Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has described President Samia Suluhu Hassan as a leader of action whose decisive reforms have delivered remarkable progress across Tanzania.
Addressing thousands of residents at Nyamagana grounds in Mwanza on Friday, December 5, 2025, the Prime Minister said the President has set a new pace of development through large-scale investment in social infrastructure.
Dr. Mwigulu said the Government has built 119 new district hospitals in areas that previously lacked such facilities, constructed 640 health centres in strategic wards and divisions, and added more than 800 dispensaries in rural communities.
He said the education sector has recorded similar progress, with more than 2,700 new primary schools, over 1,300 secondary schools and 79,000 classrooms built to meet rising demand.
He noted that these investments have ended the long-standing problem of students waiting to join Form One due to a shortage of classrooms.
He added that the new infrastructure has also eliminated the burden on communities that were previously required to mobilise funds for school construction.
The Prime Minister said the expansion of health and education facilities must be matched with adequate staffing. He said this is why the President made human resources one of her top priorities within the first 100 days of her administration.
To fulfil this commitment, the Government has approved 12,000 new jobs, including 7,000 for teachers and 5,000 for health workers.
According to Dr. Mwigulu, interviews for the new positions will start on December 10, 2025, in all regions. Successful candidates will report to their duty stations beginning January 10, 2026. He said this recruitment drive will strengthen the delivery of essential services nationwide.
Dr. Mwigulu said President Samia has also initiated major reforms in social protection, including the rollout of Universal Health Insurance, which will first benefit children, the elderly and pregnant women.
Earlier, the Prime Minister inspected the damage caused by the October 29 unrest in Kisesa, Buzurugwa and Nyasaka.
He toured burnt offices, destroyed property and private assets affected during the incident. He also visited the Banco mattress factory, where he was briefed on losses incurred during the chaos.
He urged citizens to reject individuals who incite violence or promote actions that threaten peace and national development.
He said protecting Tanzania is a shared responsibility, warning that anyone encouraging the destruction of public property is acting against the national interest.