Relief as govt pays Sh20.8 billion to maize farmers before festivities

Dar es Salaam. The Tanzanian government has distributed Sh20.8 billion to maize farmers across three key agricultural regions, addressing part of the Sh52.4 billion debt owed to them as of December 2024.

The payments were effected to farmers on Friday, December 13, 2024, as the government disclosed its goal to clear all outstanding balances by January 10, 2025.