Tanzania, June 4 -- Dar es Salaam. The disbursement of Sh2.445 trillion ($980 million) to Tanzania's most vulnerable households over the past two decades has evolved from a poverty alleviation initiative into a cornerstone of national economic resilience.

The figure was unveiled on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, by the Tanzania Social Action Fund (Tasaf) Executive Director, Mr Shedrack Mziray, during a press conference ahead of the International Conference on Empowerment and Well-Being, scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC).

Speaking at the event, Mr Mziray outlined how the investment has transformed the lives of millions of Tanzanians.

He said the impact of the funding is evident i...