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Loan confusion hits universities despite Sh27.9 billion disbursement

HELB Chief Executive Officer Dr. Geoffrey Monari during a recent interview in Nairobi.[Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

Confusion has hit universities and technical colleges after some students missed out on Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) allocations, despite government assurances that funding remains intact.

HELB Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Monari on Wednesday, September 17, said the board has disbursed Sh20 billion to universities and Sh7.9 billion to technical institutions under the 2024-2025 cycle.

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