The Ministry of Education has directed the Universities Fund and the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to extend the 2026 funding application deadline to September 21, 2026, after the previous window closed on August 31 with 789,422 submissions. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the extension, saying several eligible students and trainees missed the cut-off and no deserving learner should be left behind. He confirmed that Ksh22.12 billion has already been disbursed, according to the announcement.

According to CampusBee, over 58% of beneficiaries of the Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) government loan scheme for university education are currently defaulting on their loans. The situation has become more serious, as there are discussions about potentially publishing the names of those who have defaulted.

A PM News editorial urges the Nigerian government to safeguard the student loan scheme from failure, as NELFUND has disbursed N355.87 billion since opening its loan portal in May 2024. According to the report, the funds have covered institutional fees and students' upkeep, with more than 1.65 million applications processed by early September. The editorial frames the scheme's scale as a reason for stronger oversight to ensure its sustainability.

Kyambogo University has admitted 19,399 students under the Direct Entry Private Sponsorship Scheme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year, according to the Provisional Admission List released by the Office of the Academic Registrar. The list, which is 851 pages long, includes admissions into various programs.

Makerere University has announced the release of its admission lists for the 2026/2027 academic year, which includes candidates for both government-sponsored and self-sponsored programs. This announcement marks a significant moment for thousands of applicants awaiting their admission results, as it covers various key categories of admission.

Tanzania's government is reviewing the university admissions system as Form Six leavers apply for higher education, aiming to expand access without compromising quality. According to the Daily News, Minister for Education, Science and Technology Prof Adolf Mkenda said in Dodoma that the review will ensure universities admit students within their capacity while creating more opportunities for applicants.