HESLB loan recoveries hit record high as employers earn recognition

Dr Kiwia said HESLB's mandate goes beyond issuing loans and grants to students, noting that the board is also legally required to recover loans from beneficiaries once they enter employment.

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Dar es Salaam. The Higher Education Students' Loans Board (HESLB) has honoured 11 employers from Dar es Salaam and Coast regions for exemplary compliance with student loan regulations, as the board reported record loan recoveries and rising government investment in higher education financing.

The awards were presented on Friday, June 12, 2026, during HESLB Loan Day celebrations held at the board's Eastern Zone offices in Dar es Salaam.

HESLB loan recoveries hit record high as employers earn recognition

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