Deputy Minister in the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (Education),Zainab Katimba, has officially received a delegation of Members of Parliament from the National Assembly of Zambia, who are in Tanzania on a study visit to learn about the country's Local Government system.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister of State, Mohamed Mchengerwa, during a welcoming session held today, May 28, 2025, at the TAMISEMI Sokoine Hall in Dodoma,Katimba said Tanzania's Regional Administration and Local Government system plays a vital role in coordinating and overseeing government activities at regional and local levels.
She highlighted the core responsibilities of the Ministry, which include strengthening the capacity of Local Government Authorities, formulating and implementing policies, managing public finances allocated to local governments, and monitoring their use.
Katimba further elaborated that the Ministry is also responsible for supervising the delivery of essential public services, particularly in education, health, and infrastructure; advancing decentralization and good governance; enhancing collaboration between the central and local governments; resolving disputes at the council and grassroots levels; and improving service delivery to citizens.
“These responsibilities are fundamental to promoting inclusive development, enhancing service delivery to our people, and fostering participatory governance principles we believe are mutually valued by both Tanzania and Zambia,” she emphasized.
On behalf of the Zambian delegation, Twaambo Mutinta, MP Head of Delegation and Chairperson of the Committee on Local Government, Housing, and Chiefs’ Affairs expressed sincere appreciation for the warm welcome extended by the President’s Office – TAMISEMI.
He noted that Zambia began implementing its decentralization framework in 2016 and that the visit to Tanzania provides an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and best practices.
“There is great value in bringing both resources and decision-making closer to the people. We are confident that this learning experience in Tanzania will deepen our understanding and help strengthen our own systems back home,”Mutinta remarked.
