Scholarships
HELB Explains How Students Can Track Loan Applications Online
HELB applicants can now track loan application progress through the online portal, *642#, and mobile app without visiting HELB offices.
Archive
Search
Find exam updates, scholarship leads, school notices, policy explainers, and practical guides.
Found 31 results for “Higher Education Loans Board”
Scholarships
HELB Explains Why Some Students Under Old Funding Model Are Missing 2026/27 Disbursements
HELB says students who exceed their official course duration may face funding delays but can secure disbursements with institutional confirmation.
Scholarships
HELB Sets Ksh1,500 Minimum Monthly Payment for Loan Borrowers
HELB says borrowers repaying student loans in instalments can pay a minimum Ksh1,500 monthly, offering flexibility while encouraging consistent debt repayment.
Scholarships
HELB Opens Loan Applications for KMTC Certificate and Diploma Students - How to Apply
HELB has opened KMTC loan applications for Certificate and Diploma students, giving thousands access to government-backed education financing for 2026/2027.
Universities
University Students Face Uncertainty as Government Delays Fee Guidelines
First-year university students face uncertainty as institutions await government fee guidelines and clarity on the new higher education funding model.
Scholarships
Govt Shifts University Funding From Budget to Market-Based Model as TEFA Takes Shape
Ruto’s government plans to move university funding from the national budget to a market-based model, reshaping how students’ education is financed.
Scholarships
HELB Opens Ksh500,000 Training Loans for Civil Servants at 4% Interest
HELB has opened Ksh500,000 education loans for civil servants at 4% interest, offering affordable financing for postgraduate and professional studies.
Scholarships
HELB Loan Applicants Face ID Verification Hurdles as Parents Demand Digital Solution
Parents are demanding digital ID verification after first-year students faced hurdles completing HELB applications despite holding valid government-issued National Identity cards.
Scholarships
HELB Announces 80% Waiver on Penalties as 380,000 Borrowers Face Ksh42 Billion Debt
HELB has offered an 80% penalty waiver to borrowers who fully clear their loans as student debt and defaults continue rising.
Scholarships
HELB Rejects Ksh4.2 Million Student Debt Claims, Clarifies 12% Interest Rate
HELB has rejected claims of 12% student loan interest and Ksh4.2 million debts, insisting current undergraduate loans remain at 4%.
Scholarships
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.
Universities
Open University Opens Ksh5,000 Courses as Universities Roll Out Fully Funded Scholarships
Open University has launched affordable courses as public universities simultaneously unveil fully funded STEM postgraduate scholarships for qualified Kenyan students.
Recent
Latest articles
Scholarships
HELB Explains How Students Can Track Loan Applications Online
HELB applicants can now track loan application progress through the online portal, *642#, and mobile app without visiting HELB offices.
Schools
KUPPET Warns Ksh6,000 School Capitation Gap Could Force Students Home
KUPPET warns schools could send students home as a Ksh6,000 capitation shortfall threatens operations, essential services and final-term learning.
Scholarships
Canada Raises Financial Proof Requirement for International Students From September 1
Canada’s new financial requirements will force international students to prove they can cover higher living costs before receiving study permits.
Scholarships
HELB Explains Why Some Students Under Old Funding Model Are Missing 2026/27 Disbursements
HELB says students who exceed their official course duration may face funding delays but can secure disbursements with institutional confirmation.
Careers
KMTC Expands Healthcare Training With Three New Specialised Courses
KMTC has introduced three specialised healthcare courses in speech therapy and audiology to address emerging skills gaps and strengthen Kenya’s health workforce.
Teachers
TSC Rejects Wetang’ula Claims MPs Receive Teacher Jobs at State House
TSC has rejected claims that MPs receive teacher employment letters from State House, insisting recruitment and appointment remain its constitutional mandate.