Helb Stories
If passed, the new Bill would close gaps in the process by ensuring all declarations are verifiable, making it harder for nominees to rely on unverifi...
Currently, at least 708,000 students are enrolled in Kenyan universities, and over 100,000 graduated this year.
Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi termed the premature closure of the portal as ill-timed, saying it has disadvantaged learners who had only recently acq...
Several students had reported delays in receiving their loans, which risked preventing them from registering for classes or sitting exams.
The survival plans, anchored on numbers and increased government support, are designed to ensure universities continue to operate effectively despite...
HELB confirmed that first-time applicants now have until September 14 to apply. Continuing students, meanwhile, have until September 7, extended from...
The Universities Fund and HELB have already disbursed funds to 802,159 university and TVET students nationwide, with upkeep funds being sent directly...
This comes even as most students reported that they have not received Helb funds released by the Ministry of Education on Tuesday, leaving many strugg...
First-year students who reported to campuses on Monday, August 18, 2025, expressed confusion after many were unsure how much to pay following the gove...
Some students reported being asked to make upfront payments of up to Sh50,000 before admission, even as many await disbursement of loans from the High...
Semester fees for students will now range from a minimum contribution of Sh5,814 to a maximum of Sh75,000, depending on the student’s level of need an...
Applicants need an admission letter from a recognised Kenyan university or training institution. They must submit certified copies of their three late...
CS Ogamba said the reduction, introduced under the student-centred funding model, is a deliberate approach to raise numbers and create sustainable fun...
The waiver applies only to those who pay their full arrears at once through the HELB portal, mobile app, or USSD code *642#.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the move is aimed at ensuring that all eligible students receive financial support and that no on...
The system allows for gradual certification, enabling students to enter or return to the job market as they progress through their training.
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s report attributes the flaws to poor coordination between government agencies and a failure to integrate the funding m...
KUCCPS urged those successfully placed to follow all admission instructions provided through the portal to ensure a smooth enrollment process.
In an interview on Thursday, Ethuro claimed HELB is financially healthy, dismissing reports of a funding crisis. But in a separate appearance before M...
Appearing before the committee during an oversight visit to the agency’s headquarters in Nairobi, UF acting CEO Edwin Wanyonyi revealed that the agenc...
The recovery follows a joint effort with Civil Registration Services, which enabled more efficient verification of death records.
HELB said applicants who registered using their KCSE index number must now revise their account details by adding their national ID number and first n...
HELB argues that the current budget barely supports university and TVET students, and that including additional beneficiaries would require new fundin...
In the notice, HELB emphasised inclusivity by reiterating the urgency and commitment to supporting students from all backgrounds.
The failure to release the remaining funds has disrupted learning and forced institutions to operate under tight financial strain, despite continuing...
Student leaders expressed concern that the tuition fee hikes are already disrupting learning and pushing thousands of students to the brink of droppin...
President William Ruto urged parents to insist on paying fees digitally, hailing schools that have adopted the platform as champions of accountability...
According to KMTC Chief Executive Officer, Dr Kelly Oluoch, the HELB portal is now open for applications and urged eligible students to apply before t...
According to HELB CEO Geoffrey Monari, accountants top the list of non-payment, with only 11 per cent of the active ones repaying their loans. Out of...
Helb CEO Geoffrey Monari warned that the Sh35 billion in defaults could have been enough to fund at least 289,000 university and college students for...
