Government to increase allocation to Helb from Sh 7.5 to Sh 15 billion

Deputy President William Ruto talks to a five year old girl identified as Zawadi Kayo after she recited a poem during Mount Kenya University graduation ceremony at the main campus in Thika. On the left is MKU Chairman Simon Gicharu.The DP announced the government will double the funding to Higher Education Loans Board(HELB) from the current Sh 7.5 to Sh 15 billion.PHOTO BY MAICHUHIE.

The Government has promised to double the allocation to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to ensure needy bright students in public and private universities pursue studies.

Speaking on Friday during Mount Kenya University graduation ceremony in Thika, Deputy President William Ruto said the Government will increase the allocation to Helb from the current Sh7.5 billion to Sh15 billion annually.