Residents of Rufiji District in the Coast Region have expressed their appreciation for the ongoing implementation of development projects across the constituency.
These initiatives include the construction of roads, schools, dispensaries, and health centers, which have significantly improved access to essential services.
The residents also praised the Member of Parliament for Rufiji, Mohamed Mchengerwa, for his relentless efforts in ensuring the availability of quality public services.
These commendations were made during a two day official visit by the National Chairperson of the Women’s Wing of the ruling party (UWT–CCM), Mary Chatanda.
The visit aimed to assess the progress of the implementation of the CCM 2020–2025 Election Manifesto in Rufiji.
Mr. Abdallah Moba, a resident of Ikwiriri, highlighted that the construction of the road to Ikwiriri Health Center has made it easier for people to access vital healthcare services. He attributed this development to the dedication of Mchengerwa.
Ms. Mariam Hamza, a local food vendor, noted that before the road was paved, her business suffered due to dust stirred up by passing motorcycles, which discouraged customers. She now enjoys better business conditions thanks to the improved road.
Motorcycle taxi operator Mr. Sirajidini Hassan, who works near the health center, thanked Mchengerwa and President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan for the road construction and the installation of streetlights.
He noted that the area was previously plagued by nighttime theft, particularly targeting women, due to poor lighting.
Another bodaboda rider, Mr. Ramadhan Hamza, also praised the efforts of Mchengerwa. He said the road has not only facilitated faster access for patients to the health center but has also increased income opportunities for local transport operators.
Mchengerwa, who serves as Minister of State in the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI), affirmed his commitment to transforming Rufiji.
He emphasized that development efforts are the result of strong collaboration with local leaders across all wards.
“We have worked tirelessly, day and night, to transform Rufiji,” said Mchengerwa. “We started by constructing schools, dispensaries, health centers, roads, and other key infrastructure.”
He added that fulfilling the long-standing aspirations of Rufiji residents has been a priority, and he is confident that the impact is now visible and widely appreciated under the Sixth Phase Government.
Dr. Tegemei Mtambo, Acting In Charge of Ikwiriri Health Center, also extended his gratitude to the government for allocating TZS 140 million for the construction of a radiology building.
He said that services are now operational, saving residents from traveling more than 30 kilometers to seek X-ray services at the District Hospital or Mchukwi Mission Hospital.
Dr. Mtambo also thanked TAMISEMI for providing a modern X-ray machine and expressed appreciation to Minister Mchengerwa for fulfilling his promise to deploy a radiology technician.
He noted that due to these improvements, many now view Ikwiriri Health Center as the de facto District Hospital of Rufiji.
