The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has dismissed claims of a nationwide student loan disbursement, urging students and parents to ignore misleading information circulating online.
In a notice released on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, HELB said a forged letter, allegedly authored by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, falsely claimed that KSh 9.46 billion had been released to over 300,000 students, causing confusion on social media platforms.
“Please note that student upkeep disbursement has been ongoing as institutions reopen. Students are advised to rely only on official HELB communication platforms for accurate and up-to-date information,” the board stated.
The fake notice also claimed that KSh 5.76 billion had been allocated for tuition fees and KSh 3.7 billion for student upkeep – figures that HELB confirmed were entirely false.
Official Updates Only Through HELB Channels
HELB reaffirmed that student upkeep funds are being released as universities resume operations, adding that official HELB channels remain the only reliable source for accurate updates.
The board further urged graduates who have benefited from the loans to repay them promptly, enabling more students to access the scheme in the future.
“Repayment ensures the sustainability of the loan scheme and allows new students to benefit from the funds,” HELB said.
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