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HELB has opened KMTC loan applications for Certificate and Diploma students, giving thousands access to government-backed education financing for 2026/2027.
Ruto’s government plans to move university funding from the national budget to a market-based model, reshaping how students’ education is financed.
Kenya plans to overhaul tertiary funding, prioritising students’ career choices and programme costs while reducing the influence of parents’ financial status.
More than 159,000 first-year students have applied for government scholarships and HELB loans, exposing soaring demand for affordable university education.
HELB has rejected claims of 12% student loan interest and Ksh4.2 million debts, insisting current undergraduate loans remain at 4%.
HELB has opened applications for 2026/27 postgraduate scholarships, offering eligible Master's and PhD students funding of up to Ksh450,000.
President William Ruto has defended his 100% university funding plan, insisting education is Kenya's greatest investment despite growing financing concerns.
HELB has directed students who applied as minors to update National ID details through existing HEF accounts instead of creating new profiles.
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.
Students placed by KUCCPS can now apply online for government scholarships, tuition loans and upkeep support before the September 2026 intake.
Students should promptly confirm their placements, download admission details, and apply for scholarships and HELB funding before announced deadlines.
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HELB applicants can now track loan application progress through the online portal, *642#, and mobile app without visiting HELB offices.
KUPPET warns schools could send students home as a Ksh6,000 capitation shortfall threatens operations, essential services and final-term learning.
Canada’s new financial requirements will force international students to prove they can cover higher living costs before receiving study permits.
HELB says students who exceed their official course duration may face funding delays but can secure disbursements with institutional confirmation.
KMTC has introduced three specialised healthcare courses in speech therapy and audiology to address emerging skills gaps and strengthen Kenya’s health workforce.
TSC has rejected claims that MPs receive teacher employment letters from State House, insisting recruitment and appointment remain its constitutional mandate.