A total of forty (40) groups comprising women, youth, and persons with disabilities in Same District have received interest-free loans amounting to TZS 194 million. This marks the second disbursement phase as part of the government's directive to allocate 10% of council revenue to empower citizens economically.
This was revealed on April 17, 2025, by the Same District Commissioner, Kasilda Mgeni, during a handover ceremony of the symbolic cheque to the beneficiaries. She urged loan recipients to utilize the funds responsibly and ensure timely repayment to safeguard public funds from loss.
"Remember, this is not a donation—this is an interest-free loan that must be repaid. I urge all beneficiaries to strictly adhere to the legal terms of the loan agreements. Any breach of the terms will result in immediate legal action to prevent government funds from being wasted," said Kasilda.
She further noted that the Sixth Phase Government had allocated TZS 308 million to Same District Council for such loans, with TZS 194 million already disbursed to qualified groups.
She emphasized the need for Community Development Officers and group verification teams to continue educating the public on the availability and proper use of these funds.
Same District’s Community Development Officer, Mr. Charles Anatoly, reported that the council received loan applications from 74 groups, out of which 40 met the set criteria following a thorough assessment and verification process.
Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the Same District Council, Mr. Yusto Mapande, highlighted the low participation of youth and urged them to take advantage of such empowerment opportunities.
Representatives from the three beneficiary categories women, youth, and persons with disabilities expressed their gratitude to the Sixth Phase Government for its continued support and commitment. They pledged to implement their proposed projects effectively and repay the loans as agreed.
Out of the total disbursement, 27 women’s groups received TZS 134 million, eight youth groups received TZS 39 million, and five groups of persons with disabilities received TZS 20 million.
