Lawmakers cast doubt on Barchok's Helb loans deal
County has been channelling funds to the agency despite lacking an approved budget.
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County has been channelling funds to the agency despite lacking an approved budget.
State opposes change to Helb loans terms
Helb has been sued over a new requirement for those seeking scholarships for master’s and doctorate courses.
Helb fights Parliament bid to cut interest rates on loans Thursday March 11 2021 By LYNET IGADWAH Summary The Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) has opposed a bid in Parliament to cut interest rates on students’ loans by one percentage points, fearing loss of Sh693 million The Board’s chief executive Charles Ringera told Parliament Wednesday the shortfall will force Helb to trim the number of students it offers loans by 18,730, hurting learners quest to achieve higher education. Under proposed changes to the Helb Act, interest on the loans will fall to three per cent from the current fou...