The Kenyan government has announced that the first disbursement of HELB loans for first-year students will begin on August 15, coinciding with university openings. This follows a significant increase in the allocation for the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), aiming to address previous funding shortfalls and ensure students can access higher education.

• The allocation for HELB will rise from Ksh36 billion to Ksh41 billion.
• Education CS Julius Ogamba confirmed the phased release of funds.
• Ksh13 billion is allocated for tuition, and Ksh16.9 billion for scholarships via the Universities Fund, benefiting an estimated 201,695 first-year university students and over 237,000 TVET trainees.

The Kenyan government has announced a major reduction in fees for all public university programmes under a student-centred funding model, aimed at providing financial relief to thousands of students.

• New fees will take effect from September 1, 2025, applying to both new and continuing students.
• The directive was issued by Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala.
• This decision follows extensive consultations with the public and higher education stakeholders due to concerns over rising university education costs.

The Kenyan Government has announced a reduction in university fees for all public university academic programmes, effective September 1, 2025. This move aims to ease the financial burden on students and families, ensuring affordable and accessible quality higher education.

• All academic programmes in public universities will see reduced fees.
• Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala, announced the revised fees.
• The changes are based on the Student-Centred Funding Model, combining government scholarships, student loans, and modest family contributions based on need.