PM stresses stability for economic prosperity

DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has called on religious leaders to continue praying for the nation and its leaders, emphasising that without peace and stability, Tanzania cannot achieve its economic development goals for the benefit of its citizens.

“A country cannot have freedom of worship without peace. Without peace, we cannot engage in productive activities. In this regard, I commend and thank all religious denominations for continuously praying for our nation’s peace, unity and stability,” Mr Majaliwa said when he represented President Samia Suluhu Hassan at a special national prayer event organised by the Union of Church Leaders at the Leaders Club grounds in Dar es Salaam.

He said that the sixth phase government prioritises collaboration with religious institutions, with President Samia actively engaging religious leaders in discussions and visits, demonstrating the government’s appreciation for their role in society.

During the prayer service, church leaders prayed for national unity, peace, stability and cooperation, as well as for the upcoming general elections scheduled for October this year.

Mr Majaliwa also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the welfare of all citizens, regardless of their religious beliefs, through policies and strategies that ensure access to quality social services.

Recently, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Doto Biteko, also urged Tanzanians to continue praying for the nation and President Samia Suluhu Hassan, acknowledging her efforts in national development.

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“Let us keep praying for the church, our country and our president, who is doing an incredible job. Those of us working closely with her can see it,” Mr Biteko said while attending a service at the Africa Inland Church Chang’ombe in Dar es Salaam. He also called on Tanzanians to uphold peace and unity, especially as the country approaches the general elections for president, members of parliament and local government representatives.

He emphasised that elections should not divide the nation along political lines, stressing that maintaining peace is crucial for national progress.

“God has blessed us with a peaceful country and we must safeguard it jealously because losing peace comes at a high price. Let us also pray for neighbouring countries facing difficulties, as their struggles could one day affect us. We all remember how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the entire world,” he said.

Mr Biteko further noted that the government is continuously improving policies to align with global needs, citing recent reforms in the education sector.

“We are developing a National Development Vision and we traveled across the country to gather opinions from different groups to shape the Tanzania we want over the next 25 years,” he
said.