You can now repay your Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) loan from anywhere in the world, the agency has said.
In a statement on Wednesday, May 8, HELB released a step-by-step guide on how one can repay their loans, revealing the payments could be made trans-nationally through the worldremit.com website.
"Wherever in the world you may be, we have made it easier for you to make an impact back home. Here is how to pay your HELB loan via WorldRemit," the statement read.
Firstly, you need to log in to the official website of worldremmit.com, and select the Bank Deposit option.
You should also select the type of currency between United States Dollars (USD) and Kenyan shillings.
In the second step, you will enter the amount you want to remit, through the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) account number 1103266314 as the recipient.
You are required to make the payment using a debit or a credit card. You also need your national ID number as your reference.
On completion, you should then forward the confirmation email with your ID number to HELB through onlinepayments@helb.co.ke or diaspora@helb.co.ke.
Locally, repayment of HELB loans have transitioned from the traditional repayment channels to the eCitizen payment gateway, which can be made both by an individual or an employer through a checkoff.
For individuals, there are three platforms available for repayments, including the HELB mobile App, the HELB portal and the USSD code *642#.
There are also several repayment options available for those paying from Kenya, including through popular mobile money services and several other banks.
Every so often, the board also provides huge discounts on penalties accrued by defaulters, especially when you choose to pay the loan in bulk.
