The National Super Alliance, NASA, has cracked the whip on 16 Members of parliament who defied the coalition’s position in the National assembly to support President Uhuru Kenyatta’s memorandum on the finance bill of 2018 that has since been signed into law. In a letter to national assembly speaker, Hon. Justin Muturi, minority whip Junet Mohammed has removed Hon. Opiyo Wandayi from the Agriculture and Livestock committee. Also de-whipped is Hon. TJ Kwajwang who has been removed from the constitution and oversight committee, Justus Kizito from the National security committee. Others facing removal are: Gideon Mulyungi from the Public investments committee, Tindo Mwale from the Public investments committee, Christopher Asike from the Budget and appropriations committee.
Abdulswamad Shariff, Catherine Wabilyanga and Mohamed Lokiro have been axed from the Delegated Legislations, Services & Facilities and the National Cohesion committees, respectively. Also axed are Bunyasi Sakwa (Public accounts), Charles Mose (Delegated Legislations), Silvance Osoro (Defence and Foreign relations) and James Mukwe (Constituency Development Fund).
To complete the long list are: Makali Mulu who loses the Selection committee slot, Alfred Sambu who has been removed from the Finance and National planning committee and Ferdinand Wanyonyi who will no longer sit in the Trade, Industry and Cooperatives committee. The axed Legislators vehemently refused to endorse president Uhuru’s VAT amendments but which were controversially passed in parliament, few weeks ago. The latest move could bring more trouble at the NASA coalition with a section of Legislatures warming up towards the deputy president’s 2022 presidential bid.
It is emerging out that the Speaker of the Senate, Hon. Kenneth Lusaka, has cleared five Senators to watch the FIVB Women’s World Volleyball championship that kicks off on Saturday, in Japan.
The five Senators: Christophet Lagat(Bomet), Irungu Kang’ata(Murang’a) and nominated Senators: Christine Zawadi, Beatrice Kwamboka and Victor Prengei.
File Photo- Kenyan Senate
Kenya’s Malkia Stikers are participating at this year’s championship, alongside compatriots, Cameroon.
The five Senators will each pocket a whooping Kshs. 1.2 Million for the two weeks. This is in accordance with the Parliamentary’s Service Commission rates where members are paid Kshs. 100,000 while on international trips. Their air tickets costs will also be footed by the ex chequer.
Surprisingly, the Kenyan players who are participating in championship were each paid Sh80,000 for the three weeks they will be in Tokyo. This means each player will get a per diem of just Ksh. 3,800.
The latest development comes after the Speaker to the National Assembly, Justin Muturi, turned down a request by 10 Legislators to also fly to Tokyo, Japan, to witness the games.
🏐Kenya’s Malkia Strikers schedule of matches🏐
1. Kazakhstan vs Kenya – 29/9/2018
2. Kenya vs Serbia 30/9/2018
3. Puerto Rico vs Kenya 1/10/2018
4. Kenya vs Brazil 3/10/2018
5. Domican Republica vs Kenya 4/10/2018
The Ulefone POWER 5, is a ‘beast’ smart phone. This phone is one of a kind since it has one of the largest battery capacities at 13000mAh; it cant get better than this.
Why this is the most preferable and stylish smart phone:
The Ulefone POWER 5 rocks one of the strongest batteries at 13,000mAh. On a single charge, this battery can last upto 10 days of continued use and over 30 days on standby. With its flash wireless charging technology, the Phone takes about 2 hours to fully charge its battery. What a beauty!
The phone has a large storage capacity; 6GB RAM (Random access Memory) and 64GB ROM (Read Only Memory)
Another feature that makes this phone to be a darling to many is its powerful Sony IMX230 21 MP & 5 MP Dual Back Camera + 8 MP (SW 13 MP) & 5 MP Dual Front Camera. With this camera, you are assured of high quality images at all times.
This beast has enhanced security with its facial and finger print technology.
