Helb Stories
Kenya Association of Private Universities warns that the financial strain is affecting the operations of private universities, which are struggling to...
The CS confirmed the release and noted that each student will receive between Sh40,000 and Sh60,000.
Learners from Egerton University and the University of Nairobi stormed Helb’s headquarters at Anniversary Towers in Nairobi, decrying the delay.
The delay stems from the disruption caused to the 2024/2025 academic calendar by lecturer strikes last year, which led to an extended first semester a...
Nyakang'o urged counties to ensure compliance with these legal provisions to promote prudent use of public funds.
While the government has pledged to refine the system, trust among students, parents, and stakeholders remains low.
The gap has enabled universities to inflate enrollment figures, leading to government funds being directed to students who have either dropped out or...
Oduor noted that the model avoids a uniform funding approach that provides equal support to all students.
Another problem is the reform's lack of clear methods for financing capital projects and the expansion of university infrastructure.
The MPs argued that merging the funds would address inefficiencies and reduce corruption risks present in the current fragmented system.
The scholarships offer Sh200,000 for Master’s programmes and Sh450,000 for PhD programmes.
The Helb allocation for the Financial Year 2024-2025 was reduced by Sh710 million, while the Universities Fund was cut by Sh2.6 billion.
Helb has suffered the most significant drop, with its budget reduced by Sh3.2 billion from the initial allocation of Sh35.9 billion.
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced the new date in a statement on Monday, citing the Eid ul-Adha celebration.
The Loans Board noted that it will offer an 80 per cent penalty waiver for beneficiaries with accrued penalties who pay their loans in one lump sum.
Universities and funding agencies have also been urged to immediately embark on sensitisation of students, parents/guardians, and stakeholders on the...
Treasury aims to allocate Sh33.3 billion to HELB, which is Sh3.7 billion from the initial amount.
The Kenyan government has released Sh14.4 billion to cover scholarships and loans for first-year university students under the new Higher Education Lo...
Students have been advised to ensure that their bank details, as provided in the loan application, are correct and up to date.
