Bill Kiwia
TanzaniadirectorMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dr. Bill Kiwia is the Director of the Higher Education Students' Loan Board (HESLB) in Tanzania, known for his leadership in enhancing the financial support system for higher education. Under his guidance, HESLB has significantly increased its annual collections, aiming to gather Sh200 billion this year, a remarkable rise from previous years.
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Dr Bill Kiwia announced the opening of the application window for loans and grants from HESLB.
Race begins for Sh1.07 trillion as HESLB launches university loan applicationsTanzania· 2026-06-19
Dr Bill Kiwia, the HESLB Executive Director, discussed the allocation of loans and grants to students in Tanzania.
HESLB allocates Sh426.5 billion in loans, grants to 135,000 Tanzania studentsTanzania· 2025-10-24HESLB Executive Director Dr Bill Kiwia said the funds form part of the government’s commitment to ensure that every eligible and needy student receives financial support.
HESLB allocates Sh426.5 billion in loans and grants to over 135,000 higher education students in TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-24Bill Kiwia, executive director of HESLB, emphasized the importance of investing in science education for the nation's industrialization vision.
How Tanzania’s stem drive can gain fresh momentumTanzania· 2025-09-18
Dr Bill Kiwia, the HESLB Chief Executive Officer, reminded students about the loan application deadline.
Deadline nears for 2025/26 HESLB loans, Samia ScholarshipTanzania· 2025-08-22Dr Bill Kiwia, the HESLB Executive Director, emphasized the importance of the National Identification Number for loan applicants.
HESLB: National ID now mandatory for student loansTanzania· 2025-05-16
Dr Bill Kiwia, HESLB Executive Director, supported the development of a locally developed digital system for education.
Tanzania now moves to establish centralised education data systemTanzania· 2025-05-16
HESLB executive director, Dr Bill Kiwia, said efforts have intensified to identify beneficiaries in employment and those operating in the informal economy.
Tanzania grapples with Sh1trn unpaid student loan crisisTanzania· 2025-02-15
Bill Kiwia is the director of HESLB and has reported an increase in loan collections this year.
Bodi ya Mikopo Elimu ya Juu kukusanya Sh200 bilioni kwa wanufaikaTanzania· 2025-02-15