Key Features
6.0 Inch Corning Gorilla Glass 4 18:9 FHD+ In-cell Full Screen
Helio P23 MTK6763 2.0GHz Octa Core
Support Touch ID
Support Face ID
6GB RAM + 64GB ROM
21 MP & 5 MP Dual Back Camera + 8 MP & 5 MP Dual Front Camera
– 6.0 Inch Corning Gorilla Glass 4 18:9 FHD+ In-cell Full Screen, 2160*1080 Pixel
– Helio P23 MTK6763 2.0GHz Octa Core
– Support Touch ID
– Support Face ID
– 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, Support 256GB TF Card Expansion
– Sony IMX230 21 MP & 5 MP Dual Back Camera + 8 MP (SW 13 MP) & 5 MP Dual Front Camera
– Android 8.1 System
– 13000mAh Battery, Support 5V 5A Quick Charge
– Dual SIM: NANO SIM + NANO SIM / TF Card (Another SIM Slot Can Be Used in Combination with a NANO SIM Card or a TF Card)
– Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, WCDMA 900/2100MHz, FDD-LTE B1/B3/B7/B8/B20, Support 2G & 3G & 4G LTE Network
Photo shot for the Ulefone POWER 5 Smart phone:
Get the Phone at online shopping stores like Jumuia at price tag of Kshs. 29,000 to Kshs. 33,000 only!
The Kenya National Union of Teachers, KNUT, has given a presserv on the retreat meeting the KNUT and the Teachers Service Commission, TSC, held at Sawela Lodges. The giant teacher’s union will again meet the TSC in the next two weeks to iron out the contentious issues:
Promotion of teachers upon attainment of higher qualifications
Over a dozen of the current elected leaders are facing various charges at the Kenyan law courts. We sample some, here:
Okoth Obado- The second term Migori County governor is facing murder charges at the high court. The governor is implicated in the awful killing of Rongo University student, Sharon Otieno, with whom he had an intimate relationship. He was released, on 25/10/2018, after paying a cash bail of KSh. 5 million with 2 sureties of similar amount. Read full details, here:Governor Obado free at last
Migori Governor, Hon. Okoth Obado.
Ayub Savula-The Lugari Constituency Legislator was arrested on Friday, last week, and is to be presented to court this morning. He is facing charges of fraudulently obtaining Kshs 122 million, together with other accomplices, from the Government Advertising Agency, GAA. Read full details here:Lugari MP, Hon. Savula, arrested and The DPP’s statement on arrest of Savula and corruption at the GAA
Lugari MP, Hon. Ayub Savula
John Waluke-The Sirisia Constituency Member of Parliament is facing charges for fraudulently acquiring public property through his company, Erad supplies.
Hon. John Waluke- Sirisia MP
Alfred Keter- The fiery Nandi Hills Constituency Legislator was, in February 2018, charged with forgery of treasury bills valued at Kshs. 633 million.
Hon. Alfred Keter- Nandi Hills MP
George Aladwa (Makadara MP)- Faces incitement charges. He incited the public in 2017, before the General elections.
Hon George Aladwa- Makadara MP
Babu owino(Ebakasi MP)- The vibrant first time ODM Legislator is facing assault charges.
Hon Babu Owino- Embakasi MP
T.J Kajwang (Ruaraka Legislator)- Faces treason charges for unlawfully administering an oath to Hon. Raila Odinga after the protracted 2017 General elections.
Hon. TJ Kajwang- Ruaraka MP
Chachu Ganya (North Horr) and Ali Rasso (Saku MP)- Arrested for incitement that led to the current inter- Clan clashes between the Borana and Gabra communities that has claimed over a dozen lives.
James Gakuya (Embakasi North Law Maker)- Arrested in August, 2018, for falsely acquiring about Kshs. 40 million from the Constituency Development Fund, CDF.
United States, US, first lady, Melania Trump is set to visit Africa in October, 2018. Making the announcement on Wednesday, 26 September, Melania said that she will visit Kenya, Ghana, Malawi and Egypt. This is Melania’s major first international solo visit aimed at promoting Education and Children’s welfare.
