The Prime Minister, Mwigulu Nchemba, has directed all authorities, institutions and stakeholders responsible for implementing the National Supply Chain Management Policy of 2025 to strictly fulfill their duties in line with good governance principles, transparency and the rule of law.
Speaking on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre during the official launch of the policy on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Prime Minister emphasized that challenges in public procurement are not caused by policy, laws or regulations, but by the people entrusted to implement them.
He noted that audit reports from the Controller and Auditor General, as well as the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, indicate that most procurement weaknesses stem from poor implementation of existing laws, regulations and procedures.
“A large part of these challenges is driven by attitudes, behavior and professionalism of officials. We must change if we are to achieve the goals of this policy,” he stressed.
He also called on private sector stakeholders to strengthen collaboration with the public sector in order to fully benefit from opportunities created by the new policy.
According to the Prime Minister, the policy aims to stimulate economic growth, increase employment and income, and build an inclusive and competitive economy. It also establishes, for the first time, a unified framework covering all stages of the supply chain from procurement, disposal, receiving and storage, to distribution and management of public assets.
He added that the policy emphasizes the use of local materials and experts, promotion of local industries, strengthening of technological infrastructure, as well as environmental conservation and climate change mitigation.
Furthermore, he urged all ministries and public institutions to review policies, laws and regulations that contradict the new framework in order to create a conducive environment for its effective implementation.
On his part, the Minister of Finance, Ambassador Khamis Mussa Omar, said the policy provides a crucial guideline for strengthening supply chain systems in the public sector, enhancing accountability in the use of public funds and curbing corruption.
He noted that its implementation is expected to boost employment, strengthen value chains and drive major economic transformation in line with the country’s Development Vision 2050.
“Supply chain management is the heart of accountability in public finance. We expect to see major reforms in procurement and supply systems within the government,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Executive Director of Foundation Disability Hope (FDH), Maiko Salali, commended the government for introducing an inclusive policy that considers special groups, including persons with disabilities.
He highlighted that the public procurement law, which allocates 30 percent of tenders to special groups, continues to create opportunities for people with disabilities to actively participate in the economy.
“We are pleased with how inclusive this policy is. Even visually impaired individuals can access it through Braille,” he said.
He further praised the leadership of Samia Suluhu Hassan for advancing inclusive development that ensures all social groups are given equal opportunities.
The event was attended by various government leaders, members of parliament, regional and district officials, as well as private sector stakeholders, marking a significant step toward strengthening public resource management and driving national economic growth.
