As Parliament wraps up deliberations on the budget for the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI), residents of Dodoma have expressed their support and shared high expectations for the TSh 11.7 trillion allocation proposed for the 2025/2026 financial year.
Maria Julias, a local tailor in Dodoma, commended the budget and urged TAMISEMI to prioritize investment in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). She emphasized that digital tools can empower small business owners, especially in marketing their products online.
“For instance, after sewing clothes, I post them on social media to attract customers. If TAMISEMI can support us in this area, it will really help small entrepreneurs like me,” Maria said.
Emmanuel Mabalwe, another resident, noted a significant increase in the proposed budget compared to the previous financial year. He praised the government for raising the TAMISEMI budget from TSh 10.1 trillion in 2024/2025 to TSh 11.7 trillion in 2025/2026.
“That’s an increase of TSh 1.66 trillion—a substantial boost that will positively impact service delivery and development across the country,” Mabalwe said.
Meanwhile, Manoa Samweli urged the government to allocate a larger share of the budget to sports development. He argued that sports, especially football, have become key employment avenues for young people with talent.
“Football is growing fast in Tanzania. We need better infrastructure—like more and improved sports fields—to support young athletes and create jobs through the sports industry,” he said.
The sentiments from Dodoma residents reflect a growing public interest in how national resources are allocated and a desire to see inclusive development that benefits all sectors of society.
