Helb funds delay leaves many in despair despite Ruto's promise

University students camp outside the National Treasury during a peaceful demonstration to push for the release of Helb funds. [File, Standard]

Despite President William Ruto's assurance that Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) funds would be disbursed by last Friday, thousands of university students are still waiting - frustrated, desperate, and struggling to make ends meet.

While a lucky few have received their loans, the majority remain in limbo, grappling with financial uncertainty.