Melania Trump, US first lady
“In October I will mark the first day of my solo visit t four beautiful and very different countries in Africa: Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt,” the 48 year old American first lady said. This announcement was made during a reception party to welcome spouses of visiting heads of states and other foreign delegations on the sidelines of the United Nations, UN, General Assembly. “Am so proud of the work this administration is doing through the USAID and others, and look forward for the opportunity to take the message of my ‘Be Best’ campaign to many of the countries and children throughout Africa,” she added.
Melania, a mother of one, has in the past traveled to Canada, alone, and joined president Donald Trump on several over sees trips. Mr. Donald Trump, the US president, is yet to step feet in Africa since taking over the presidency from Barrack Obama and he spurred controversy at the start of 2018 when he referred to some African States as being “Shithole”.
Donald Trump, US president
Melania’s trip to Africa will focus on good-deed projects and it comes after launching her Signature awareness campaign, early this year, to help Vulnerable children.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations, DCI, Detectives last night arrested 5 abductors, among them a university student and a soldier, within Eastleigh area and rescued 3 victims. The abductors were demanding for Ksh.5,000 release fee (ransom) from each victim. The suspects will be arraigned in court today.
Those arrested are:
Mohamed Sharmake Abdi; a soldier based at the Kahawa Barracks
Mr. Abdikalif Mohammed Noor
Ahmed Abdullahi Abdi (The driver of the vehicle)
Abdi Hamid Mohamed Abdi~Student at the Kenya Methodist University, KeMU, and
The TSC may retire a teacher on grounds of public interest upon considering every available report with regard to the public protests and complaint against the teacher and upon considering that it will be undesirable to retain such a teacher in the teaching service.
An employee whose conduct and behavior may not be conducive for peaceful and effective learning or whose behavior may pose a threat to the well being of learners and fellow teachers may be retired in the Public Interest.
Such a teacher may be retired at any age, provided they are in permanent and pensionable establishment.
DECLARATION OF TEACHER LEAVING THE SERVICE
A complaint or report to warrant the retirement of a teacher on grounds of public interest shall demonstrate that the teacher has engaged in in acts or omissions that contravene public interest and policy.
Dr. Fred Okengo Matiang’i was on 24 November 2015, appointed as the cabinet secretary for Education by President Uhuru Kenyatta, in a cabinet reshuffle. During his tenure at the Education docket, Matiang’i saw the introduction of far reaching radical changes. Some of the changes were unsuccessful but most were successful.
SUCCESSFUL CHANGES & POLICIES INTRODUCED BY MATIANG’I
Radical changes at the Kenya National Examinations Council:
Matiang’i saw the introduction of new changes to safeguard the integrity of National examinations. Some of those changes that have brought sanity at the Council include:
Procurement of additional containers for Storage of examination materials.The CS procured 67 additional containers to secure the exam papers in new Sub Counties and in other vast areas whose terrain called for additional containers. Installation of the containers at the Sub Counties was completed by July 30, 2017.
Free Registration of all Candidates.The government currently pays all the registration fees for all candidates sitting national examinations in KCPE and KCSE.
Centre managers during exams: Deputy head teachers now remain in schools to assist their head teachers who act as centre managers. However, where a school has more than one deputy, only one of the deputies can be in the school at any given time. all school heads are in charge of their examination centres and shall are held personally responsible for the cheating cases reported in their institutions.
Exam areas out of bounds for other teachers. Teachers remain out of the examination area. To limit contact between students and outsiders, and reduce disturbances during examination period, Matiang’i banned all non-academic activities during third term. However, teachers involved in practical subjects stay in school to prepare for the practicals, only when the exam is taking place.
Disbanding KNEC Board.Matiang’i disbanded the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) Board, with the subsequent sacking of nine board members, after it was accused of abetting exam irregularities. Prof. George Magoha was appointed the new Council chairman as Ms. M.G. Karogo was appointed the acting Chief Executive Officer.
