The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has provided details on its offers for civil servants seeking to empower public workers to advance their skills through further education and professional training.

In a statement on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, HELB said the civil servants’ training revolving funds are designed to ease the financial burden of tuition and training costs, enabling government employees to enhance their competencies and improve service delivery.

“The Civil Servants Training Revolving Fund supports skill development with affordable interest rates and flexible repayment options, designed specifically for professionals in public service,” HELB wrote.

The board said the fund is set aside for the civil servants in various ministries who want to pursue Certificate, Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Masters, PhD and Professional courses

“This fund is set aside for the Ministry of Public Service works in collaboration with HELB for Civil Servants in the National Government, County Governments, National Police Service and Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to pursue Certificate, Diploma, Higher National Diploma, Masters,PhD and Professional courses,” HELB stated.

To apply, eligible employees must submit an online application via the HELB portal.

Why Choose the Revolving Fund?

This fund is not just a loan; it’s a strategic investment in the quality of public service. The standout features that make it an attractive option for public servants include repayment months, processing fees and also the amount applied, amongst other key conditions.

“No processing fees, Loan amount is up to Ksh500,000 per year, repayment period is up to 72 months, repayment is by check-off, interest charged is 4 per cent per year on reducing balance,” HELB noted.

Key Requirements

1. Admission letter from a recognised university or training institution in Kenya.
2. Copies of 3 months latest pay slips with a net pay above 1/3 of basic pay (certified by employer)
3. Copy of the National ID
4. Copy of KRA PIN
5. Copy of National ID from two guarantors employed within the civil service.
6. Recent coloured passport-size photographs.

The opening of the window for civil servants to advance their education comes months after HELB signalled plans to increase the amount remitted to beneficiaries.

Speaking during a Kiambu County public engagement forum on Sunday, February 1, 2026, Mbadi said feedback from students had already influenced proposals in the Budget Policy Statement (BPS) and the upcoming national budget.

“Just to give you assurance and confidence that our engagement here is not an academic exercise, even before we progress further with the budget process, I can tell you that some of the feedback we are getting from engaging with students is already finding its way into our BPS and the budget for 2026/27,” Mbadi said.

However, a recent cabinet communique hinted at plans to merge HELB with the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) into a single authority.

In a statement released on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Cabinet disclosed that the reforms mark a comprehensive overhaul of Kenya’s education system to align governance, curriculum, assessment, financing, teacher training, and qualifications with the Constitution and the Competency-Based Education and Training framework.

“At the tertiary level, the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, 2024, consolidates the Higher Education Loans Board, the Universities Fund, the TVET Funding Board, and the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) into a single authority to streamline student placement, loans, scholarships, and career guidance,” the statement read.