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May 7, 2026
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Treasury Unveils New HELB Allocation & Scholarships for Students

Treasury Unveils New HELB Allocation & Scholarships for Students

The new allocations come amid growing demand for university and college funding, with students previously raising concerns over delayed HELB disbursements...

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The National Treasury has unveiled substantial funding for higher education in the 2026/27 budget, significantly increasing support for students. This allocation aims to bolster access to university and technical training programs across Kenya.

  • Ksh56.7 billion has been allocated to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), a notable increase from the previous fiscal year.
  • The National Treasury, led by Treasury CS John Mbadi, is overseeing these significant allocations.
  • Education is the largest funded sector in the budget at Ksh668.3 billion, demonstrating the government's commitment to the sector and supporting the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

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