HELB portal Stories

Universities directed to update student portals amid frustration over HELB delays

Lucy Mumbi | Aug 20, 2025

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...

HELB disburses Sh9.46 billion to over 309,000 university students, easing fee confusion

Lucy Mumbi | Aug 19, 2025

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...

HELB loans awarded to 136,000 first-time university students as government caps fees

Rachael Mutabasi | Aug 15, 2025

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...

HELB disbursements to begin August 15 after Sh5 billion funding boost

Maureen Kinyanjui | Aug 01, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the move is aimed at ensuring that all eligible students receive financial support and that no on...

HELB tightens portal rules, orders minor applicants to update national ID details

Maureen Kinyanjui | Jul 12, 2025

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 resumes disbursements to KMTC students after Treasury releases Sh500 million

Lucy Mumbi | Jun 18, 2025

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...