Early release of results. In December, Matiang’i caught the country by surprise after releasing the 2016 examination results abruptly without prior notice contrary to the tradition where the marks were announced after the Christmas holiday.
Compressed examination period: the Kenya National Examination Council has since condensed the KCSE calendar to 30 days. while, the KCPE exams calendar has been condensed to 3 days. Marking days have also been greatly reduced.
examination Container in Kenya
2. Rationalization of Schools calendar.
The school calendar was harmonized. Term 1 and 2 to have 14 weeks and 9 weeks for term 3 for forms 1,2 and 3.
3. Restructuring Form One Candidates selection
The CS also introduced a new schedule of Form One candidate selection which starts a week after the release of the results. The candidates also report to their respective schools on January, as opposed to earlier years where the exercise happened in February.
4. Intoduction of NEMIS:
The ministry, from January this year, introduced a unique personal identifier (UPI), which is used to submit enrollment data.
5. Formulation of a new Teachers’ Evaluation method:
The TSC introduced the mandatory performance contract and appraisals. TSC said the Performance Contracting (PC) and Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) will continue to be rolled out
6. Restructuring of university learning
Every university will be expected to prepare and submit to the Commission an annual report in a prescribed format.
CUE will work with universities to convert the school-based courses into quality part-time programmes with sufficient opportunities for research and contact between the learners and their lecturers.
Universities to ensure that class sizes and staff to student ratios are within the allowable limits, as provided for in the Standards and Guidelines.
7. Delocalizarion of schools heads:
Headteachers and principals will not serve in the same school for more than nine years. School heads and deputy schools heads will be required to be holders of a Bachelor of Education degree while principals and deputy principals must possess a Masters degree. Already, the Teachers Service Commission has rolled out the contentious delocalization exercise, with the Kenya National union of Teachers, KNUT, vehemently opposing it.
8. Waiver of school fees and increasing government subsidy to Free Secondary Education and Free Primary education: In the new fees structure, all students in day secondary school are entitled to a Sh22,240 capitation from the government. This is because the government announced it has increased capitation per child by some Sh9,374 per year, bringing to Sh22,244, the total amount the state will now release per child per year in all secondary schools. Read more details here…https://newsblaze.co.ke/public-schools-hit-with-financial-crunch-as-government-delays-release-of-fse-and-fpe-funds/
9. The directive on the painting of school buses.
All school buses have been painted yellow according to the new regulations, introduced by the Cabinet Secretary.
Yellow painted school bus
10. New Textbooks Policy:
Matiang’i saw the implementation of the new textbooks policy where each form one student receives six books on opening day. Under this policy, each Form One student reporting to public schools is supplied with six books on the core subjects of mathematics, English, Kiswahili, biology, chemistry and physics. The government now directly procures the textbooks as opposed to the earlier dispensation where money for the textbooks was wired to schools for them to in turn purchase the books.
CS MATIANG’I; REFORMS THAT NEVER SAW LIGHT OF DAY:
Consolidation of primary and secondary schools’ leadership.
Plans to consolidate leadership of primary and secondary schools that share a compound never took off. According to the plans, only one school head was to manage the two institutions, with two deputies appointed to each wing.
2. Periodic Meetings for teachers in the same subject area:
Additionally, teachers of the same subject area were to be required to hold meetings to improve performance. Subject teachers in an institution would hold meetings on specific days in a week to discuss and find solutions to issues that affect teaching and learning in their subjects. Teachers from different schools within the same locality were also hold formal structured sessions to address performance gaps in subject areas.
This year’s gala that went down at the Safari Park hotel, in Nairobi, last night saw the crowning of the eloquent West Pokot County, Ms. Sarah Pkyach, as the new Miss Tourism Kenya- 2018. Sarah trounced 39 other contestants to win this year’s title. Among the luminaries who graced the event, were: Hon. Ababu Namwamba and CS Eugene Wamalwa. The overall winner was awarded with 1.2M shillings worth of a contract with Miss Tourism Kenya Organization and a chance to represent Kenya on a global stage.
