University examinations can be stressful, especially when students have several units to revise, assignments to complete, and limited time before exams begin. For many Kenyan university students, commonly known as comrades, examination season brings sleepless nights,...
University life in Kenya can be financially challenging. Between paying rent, buying food, purchasing academic materials, covering transport costs, and managing personal expenses, many comrades find that their upkeep money runs out before the semester ends. While some...
Electricity is an essential part of everyday life in Kenya. Households, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other institutions depend on reliable electricity for lighting, communication, refrigeration, cooking, entertainment, and economic activities. One of the most...
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a government-funded program that supports higher education in Kenya. Through the HELB loan program, eligible students can receive financial assistance to help pay for tuition, accommodation, and other necessary academic...
A CRB (Credit Reference Bureau) in Kenya is a company licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya to collect, store, and share information about how individuals and businesses borrow and repay loans. These bureaus receive credit records from banks, SACCOs, microfinance...
If you are a continuing student who has previously received a HELB loan, the portal is open for subsequent applications. You are required to submit a subsequent loan application for the 2026/2027 academic year to continue benefiting from this support. Unlike...
