Tanzania increases budget for university students' loans to 1tri/
The Tanzanian government has increased its budget for higher education student loans to 1 trillion shillings for the 2026/27 financial year. This move aims to accommodate the rising number of students enrolling in universities.
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Increased funding for education is critical for Tanzania's human capital development and economic growth.
DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has increased the budget for higher education students' loans to 1 tri/ for the 2026/27 financial year, reflecting growing demand for university education across the country.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Prof Carolyne Nombo, said the increased allocation underscores the government's commitment to expanding access to higher education by ensuring more eligible students receive financial support.
Speaking in Dodoma today, July 13, 2026, during a consultative meeting between the ministry and its affiliated institutions, the PS said the rise in the loans budget corresponds with the increasing number of Tanzanians enrolling in higher learning institutions.
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