HELB Disburses Ksh1.56 Billion to 65,000 Students After Ruto’s Directive

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has disbursed Ksh1.56 billion to students and trainees across various institutions in Kenya for tuition and upkeep.

The disbursement follows President William Ruto’s directive to expedite financial aid to thousands of students, as confirmed by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos.

More than 65,000 students from different institutions are set to receive the funds in their accounts, providing much-needed financial relief.

Ogamba confirmed that the beneficiary students and trainees have been notified of the disbursements through HELB’s official communication channels and advised them to check their HELB portals.