The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has assured Kenyan university and TVET students of continued financial support, despite previous concerns about funding shortfalls. CEO Geoffrey Monari stated that the board can meet the capitation needs of all students, countering fears of financial collapse.

• HELB has already disbursed Ksh.26.1 billion to university students and Ksh.7.9 billion to TVET trainees in the 2024/2025 cycle.
• CEO Geoffrey Monari said HELB is "on track" and expects supplementary estimates to cover any shortfalls.
• Students like Isaac Muhia and Antony Okeyo still face delays and uncertainty regarding loan disbursements and fee payments, threatening their ability to attend classes and sit exams.
• Only about 67% of past loan recipients are faithfully repaying their loans, with 33% defaulting, prompting Monari to urge repayment.
• HELB is exploring issuing a social bond to strengthen sustainability and has eliminated banding in loan allocations as part of recent reforms.