Sarah, now, has three coveted crowns to herself: She is the reigning Miss JKUAT (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology), Miss Tourism West Pokot County and Miss Tourism Kenya. JKUAT was represented by 3 beauties at yesterday’s grand finale: Bridgit Kanini (Miss machakos County), Stella Ageya (Miss Kisumu County) and the winner, Miss Sarah Pkyach (Miss West Pokot County).
Miss Sarah is a third year student at JKUAT pursuing a Bachelors of Science Degree in Bio-statistics in the college of Pure and Applied Sciences (COPAS).
A boy was caught, last week, sitting a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, music examinations on behalf of a boy in Kakamega county. The boy identified as Ambrose Wekesa Tumo, a form three student at Eden Faith High School, was discovered by the Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC, Assessors sitting the Music Practical paper on behalf of a Mukuyu girls’ candidate.
The Assessors, Phoebe Mwaura and Mesea Kennedy, were concerned when they saw the candidate playing the Litungu instrument with prowess, a scenario that raised eyebrows as to if indeed the candidate was a girl. On further investigations, the assessors found out that the candidate was a boy and was sitting the paper on behalf of a Mukuyu Secondary School girl.
The boy was then arrested and taken to Lumakanda police station were the case was reported. The Music Practical examination was being carried out at Lumakanda Boys Centre. Heavy penalty awaits the culprit if found culpable. The boy was dressed in a Mukuyu girls’ uniform, a case of impersonation.
The KCSE exams commenced on Monday 22nd October, 2018, with: French, German, Arabic, Kenya Sign Language and Music practicals.
Kenya’s Rugby 7’s team, Shujaa, over-came Zambia 33-7 in their Main Cup Quarters match of the Africa Men’s Sevens at the Kennel Stadium in Monastir, Tunisia. The match ended few minutes ago. . Catch all the action on KWESE SPORTS.
The Rugby Union, KRU, has appointed a new management team, today:
Head Coach: Paul Murunga
Assistant Coach: Kevin Wambua
Strength and conditioning Coach: Geoffrey Kimani
Physio: Lamech Bogonko
The KRU confirmed the appointment via a presser on their website:
{The Kenya Rugby Union this afternoon unveiled the Kenya Sevens incoming Management Team. This is owing to the fact that the two year contract given to the former management comes to an end on the last day of October 2018.
Paul Murunga comes into the team as the Head Coach and he will be assisted by Kevin Mwema. We caught up with the two and both are excited and humbled to be taking on this new challenge. Murunga was the Shujaa Assistant Coach in 2016 when the team lifted the first ever HSBC Sevens Trophy in Singapore.
“I am very excited, it’s been a journey in terms of coaching and for me this is the ultimate challenge. I’ve been in the set up as the Assistant Coach but now being the Head Coach the focus will be mostly on me. From past experience, I believe I am ready for the new role. I’ll continue putting God first and ensure I am able to work according to his will. I am sure we shall have a good season as we build up a very strong side that will continue raising the flag high”
Incoming Assistant Coach Kevin Mwema is also very delighted to be appointed for this position. “ I am extremely humbled to have been considered for this job. The previous coached have done a fantastic job in laying down the foundation and structures. As we come in to this side, we shall have our own canvas as we also build up on the players they have left. Probably tweak a few things and as we work on ensuring Kenya’s name remains on the map in matters rugby.”
The two are joined by Geoffrey Kimani who maintains his role as the Strength and Conditioning Coach while Lamech Bogonko retains his position as the Team Physio. This technical Bench will be on a two year contract.}
Good evening. The Kenya Power and Lihghting Company will shut down the following areas, tomorrow, for scheduled maintenance. (See images and pdf notice, below):
KPLC: Scheduled power outage for 17.10.2018
Scheduled power outage for 17.10.2018 (pdf download)
The interdiction and disciplinary process of a teacher:
Reporting a misconduct: Any allegations of misconduct against a teacher are reported to any of the following: the TSC Secretary, the County Director, the head of institution/ head teacher/ Principal, the Board of Management Secretary or any government law enforcing agency e.g the EACC and Police. The report may be made through writing or verbally
Investigating the allegations: Upon receiving the report on the allegations, the TSC carries out investigations; directly or through its agents like: the BOM, Head of institution or the County Director.
