The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Morogoro has recovered more than TZS69 million in uncollected public revenue and helped safeguard billions of shillings in development projects as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability and protect public resources.
Speaking during a media briefing on the bureau’s performance between January and March 2026, Morogoro PCCB Deputy Head Christopher Mwakajinga said the recovered funds were identified through a special audit and monitoring exercise targeting revenue collection systems.
He said TZS69.25 million was collected after PCCB uncovered irregularities in revenue transactions processed through Point of Sale (POS) machines linked to the TAUSI revenue management system.
According to Mr Mwakajinga, investigations revealed discrepancies between records generated by the TAUSI system and those maintained by financial institutions, resulting in inaccurate debt balances appearing in the accounts of some revenue collectors.
“The bureau provided recommendations to address the identified weaknesses, leading to the correction of the anomalies and the recovery of the outstanding revenue,” he said.
Beyond revenue collection, PCCB monitored the implementation of eight development projects worth more than TZS2.7 billion during the reporting period to ensure public funds were used efficiently and in accordance with value-for-money principles.
Mr Mwakajinga said technical advice issued by the bureau helped save or recover expenditures valued at more than TZS15.7 billion in development projects across key sectors, including education, health and water.
The bureau also intensified anti-corruption awareness campaigns aimed at encouraging greater public participation in the fight against graft.
During the three-month period, PCCB conducted 74 seminars and 19 public meetings, while supporting the establishment and strengthening of 100 anti-corruption clubs in schools and communities. The bureau also issued two press statements and participated in two radio programmes to educate the public on corruption prevention.
On the enforcement front, PCCB received 94 complaints from members of the public between January and March. Of these, 65 involved allegations of corruption and were subjected to further investigation, while 29 were found to fall outside the bureau’s mandate and were referred to relevant authorities.
Mr Mwakajinga urged citizens to continue reporting suspected corruption cases, saying public cooperation remains critical in strengthening transparency, accountability and good governance.
He noted that reports can be submitted through the toll-free hotline 113, the bureau’s telephone number 0738 150 143, or at the nearest PCCB office.
“The fight against corruption cannot be won by institutions alone. It requires the active participation of every citizen,” he said.
Residents welcomed the bureau’s efforts, saying the recovery of public funds and close monitoring of projects were helping to improve service delivery and ensure taxpayers receive value for money.
Khamis Mohamed, a resident of Kihonda, said PCCB’s interventions had boosted public confidence in government institutions.
“When public funds are protected and projects are completed on time, citizens can clearly see the benefits of their taxes. This strengthens trust in government and its institutions,” he said.
