Higher Education Loans Board Stories

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...

The opportunity is also open to students who either missed the initial application or were unsuccessful in their first attempt, allowing them to submi...

HELB has processed over 109,000 funding requests from new students that had been delayed due to a High Court ruling in December 2024, which temporaril...

According to the KMTC CEO, the lack of funding placed a significant burden on students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

HELB has periodically introduced such waivers to encourage loan repayment among former beneficiaries who have struggled to meet their financial obliga...

Monari takes over from Charles Ringera, whose decade-long tenure ended in December last year.

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.

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.

Machogu said lack of funds poses a serious threat to the quality of education, particularly for students with severe disabilities