Tanga Region is rolling out a youth forum to help young people actually access government loans through digital platforms after officials handed 250 million shillings to women, youth groups, and people with disabilities in Muheza District. Regional Commissioner Batilda Burian said the forum will teach everyone how to apply for the 10 percent local government loan scheme without needing connections or dealing with favoritism because everything runs through online systems.
The regional boss mentioned that digitalizing the whole process fixes problems like bad information and sketchy access requirements that used to lock people out. Officials want youth reps from every council to show up and learn how to form legit groups and track applications through transparent digital tools.
The district executive director admitted they used to hunt for young people with flashlights, but switched tactics by going straight to streets and neighborhoods to help them get organized. Loan recipients got told to pay back on time so the revolving fund keeps working for more families down the line.
The regional boss mentioned that digitalizing the whole process fixes problems like bad information and sketchy access requirements that used to lock people out. Officials want youth reps from every council to show up and learn how to form legit groups and track applications through transparent digital tools.
The district executive director admitted they used to hunt for young people with flashlights, but switched tactics by going straight to streets and neighborhoods to help them get organized. Loan recipients got told to pay back on time so the revolving fund keeps working for more families down the line.
