Public servants from various institutions have been urged to strictly follow procurement procedures to help close corruption loopholes and support the country’s economic growth.
This message was delivered by Tabora Regional Commissioner, Mr. Paul Matiko Chacha, during the closing of a five-day training on the use of the National e-Procurement System of Tanzania (NeST), held from April 7 to 11, 2025, at Mwanakiyungi Hall in Tabora.
Mr. Chacha said the training was special because it focused on new and important modules that improve how public procurement is done. He noted that the NeST system helps to increase transparency, accountability, and efficiency in how public funds are used.
“Often, we hear people say that systems delay work. But I want to say clearly—systems do not cause delays. These systems are here to make our work easier. You, the professionals, are in control. Let’s be honest and stop blaming the system,” said the Regional Commissioner.
Tabora District Commissioner, Engineer Deusdetith Katwale, said the training is part of government efforts to solve procurement challenges using technology.
"The government is moving fast with digital systems. In the past, communication in government was only through paperwork. Today, we are going digital. These trainings will strengthen our systems and help reduce corruption," said Eng. Katwale.
Ms. Winfrida Samba, Director of Capacity Building and Advisory Services at the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), said the goal of the training was to help participants understand how the NeST system works, including its new modules.
“In NeST, we have several modules such as registration for suppliers and buying institutions, e-Tendering for managing tenders, e-Contract Management for handling contracts, and e-Payment for processing payments. The participants focused mostly on learning the new sub-modules,” said Ms. Samba.
The training brought together public servants from different institutions between April 7 and 11, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to improve digital governance and promote ethical procurement practices.
