Tanzania's Ministry of Finance reported ongoing financial education outreach in Same District, Kilimanjaro Region, with officials advising residents to use only financial service providers that are properly licensed and registered. The messaging focused on consumer protection, including avoiding unsuitable borrowing and ensuring credit is obtained from institutions formally registered with the Bank of Tanzania. In engagements around the programme, Same District Commissioner Kasilda Mgeni called on local financial service providers to comply with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines by registering their services, warning that unlicensed operators and those charging excessively high interest rates could face legal action. The Ministry described the initiative as part of its Financial Sector Development Master Plan, which includes a target of reaching 80% of Tanzanians with financial education, and highlighted core themes such as building saving habits and improving household financial decision-making.

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