President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s second term has opened with a sense of urgency and early reforms that are already influencing public expectations, governance analysts say.
After just 24 days in office, the administration has signalled a renewed push for efficiency, accountability and service improvement across major sectors.
Governance observer Habibu Mchange, who chairs the Media Centre for Resources and Information Advocates (MECIRA), says the President’s directives to ministries, government agencies and project supervisors have quickly translated into visible action on the ground.
He believes the pace set in the first few weeks reflects an administration intent on accelerating delivery.
In the energy sector, the operationalisation of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) and ongoing investments in additional generation capacity have featured prominently.
The President’s order for TANESCO to eliminate bureaucratic delays in connecting households and investors has been widely viewed as an early attempt to improve service reliability and support economic growth.
Mchange noted that growing investment in solar, wind and natural gas positions the sector for long-term stability and job creation.
Infrastructure has also taken centre stage, with stalled projects revived across road networks, bridges, airports, ports and ferry routes.
According to Mchange, this renewed momentum signals a shift towards more assertive monitoring and completion of long-standing commitments, enabling new investment corridors and easing movement of people and goods.
In health, the administration has focused on ensuring newly completed hospitals and health centres begin operations without delay.
Emphasis on the availability of medicines, improved care for pregnant women and the release of bodies previously withheld over unpaid bills has been interpreted as a deliberate effort to place dignity and access at the heart of public service delivery.
The water sector is undergoing a similar push, with directives aimed at completing delayed projects, deploying technology to reduce losses and extending supply to drought-prone and underserved areas. Analysts say these actions will be closely watched in communities that have faced water challenges for years.
The handling of the October 29 arrests has also shaped early debate about governance. The release of the detained youths has been viewed as a gesture of reconciliation and a step towards restoring calm.
Mchange said the decision reflects a leadership willing to listen to citizens, parents and religious leaders while safeguarding broader national interests.
Ongoing discussions on judicial independence, accountability in investigative agencies and reforms to restrictive laws continue to raise expectations for a more responsive justice system.
Agriculture and livestock central pillars of the rural economy have also featured in early priorities.
Lower fertilizer prices, expanded irrigation investments and stronger support for processing industries are expected to spur growth and attract young people into the sector.
Improvements in livestock vaccination, modern auction yards and growth in meat and dairy facilities have bolstered confidence in pastoral and value-addition activities.
Reflecting on the first 24 days, Mchange said the administration has displayed discipline, firmness and readiness to make difficult decisions for the public good.
He argued that if the current momentum is sustained, the country may be entering a new phase marked by stability, opportunity and broad-based development.