Despite President William Ruto's assurance that Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) funds would be disbursed by last Friday, thousands of university students are still waiting - frustrated, desperate, and struggling to make ends meet.
While a lucky few have received their loans, the majority remain in limbo, grappling with financial uncertainty.
For many, the delay is more than just an inconvenience - it's a crisis affecting their ability to pay rent, buy food, and stay in class. In a public statement made during his tour of Nairobi last week, the President promised that all necessary government procedures had been completed to ensure the funds would reach students' accounts by the end of the week. "I have instructed the Head of Public Service to ensure that the money reaches the students' accounts by Friday so that everyone can have their resources," Ruto said. Their accounts He also warned that he would personally hold officials accountable if the funds were not disbursed as promised.
However, despite the assurance, many students have reported that they still have not received the much-needed funds in their accounts. At the University of Nairobi, student leader Rocha Madzao expressed frustration over the continued delays saying it has exerted financial strain on many students. "There is partial disbursement of the Helb funds.
