Universities Told to Admit First-Years as Students Await HELB Funds

Author: kenyans.co.kePublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Kenya

PoliticsBusiness & Economy

Universities Told to Admit First-Years as Students Await HELB Funds

The Ministry of Education has urged students to wait for the disbursement of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) loans due to delays in processing the funds. Beatrice Inyangala, Principal Secretary for Higher Education, confirmed that the funds will soon be available. Universities are also instructed to admit first-year students while the government finalizes a new higher education funding system.

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