34 professionals face disciplinary actions for breaching standards

MOROGORO: THE Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board (PSPTB) has taken disciplinary actions against 34 professionals from various regions in the country for failure to observe professional standards.

The failure to observe professional standards have caused losses to the government and depriving people of the intended services.

PSPTB Executive Director, Mr Godfred Mbanyi made the revelation on Thursday in Morogoro during a meeting of the PSPTB Workers’ Council to discuss and review the management presentation on the budget estimates for the 2025/2026 financial year.

Mr Mbanyi noted that the board has been taking strict measures against professionals who fail to fulfil their duties, revealing that by December last year disciplinary actions were taken against 34 professionals from various regions across the country. “

In one way or another, these professionals contributed to projects being delayed, completed below standards, or not completed at all, ultimately resulting in government funds being wasted, causing losses and depriving people of essential services.

The primary goal of the government is to provide services to the people,” Mr Mbanyi stressed.

He stated that, as a result of various measures being taken, the board is now proud to see its professionals beginning to understand that the government and the country rely on them to follow legal, procedural and ethical procurement processes.

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Mr Mbanyi noted that the decline in such issues was due to the board’s commitment to upholding professional ethics among its members and taking actions against those who deviate from their professional standards.

“In the past, the board faced numerous challenges, but now even complaints raised by our senior leaders during their various visits have significantly decreased,” Mr Mbanyi said.

According to him, every year, the board takes action against professionals who violate procedures, noting that to date, they have started to fear repercussions and are working more diligently and honestly.

Mr Mbanyi attributed the bad trend to deliberate negligence in adhering to the law, which ultimately results in losses.

In another development, Mr Mbanyi said that the board has improved its registration system, which currently recognises registration numbers and is integrated with the National e-Procurement System of Tanzania (Nest) to simplify the procurement process.

He also mentioned another area of improvement as the integration of the board’s professional examination system for certification with the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) system, to prevent the entry of unqualified individuals, such as those who forged Form Four certificates.