Tanzania, April 20 -- Dodoma. The government has tabled a Sh35.9 billion budget for the youth docket for the 2026/27 financial year, outlining a set of reforms aimed at expanding economic opportunities and strengthening young people's participation in national development.

Presenting the estimates in Parliament on Monday, April 20, 2026, the Minister of State in the President's Office (Youth Development), Joel Nanauka, said the funds would support programmes targeting economic empowerment, social development and policy engagement.

Of the total amount, over Sh30.1 billion has been allocated for recurrent expenditure, while Sh5.85 billion is earmarked for development projects.

Mr Nanauka said the ministry will prioritise youth entreprene...