The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) requires beneficiaries to begin repaying their loans after completing their studies. However, many graduates fail to keep up with repayments, often due to unemployment or financial challenges. If left unpaid, HELB loans can incur a monthly penalty of Ksh 5,000, increasing the amount initially owed. Therefore, as these penalties
Kenyan students studying abroad are able to access services from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) through its online platforms. HELB digital systems allow students and loan beneficiaries outside the country to manage their accounts, apply for support, and track repayments without physically visiting its offices. Services available through the student portal include loan application,
Noah Kirwa Maiyo is a veteran Kenyan police officer from Elgeyo Marakwet with a career spanning about 30 years in presidential protection and VIP security operations. He is a senior Assistant Inspector General of Police who most recently served as the Commandant of the Presidential Escort Unit (PEU), a police unit responsible for the security