HELB Act 1995

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HELB Act 1995

HELB Act 1995 – Details:

The HELB Act 1995

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a statutory body established in July 1995 by an Act of Parliament ‘Higher Education Loans Board Act’ Cap 213A. It is a state corporation in the Ministry of Education.

Also, the Board is domiciled and operates within the republic of Kenya. It is governed by Board of Directors and headed by the Chief Executive Officer and Board Secretary who is responsible for general policy and strategic direction of the Board and the Secretary to the Board of Directors.

Our Vision

Universal financing for Kenyans pursuing Higher Education

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Our Mission

To provide sustainable finance to Kenyans pursuing Higher Education through mobilization & prudent management of resources

History

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is a statutory body established in July 1995 by an Act of Parliament ‘Higher Education Loans Board Act’ Cap 213A. It is a state corporation in the Ministry of Education. The Board is domiciled and operates within the republic of Kenya. It is governed by Board of Directors and headed by the Chief Executive Officer and Board Secretary who is responsible for general policy and strategic direction of the Board and the Secretary to the Board of Directors.

Leadership

At HELB, the Board of Directors and Senior Management are committed to the highest standards of Corporate Governance and business ethics. We consider this to be critical to business integrity and to maintaining stakeholders trust. We foster a culture that values and rewards the highest ethical standards and personal and corporate integrity.

Read Also:

1.HELB online application

2.HELB portal registration

 

Send all HELB Loan enquiries to any of the following contact details below and you will be responded to as soon as possible:

Contacts

Head Office

  • Anniversary Towers, 19th Floor
  • P.O Box 69489-00400
  • Nairobi, Kenya

Student Service Centre

  • Mezzanine One (M1) Floor Anniversary Towers
  • Operating Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm
  • Service Offered: Loan Disbursement Enquiries

Customer Experience Centre.

  • Ground Floor, Anniversary Towers
  • Operating Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm
  • Service Offered: Loan Repayment, Compliance & Clearance and HELB Jielimishe Loan Enquiries.

Contact Centre

  • 0711052000
  • contactcentre@helb.co.ke
  • Operating Hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm

The HELB services are now accessible country wide in Huduma Centres

HELB Is Physically Present At:

  • Nairobi-GPO,
  • Machakos
  • Mombasa
  • Nakuru
  • Eldoret
  • Nakuru
  • Kisumu
  • Kakamega
  • Kisii
  • Nyeri
  • Embu
  • Kitui
  • Bungoma
  • Lodwar
  • Meru
  • Thika
  • Kitale
  • Kericho
  • Nandi
  • Murang’a
  • Garissa
  • Narok
  • Migori
  • Chuka
  • Kilifi
  • Taita Taveta
  • West Pokot,
  • Bomet

HELB Select Services Available Through Cybercafes At The Following Huduma Centres:

  • City Square
  • Makadara
  • Kibera
  • Eastleigh
  • Baringo
  • Tana River
  • Busia
  • Elgeyo Marakwet
  • Homa Bay
  • Isiolo
  • Kajiado,
  • Vihiga
  • Kirinyaga
  • Kwale
  • Laikipia
  • Lamu
  • Mandera
  • Wajir
  • Marsabit
  • Nyamira
  • Nyandarua
  • Samburu
  • Siaya

The HELB MPESA Wallet Guide.

The HELB loan mobile payment option is currently available on Mpesa, below is the procedure on how you can access and withdraw the funds from HELB Mini App.

  1. Download the MPESA App from Google App Playstore or Apple App Store or Huawei App gallery.
  2. Register on the MPESA App using your MPESA registered phone number, and make sure you are using data bundles from Safaricom.
  3. Login and go to the home page, then Categories, and to the Education tab.
  4. Select HELB from Education tab.
  5. Register on the HELB Mini app.
  6. Sign in using your MPESA registered phone number, and you will receive a verification code via SMS for login.
  7. Once you log in, kindly click on the home page tab to withdraw your funds to your MPESA using the withdraw button on the page.

Should you require further support, please email us on ContactCentre@helb.co.ke or call us on 0711052000

How to Repay loans using the HELB Mobile Wallet

Mobile Payment Services: M-PESA

Using M-PESA (Safaricom) Money Transfer:

  • Select pay bill option
  • Enter HELB business number as 200800
  • Enter your national ID number as your account number
  • Then Enter amount you want to pay
  • Enter your secret PIN number
  • Confirm transaction and send

Note: The transaction reflects in your statement immediately after the transaction.

Using M-PESA (Safaricom) Money Transfer for Employers

  • Upload the remittance schedule
  • Generate the E-Slip
  • Go to the M-PESA menu and click on Lipa na M-PESA, then Paybill
  • Enter 200800 as the business number
  • For the account details, enter the generated E-Slip number as the account number
  • Enter your PIN number
  • You will receive a confirmation message for payment

Note: The transaction will reflect in the employer statement and posted to individual loanee statements.