Shinyanga. Citizens seeking 10 percent municipal loans in Shinyanga are allegedly being charged up to Sh150,000 by private individuals to help them complete online forms and register on the electronic portal, a burden for groups needing capital for economic activities.
The concern was raised during the Shinyanga Municipal Full Council meeting, where civic leaders demanded enhanced public education to prevent the digital registration process from being exploited by middleman brokers.
Special Seats Councillor for Ibadakuli Division, Ms Zuhura Waziri, noted that several applicant groups have been forced to hire private individuals to navigate the online system, paying exorbitant fees that eat into their limited capital.
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