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MPs among Helb defaulters, says Charles Ringera

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Graduands during the 10th graduation ceremony at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology at Bondo main campus in Siaya county on March 3, 2023. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Elected leaders contribute a big chunk of defaulters to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) crippling its operations and killing many student's careers.

HELB chief executive Charles Ringera told MPs that the Fund is struggling to collect money from honourable legislators, making it difficult for other needy students to advance their studies.

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