HELB Loans Show Persistent Gender Gap, With Male Students Receiving Larger Share

Male students in Kenya have continued to receive a significantly larger portion of government student loans compared to their female counterparts over the...

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How to Apply and Get HELB Loan: A Guide for Students in 2026

Congratulations for securing your slots at different universities and TVETs in Kenya. In a few years, you will achieve your dreams and we...

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Explainer: Why HELB Semester 2 Column Has Not Updated Yet

Thousands of university and TVET students in Kenya are facing uncertainty as the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has yet to update the...

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HELB Disburses Loans to 136,000 First-Year University Students

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has announced that more than 136,000 first-year students joining universities will benefit from government loans for the...

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HELB Seeks to Enlist Police to Track Defaulters in Controversial Crackdown

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has unveiled plans to collaborate with the police to pursue graduates who have defaulted on their government-issued...

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What to Do if ‘Sim Card Changed’ on HELB

The ‘Sorry, your SIM card has been changed’ error can be frustrating for students receiving upkeep or tuition loans from the Higher Education...

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List of All Paid Batch Numbers by HELB 2024/2025

HELB, the Higher Educàtion Loans Board, is the government body that provides affordable loans, bursaries and scholarships to Kenyans pursuing higher Educàtion at...

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