HELB scholarships Stories

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 turmoil deepens as Chairperson Ekwee Ethuro, CEO Geoffrey Monari clash over Sh12.9 billion shortfall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 18, 2025

In an interview on Thursday, Ethuro claimed HELB is financially healthy, dismissing reports of a funding crisis. But in a separate appearance before M...

HELB writes off Sh347 million after identifying over 2,600 deceased loan defaulters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The recovery follows a joint effort with Civil Registration Services, which enabled more efficient verification of death records.

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 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.

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.

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...

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