Interdiction process: If the investigations reveal glaring gross misconducts, the TSC or BOM serves the teacher with a letter of interdiction specifying the actual allegations against the teacher.
Proceeding for interdiction: The interdicted teacher or head of institution must clear and leave the educational institution within 48 hours (2 days) upon receiving the letter of interdiction.
Salary status during interdiction: An interdicted teacher shall be paid half salary during the period of interdiction except if the interdiction is due to: Chronic absenteeism, desertion of duty, having been jailed or held in legal custody, misappropriation or mismanagement of public funds, fraudulent claims and funds receipt, use of false certificates, Forgery, impersonation, collusion and immoral behaviour.
Reporting status of interdicted teacher: An interdicted teacher shall be required to report to the Teachers Service Commission’s nearest Sub-County office once a month. This is done in order to ascertain progress of discipline case and to provide an updated contact address.
Invitation to appear before a disciplinary panel: An interdicted teacher shall receive official written communication for the hearing of the discipline case at least a month before the date of hearing. The communication is done through: the teacher’s last known address, the address of the teacher’s next of kin, hand delivery, the last station of work (before interdiction) through the head of institution, the permanent address provided by the teacher at recruitment, a telephone call to the teacher, an email to the teacher, an SMS to the teacher’s phone number and the TSC’s website.
Composition of the Disciplinary Panel: Administration of a disciplinary process shall be either at the County offices of Commission’s head quarters. The panel shall consist of: A TSC’s represemntative (Chair), 2 directors, An officer from division dealing with matters touching on the discipline(EACC, Children’s,)
Powers of the disciplinary panel: Administer oaths, invite witnesses, require the teacher to produce identification and professional documents, inform teacher of offence committed and allowing such a teacher to give defense, examine witness and allow the teacher to cross examine witnesses.
Determination of a discipline case: TSC shall, within 28 days after hearing date, inform the teacher of its decision regarding the disciplinary case and give adequate reasons for decision arrived at.
Administering disciplinary action: The TSC, after hearing the disciplinary case, may determine that:
the teacher is not guilty of the offence and shall revoke the interdiction.
a teacher has committed an offence that does not warrant removal from the register and may: warn the teacher in writing, surcharge the teacher, suspend the teacher for a period not exceeding 6 months without pay, retire the teacher in the public interest, dismiss the teacher from the teaching service, refer the teacher for medical evaluation to determine suitability of the teacher to continue executing teaching services.
a teacher is guilty of the offence and his name be removed from the register.
The Energy Regulatory Commission, ERC, in collaboration with the Directorate of Criminal Investigation, DCI, and the General Service Unit officers yesterday, 12th October 2018, conducted impromptu surveillance and compliance inspections on LPG facilities in Embu County.
During the raid, the Commission seized one hundred and forty one (141) assorted LPG cylinders, an LPG trailer, a canter, a filling line with five (5) filling heads and five (5) weighing scales.
Three (3) suspects were arrested and held at Embu regional police headquarters pending arraignment in court. This is in a series of continued crackdown on rogue fuel middlemen.
In a crackdown at Tana River County, yesterday, three suspects were arrested and charged for selling petroleum products above the maximum retail pump prices contrary to section 4(b) of the Energy Regulations, 2010 as read with section 102(w) of the Energy Act 2006.
The three, Lukeman Omar Mohammed, owner of Leila Petrol Station, Ibrahim Hussein Hassan and Abdallah Mohammed Bajoh who are managers of Heller and A.A. Bayasuf and Sons petrol stations respectively will be arraigned in court, soon.
In a presser the ERC says that they, “continue to urge members of the public to be vigilant and report any instances of malpractice or suspected fuel adulteration activities to the Commission through: compliance@erc.go.ke or hotline numbers 0708 444 000 or 0709 336 000.”
