DAR ES SALAAM, April 18 -- THE Tanzanian government has launched a new campaign dubbed “Kiduchu” to encourage beneficiaries of higher education loans to begin repayment in small, manageable amounts, particularly those working in the informal sector.

Deputy Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Wanu Hafidh Ameir, made the announcement today during the official launch of the campaign in Dar es Salaam, stressing that loan repayment should take into account the financial capacity of each beneficiary.

She said the government had disbursed 3.6tri/- in higher education loans over the past five years, enabling thousands of students to access tertiary education without financial barriers.

“The sustainability of the s...