PM demands quicker resolution of public grievances

DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has directed public offices to be more responsive and accountable in addressing citizens’ grievances, insisting that complaints must be handled without delay.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to resolving citizens’ challenges, saying all public institutions exist to serve Tanzanians and deliver practical solutions to their daily concerns.

Speaking yesterday during a public rally at Msimbazi Primary School grounds in Dar es Salaam, Dr Nchemba said President Samia Suluhu Hassan remains a results-oriented leader dedicated to improving the lives of citizens.

“The President is a practical leader with genuine intent to serve Tanzanians by providing answers to the challenges they face,” he said, adding that the government is focused on ensuring development is felt at all levels of society.

During his one-day working tour of the city, the Prime Minister also inspected the ongoing construction of the Mkwajuni Bridge, a key infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity in flood-prone areas.

The 20-metre-long bridge, with a height of 5.5 metres, is expected to cost 11.6bn/- upon completion.

He further visited the Kigogo Bridge project, which spans 50 metres with a height of 8.9 metres and includes 625 metres of connecting roads, at a total cost of 17.7bn/-.

The projects form part of broader efforts to ease transport challenges, reduce congestion and improve resilience against seasonal flooding in the city.

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On the education sector, Dr Nchemba revealed that the implementation of the new curriculum in 2028 will require the construction of more than 23,000 additional classrooms nationwide.

He clarified that the reforms are not intended to simply extend the duration of basic education without addressing quality concerns.

“We are not planning to maintain the current structure as it is. The goal is to equip Tanzanian children with practical skills that will benefit them and the nation,” he said, adding that preparations are already underway to address financial, human resource and infrastructure needs.

The Prime Minister also acknowledged ongoing challenges in the health sector, particularly shortages of medicines in some facilities.

He assured the public that the government is implementing measures to ensure the availability of essential drugs at all levels of healthcare.