See images, below, of the arrested fuel dealers and press statements from the ERC:
The Black view P 11000 Smart phone prides itself for having one of the largest battery capacities at 11000mAh. This battery can do up to 7 days of continued usage. The phone has a powerful camera and generally its cost is affordable.
Description: Blackview P10000 Pro as a phablet features:
6.0 inch display afford you a vivid and different visual experience.
Quad cameras, 16.0MP + 0.3MP dual back cameras and 13.0MP + 0.3MP dual front cameras, you can enjoy images with high resolution.
It comes with most of the features we’ve come to expect from a phablet, including 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM storage equipped with Android 7.1 OS and 11000mAh Battery that you can play games faster.
Main Features:
Blackview P10000 Pro 4G Phablet 6.0 inch Android 7.1 MTK6763 Octa Core 2.0GHz 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Quad Cameras Type-C Glass Back Case 11000mAhBattery
Display: 6.0 inch 2160 x 1080 pixels IPS screen
CPU: MTK6763 Octa Core 2.0GHz
System: Android 7.1
Storage: 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
Cameras:16.0MP + 0.3MP dual back cameras and 13.0MP + 0.3MP dual front cameras
HELB – Higher Education Loans Board is a state owned corporation established in 1995 and have grown to become the leading financiers of higher education in Kenya. Our mandate is to source funds and lend them as affordable loans, bursaries and scholarship to students pursuing higher education in recognized institution; which we have successfully done for the past 2 and a half decades.
When to start paying back the loan
TVET and Undergraduate Loans are due for repayment upon completion of studies. The Board may offer one financial year moratorium or recall the loan whichever is earlier. However, one can make voluntary payments which will reduce his/her balance in good time. Postgraduate loans and Undergraduate loans for salaried students are required to be serviced immediately upon disbursement of the loans. It is important to read the loan agreement form as certain loan schemes have specific terms and conditions.
Interest and other charges
The Government of Kenya subsidises the actual cost of interest on student loans, the rate of interest charged is relatively lower as compared to commercial loans. This interest is indicated on the loan agreement form. Other charges include:
Ledger (Administrative) Fee
Penalties charged for non-repayment of student loan
Insurance for specific loan products
How do I repay my loan?
Upon maturity of a loan, the loanee shall be required to begin repayment of his/her loan together with any interest accrued thereon. HELB offers various loan payment options [see page 7]. For loanees who are formally employed, the employer is expected to deduct the loan instalments from the wages or remuneration as shall be directed by the Board.
Monthly Deductions
In deducting a loanee, the monthly instalments should not exceed 25% of a loanees’ basic pay. Loans to salaried students are expected to be repaid within 48 months upon disbursement. One may wish to pay at higher monthly instalments which will then reduce the repayment period and the loanee will clear much earlier than the anticipated period. If one has benefited from more than one loan product and the loans are still in existence, he/she is required to repay all the loans concurrently.
Keeping track of your payments
Upon completion of loan repayment, a clearance certificate is issued. One is also encouraged to notify HELB once the loan payment is completed so as to fast track the clearance process. Please contact contactcentre@helb.co.ke in the event of further queries.
Completion of Repayment
Upon completion of loan repayment, a clearance certificate is issued. One is also encouraged to notify HELB once the loan payment is completed so as to fast track the clearance process. Please contact contactcentre@helb.co.ke in the event of further queries.
Impact of lack of payment
Legally, you are obligated to repay your loan in line with the contract and regulations. Any loanee who fails or neglects his/her obligations may be charged a penalty which will be added to your loan account. and where necessary, ask you to repay the full amount of loan, plus interest and penalties in a lump sum as well as negatively list you on CRB. HELB may also outsource collection of your loan to professional debt collectors at your own cost.
Employers have a responsibility, by law:
Upon the employment of any loanee to inform the Board in writing within a period of three months of such employment;
Upon confirmation by the Board that such a person so employed is a loanee, to deduct from the wages or remuneration of the loanee, the amount of any loan as instructed by the Board.
