HELB scholarships Stories

HELB opens loan and scholarship applications for university, TVET students until August 31
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 02, 2025

In the notice, HELB emphasised inclusivity by reiterating the urgency and commitment to supporting students from all backgrounds.

Sh74 million German scholarship beneficiaries may not exist - Audit report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 25, 2025

The audit also uncovered irregular payments to students who had not yet been admitted to any institution.

Counties can only fund pre-primary and polytechnic education, says CoB Nyakang'o
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nyakang'o urged counties to ensure compliance with these legal provisions to promote prudent use of public funds.

A reform gone wrong: How Ruto’s university funding model failed students in 2024
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

While the government has pledged to refine the system, trust among students, parents, and stakeholders remains low.

Lamu Muslim cleric Tantawy excites faithful with poetic delivery of sermons in mosques
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 04, 2025

He says after the scholar was amazed at how proficient he was in reading and analysing the Quran at his tender age, he decided to give him the name Ta...

Kenya's international membership dues hit Sh7.75 billion in 2024, new report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

All payments are centralised through the National Treasury, with ministries submitting invoices for international obligations.

DCI makes u-turn, fails to withdraw Sh1B Finland education scholarship case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 17, 2024

The DCI had recommended the withdrawal of the case involving Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and county officials Joshua Lelei and Meshack Rono.

Why MPs want HELB, bursaries and scholarships merged into single fund
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2024

The MPs argued that merging the funds would address inefficiencies and reduce corruption risks present in the current fragmented system.

Government waives fees for first-year university students placed by KUCCPS
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 20, 2024

KUCCPS placed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2023 cohort of students in various degree programmes and the information was communi...

Opening of scholarships, loans portal pushed to June 18 over Eid ul-Adha
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 17, 2024

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu announced the new date in a statement on Monday, citing the Eid ul-Adha celebration. 

OPINION: Give full scholarships to the needy in northern Kenya
Mohammed Doyo  |  Jun 01, 2024

While bursaries provide partial financial assistance, they often fall short of addressing the comprehensive needs of students from disadvantaged backg...

NCBA Group records Sh5.3 billion profit after tax in Q1 of 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 23, 2024

The bank's operating income went up by 2.8 per cent to Sh16 billion.

100 Isiolo youths get scholarships to pursue vocational courses
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 16, 2024

Among the courses that the youths will pursue which will take between 6-12 months are tailoring, masonry, welding, plumbing, mechanical and electrical...

NCBA announces Sh12m scholarship for over 100 students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2024

NCBA said the funds will be distributed through various partners to reach beneficiaries countrywide.

Islamic scholar Mufti Menk meets Garissa children who hyped his Kenyan visit
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 03, 2024

He commenced a three-day visit to Kenya on Friday.

14 Turkana students granted full high school scholarships
Paul Aginnah  |  Jan 18, 2024

Additionally, Turkana has launched a Sh534 million scheme aimed at providing more bursaries, scholarships, and loans to cater to bright and needy stud...

Garissa students shortchanged in Elimu program, MP Ummulkheir says
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 23, 2023

Nominated MP Ummulkheir Harun has ignited a firestorm of protest against the distribution of the Ministry of Education's Elimu scholarship program, ac...

Professor Shadrack Gutto, is dead: Fondly remembered as a patriotic revolutionary
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 15, 2023

Renowned Kenyan constitutional law scholar and influential political activist, Professor Shadrack Gutto, breathed his last at 72 in Johannesburg.

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