DODOMA, April 14 -- MEMBERS of Parliament have called for sweeping reforms to the 10 per cent interest-free loans for women, youth and people with disabilities in the country, citing limited access and poor repayment as key challenges.

Contributing to the 2026/27 Prime Ministers Office budget estimates in the National Assembly yesterday, legislators said while more than 130bn/- has been disbursed under the scheme, structural challenges continue to limit its effectiveness, particularly among rural beneficiaries and small entrepreneurs.

Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba tabled the budget estimates for his ministry on April 1, 2026, and since then MPs have been contributing to the proposals.

The debate of the Prime Ministers Office budget...