The employer shall remit every deduction from the loanee’s wages or remuneration in the prescribed manner to HELB within 15 days after the end of each month. The employer may be penalised if they do not comply.
Payment options
Loan repayment can be made directly by the loanee or through check-off (employer). The available options for repayment are illustrated below:
Note: The Loanees National ID must be clearly indicated for all payments to facilitate smooth update of loan statement.
1. Bank Deposit (by Employer or Self)
All payments should be made by direct transfer (EFT), standing order or cash deposit to the HELB collection bank accounts in any of the following banks:
Bank
Account Number
Branch
Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)
Citibank
300 040 012
Nairobi
Nairobi
Co-operative Bank
011290 612 228 00
University-way
University-way
Barclays bank
077 501 8216
Barclays Plaza
Barclays Plaza
Kenya Commercial Bank
1103 266 314
University-way
University-way
Standard chartered Bank
010 801 826 4700
Koinange street
Koinange street
Equity bank
055 029 357 3408
Equity Center
Equity Center
National Bank of Kenya
01001060391100
Harambee Avenue
Harambee Avenue
Family Bank
035 000 024 971
Family Bank Towers
Family Bank Towers
Chase Bank
0332084215001
Family Bank Towers
Family Bank Towers
NIC Bank
1002247638
Delta
Delta
Jamii Bora Bank
0011748527001
Koinange street
Koinange street
2. 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
Enter amount you want to pay
Enter your secret PIN number
Confirm transaction and send
Note: The transaction may take up to 2 business days to reflect in your statement
3. Credit Card or Debit (ATM) Card
Give authority to HELB to make monthly debits or lump-sum payments directly from your bank account or credit card. This is done by signing the Credit Card Authorization Form (download from HELB website) and forwarding the same to HELB. VISA branded credit cards or debit (ATM) cards can also be swiped at HELB offices.
4. Diaspora Loan Repayment Options:
Using “Wave” online
You can make payments instantly from the US and Canada through Wave via KCB account number 1103266314. Go to www.sendwave.com to update/download the app and then make transfers immediately. Once you complete the transaction, you will get a wave message like this; Your money transfer has arrived in HELB Revolving Account’s KCB account! It may take up to 48 hours to appear in your statement. Here’s a receipt of the transaction for your records: Sender: A.N. Other, 1111 Mallison, Mc Leansville, NC 27301 Recipient Name: HELB Revolving Account Recipient Number: •••4523 Amount Sent: 400.00 USD Amount Received: 39732 Ksh Exchange Rate: 99.33 Ksh/1 USD Transaction Time: 12:25 PM ET on July 16, 2016. Funds are immediately available. It may take up to 48 hours to appear in your statement. Confirmation Number: BAN-1170352-L54367
Email us at help@sendwave.com if you have any questions about this transaction!
Equity Direct
Equity Direct is a pan-European regulated online money transfer service operated exclusively by VFX Financial PLC in the UK in partnership with the Equity Bank Group in Kenya.
How to sign up: You can register at www.equitydirectafrica.com which is a quick and simple process. There is a dedicated customer service team on hand to help. To use PayLoan simply select HELB from the drop down PayLoan list in “ADD BENEFICIARY”. Then add your Student name, and your National ID in the Reference field and “CONFIRM”. You can then make a payment to your new Beneficiary and your payment to HELB is processed instantly and you will receive confirmation email and SMS too.
Support Contacts: +44 (0) 207 959 6995 |support@equitydirectafrica.com | www.equitydirectafrica.com
Chase Bank – Simba Pay
How to Login/ Register:
Login or register on the Simbapay website https://www.simbapay.com/ , using your email and a password, your
account will be set up; choose a mode of payment (Debit or Credit) Payment:
Navigate to the payment menu, input the Paybill number, Input the amount and reference (ID or name). The funds will
be sent to a Chase Bank (IR) account then settled with HELB. *The payment will be picked in Sterling Pounds – GBP.
