Needy students at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) are expressing their frustration after the Higher Education Students Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB) reduced their upkeep loan allowance. Instead of receiving the promised K280,000 per semester, the students are now only receiving K175,000, causing financial difficulties and challenges in meeting their daily needs. The adjustment was made in April 2024, and the students were initially promised K560,000 per academic year. To voice their concerns, the students are organizing an open-air event to draw attention to the issue [4773a63b].