Dar es Salaam, April 29 -- DODOMA: LOCAL Government Authorities (LGAs) have provided crucial training in loan management to 2,827 youth groups that received loans drawn from the mandatory 10 per cent of councils internally generated revenues, the 2024/25 financial year.

Deputy Minister of State in the Presidents Office, Regional Administration and Local Governments (PORALG), Ms Zainab Katimba, made the announcement yesterday while responding to a question raised by Special Seats MP Latifa Juakali (CCM) in the National Assembly.

In her question, Ms Juakali sought clarification on the governments plans to educate the youth on prudent management of the loans issued to them.

These loans, according to government policy, are reserved for you...