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September 7, 2026
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HELB Hands Continuing Students Reprieve After Extending Application Deadline

HELB Hands Continuing Students Reprieve After Extending Application Deadline

The move comes as continuing students lament delays in the release of the HELB funds, even as they begin a new academic year...

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The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has extended the application deadline for continuing students to September 21, 2026, due to delays in fund disbursement and issues faced by applicants.

  • The new deadline allows students who missed the original August 31 closing date to apply.
  • This extension was directed by Education CS Julius Ogamba and also applies to first-time applicants.
  • Approximately Ksh22.12 billion has already been disbursed for continuing students' funding.

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