KUCCPS Approves 272 Colleges for HELB Loans in 2026, Easing Access for TVET Students Nationwide

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has released a list of colleges approved for Higher Education Loans Board funding in 2026, offering relief to thousands of students pursuing technical and vocational training.

According to KUCCPS data, a total of 272 public colleges under the Ministry of Education offering Technical and Vocational Education and Training programmes have been cleared for HELB loans.

The approval targets institutions offering Diploma and Certificate courses, with KUCCPS encouraging eligible students to take advantage of the funding to support their studies.

The move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen TVETs and other skill-based institutions while boosting enrolment in technical colleges across the country.

KUCCPS noted that the government continues to prioritise practical skills training as a key driver of job creation and economic growth.

The approved colleges are spread across all regions, ensuring equitable access to HELB funding for students regardless of their county of origin.

In Central Kenya, institutions such as Aberdare TTC in Nyandarua, Gatundu South TVC in Kiambu, Kagumo TTC in Nyeri, and Kirinyaga Central TVC are among those listed.

Rift Valley counties feature prominently, with Eldo Polytechnic, Kaiboi Polytechnic, Baringo Polytechnic, Sot Technical Training Institute, and Kapcherop TVC included.

Western Kenya also has strong representation, including Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Butere TVC, Kaimosi TTC, Wanga TVC, and Webuye West TVC.

In Nyanza, approved institutions include Kisumu National Polytechnic, Siaya Polytechnic, Bondo TTI, Migori TTC, and Mawego Polytechnic in Homa Bay.

Coastal counties are covered through colleges such as Kenya Utalii College, Shanzu TTC, Likoni TVC, Kaloleni TVC, and Magarini TVC.

Eastern Kenya institutions on the list include Meru Polytechnic, Machakos TTC, Wote TTI, Katine in Machakos, and Tseikuru TTI in Kitui.

Northern and arid regions have not been left out, with colleges such as Lodwar TVC, Loima TVC, Mandera TTI, Wajir East TVC, and Tarbaj TTC approved.

Only students placed in these approved institutions are eligible to apply for HELB loans in the 2026 academic year. The full list of eligible colleges is available through KUCCPS official website. View_more...