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Government releases Sh2.7 billion HELB funds

Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu. [File, Standard]

The National Treasury on Friday, February 3 released Sh2.7 billion to benefit the beneficiaries of the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Machogu said in a press statement that the funds will be used by some 180,000 students in public and private universities to offset tuition fees ahead of end of semester examinations.

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