The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Regional Administration and Local Government has approved the 2026/27 budget framework for the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO–RALG), emphasizing that its implementation must prioritize tangible improvements in public services for citizens.
Committee chairperson Florent Kyombo said the approved framework should focus on strengthening primary healthcare and education while improving road infrastructure through the Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA).
He stressed that the committee expects the budget to translate into visible benefits that directly improve the daily lives of Tanzanians.
“The committee anticipates that this budget will deliver quality services in line with the development priorities championed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan,” Kyombo said.
He further urged the ministry to provide comprehensive information and cooperation to enable lawmakers to effectively defend the budget during parliamentary debates.
Such collaboration, he noted, is crucial to ensuring that resources result in improved access to essential health services, enhanced basic education, upgraded road networks, and strengthened governance within local government authorities.
Responding to the committee, Minister of State in the PMO–RALG, Riziki Shemdoe, thanked members for endorsing the framework and assured them that the ministry would closely monitor its execution.
“Our team is committed to supervising the implementation of this budget to ensure that investments in health, education, and local infrastructure bring meaningful and lasting improvements to communities across the country,” Prof. Shemdoe said.
The approval of the PMO–RALG budget framework marks a critical milestone in the government’s annual budgeting process.
The proposal will now undergo parliamentary scrutiny before final adoption for the 2026/27 financial year, paving the way for strategic investments in public service delivery.
