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September 20, 2026
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Lobby Group Raises Alarm Over HELB Delays

Lobby Group Raises Alarm Over HELB Delays

The demands come amid confusion among first-year students following the government's proposal for free university funding from September 2026...

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The Elimu Bora Working Group is urging the Ministry of Education to expedite the release of funds from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and the Universities Fund to first-year students facing uncertainty regarding financing.

  • The group demands immediate disbursement of funds and interim support for students' basic needs.
  • This call comes amidst confusion over the new Tertiary Education, Placement and Funding Bill, 2026, proposed by President William Ruto.
  • Students admitted in September are currently being funded under the existing model, with a transition to the new system expected after the Bill's parliamentary approval.

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