GEITA: FORMER President Dr Jakaya Kikwete has called on Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) members in Bukombe District to maintain unity and solidarity as they work towards the party’s goals.
Dr Kikwete made the remarks over the weekend while addressing attendees at a Special General Meeting held in Igulwa Ward, Bukombe District, Geita Region. “Put the interests of our party first.
Many people will come forward to run for various positions-we welcome them, but remind them that development is key, not just words,” he said.
Discussing the implementation of CCM’s manifesto in Bukombe, Dr Kikwete commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for allocating substantial funds to support numerous development projects in the constituency.
He noted that both ongoing and completed projects have brought visible benefits to the people of Bukombe and praised Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr Doto Biteko, for his efforts in driving development in the area. “I assure you; you did not make a mistake by voting for Dr Biteko,” Dr Kikwete added.
Meanwhile, Dr Biteko, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Bukombe, expressed his gratitude to President Samia for her continuous support in funding development projects. “I want to begin by saying that everything we have achieved in this constituency is due to the goodwill of our President, Dr Samia.
She cares deeply for the people of Bukombe. During my time as a Member of Parliament, I have witnessed her allocate significant funds for our development projects,” said Dr Biteko. He revealed that President Samia had approved the construction of a tarmacked road from Ushirombo to Katoro, with the government currently seeking a contractor to begin work.
Additionally, Bukombe is set to implement a large-scale electricity project in Busonzo Ward, which will generate 5 megawatts to be fed into the national grid. Earlier, Dr Biteko presented a report detailing various development projects being implemented under the CCM Manifesto, covering infrastructure, health services, water supply, energy distribution and improvements in the education sector, such as the construction of classrooms, dormitories, laboratories and toilets at primary and secondary schools.
In the energy sector, the report highlighted that electricity supply has now reached all 64 villages in the district, boosting investment opportunities and improving the local economy.
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Regarding education, the report outlined several projects, including the construction of a teacher’s house at Bulumbaga Primary School at a cost of 40m/-, the construction of eight classrooms at Msonga-Ikuzi Secondary School at a cost of 160m/- and the construction of 28 toilet units at Msonga Primary School at a cost of 47.4m/-.
In the health sector, several projects have been completed to improve healthcare services for residents. These include the completion of Kagwe Dispensary for 50m/-, the completion of Lyambamigongo Dispensary for 50m/- and the construction of Ishololo Dispensary at a cost of 101.2m/-.
Other completed projects in Bukombe include the construction of a warehouse for agricultural produce in Msangila for 993m/-, the drilling of a borehole in Namonge Village for 16.3m/- and repairs to the Uyovu–Namonge–Nyamarandula road for 90.2m/-.
Dr Biteko also expressed his appreciation for Bukombe district councillors, acknowledging their effective oversight of development projects in their respective areas. He assured them of continued collaboration to enhance the well-being of the people.
Geita Regional Commissioner, Martin Shigella, praised Dr Kikwete for his leadership, which laid the foundation for ensuring that children across the country have access to education. “During Dr Kikwete’s tenure, we saw the establishment of 150 new schools.
He understood the burden parents faced in educating their children. Now, under President Samia’s leadership, every month, we receive 1.1 billion/- to fund children’s education,” he said.
He also highlighted improvements in the healthcare sector under President Samia’s administration, stating, “President Samia has also provided 15 ambulances for critical patient transport, which have been distributed across our hospitals and health centres.
Additionally, our region has received over 165 million US dollars, which will help supply water to Chato, Geita District and rural areas, contributing to the government’s goal of ensuring safe and clean water for all communities.”
The Special CCM Meeting in Bukombe was attended by thousands of local residents and featured entertainment from popular Tanzanian musician Harmonize
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