HELB Opens Ksh600,000 Jielimishe Loan Applications for Salaried Kenyans
HELB has opened applications for the 2026/27 Jielimishe Loan, offering salaried learners up to Ksh600,000 for higher education studies.
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HELB has opened applications for the 2026/27 Jielimishe Loan, offering salaried learners up to Ksh600,000 for higher education studies.
HELB has opened applications for 2026/27 postgraduate scholarships, offering eligible Master's and PhD students funding of up to Ksh450,000.
HELB has directed students who applied as minors to update National ID details through existing HEF accounts instead of creating new profiles.
Faith Odhiambo has questioned Ruto's free university plan, demanding transparent financing, legal safeguards and clear implementation before Parliament approves reforms.
Kenya plans to merge HELB, Universities Fund and TVET Fund into TEFA, creating a single agency to finance tertiary education nationwide.
President William Ruto has announced full government funding for all students admitted to universities and colleges, replacing Kenya's needs-based higher education financing model.
HELB plans to partner with KRA to recover unpaid student loans from informal sector borrowers using advanced data-driven enforcement systems.
HELB has warned the public against fraudsters issuing fake clearance certificates and urged applicants to use only official application platforms.
Students placed by KUCCPS can now apply online for government scholarships, tuition loans and upkeep support before the September 2026 intake.
HELB has dismissed a fake KMTC loan application notice and urged students to await official portal opening announcements through verified channels.
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