HELB, KRA Clearance from Job Seekers Moves to Second Stage
Jubilee Party nominated MP Gideon Keter has sponsored a bill that seeks to stop employers from demanding clearance certificates from Kenyan employment seekers.
MPs Reject Bill to Lower HELB Interest to 3%, Increase Grace Period to 5 Years
MPs have rejected the HEBL Bill, 2020 that proposed changes to the higher education law aiming to reduce student loans' interest and increase the grace period.
HELB Crisis: Government Agency Says Over 95k Students Will Miss Loans Due to Budget Cut
HELB chief executive officer Charles Ringera revealed the Board's budget was slashed to KSh 2.2 billion from the KSh 15.5 billion it had presented to Treasury.
Politicians, other adults graduate with degrees based on talent, life and work experience
Several politicians and senior government officials graduated from reputable and recognised international universities on December 4, 2020, based on talents.
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