HELB Sets Two-Week Deadline for University and TVET Students
The notice comes as the government release more funding to HELB...
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The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has extended loan application deadlines for university and TVET students following a directive from Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. This extension aims to ensure all eligible students can apply, building on the recent disbursement of substantial financial aid.
- HELB extended the deadline for first-time applicants to September 14 and for continuing students to September 7.
- The directive by Education CS Julius Ogamba ensures that 802,159 students across universities and TVET institutions benefit.
- A total of Ksh23.16 billion has been disbursed for student financial support, with HELB disbursing Ksh19.06 billion and the Universities Fund providing Ksh4.1 billion in scholarships.
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Education and Legal Bodies Announce Deadlines and Directives - September 2025
Several institutions in the education and legal sectors have issued new deadlines and directives. The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) extended its loan application deadline for university and TVET students following a directive from the Education Cabinet Secretary. The Kenya School of Law (KSL) has announced a 60-day application window, until October 31, 2025, for its Advocates Training Programme for the 2026 academic year. Similarly, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) opened applications for the Senior Counsel rank for the 2025 cycle. Meanwhile, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) issued strict demands to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), warning against political interference in teacher employment and promotions just a week after schools reopened.
