This archive report was first published on 18 November 2019.
On November 18, 2019, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) issued a warning to loan defaulters, stating that they would publish their names and photos if they failed to clear their debts.
According to HELB, the move is aimed at shaming defaulters into paying their loans, which have accumulated to millions of shillings.
HELB has been struggling to recover loans from defaulters, with many students and borrowers failing to meet their repayment obligations.
The board has threatened to publish the names and photos of defaulters on their website and social media platforms, sparking concerns among students and borrowers.
HELB has urged defaulters to clear their debts as soon as possible to avoid being shamed publicly.
