The government has commissioned a new TZS 1.63 billion office for the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Morogoro, underscoring its commitment to strengthening the country's anti-corruption institutions and enhancing oversight of public resources.
The modern regional office, located in Kihonda Kilimanjaro in Morogoro Municipality, is part of a nationwide programme aimed at expanding PCCB’s infrastructure and improving its ability to investigate corruption cases and deliver services to the public.
Speaking during the inauguration, PCCB Director General Crispin Francis Chalamila said the investment demonstrates the Sixth Phase Government’s determination to build stronger institutions capable of safeguarding public funds and promoting accountability.
He said the government has continued to support the anti-corruption agency through increased funding, recruitment of personnel, provision of working tools and construction of modern offices across the country.
“The scale of investment being made in PCCB infrastructure reflects the government’s continued commitment to strengthening the fight against corruption,” Chalamila said.
He revealed that PCCB currently operates 145 offices nationwide, comprising 28 regional offices, 111 district offices and six special centres. However, only 70 of these offices are housed in buildings owned by the institution, while many others continue to operate from rented premises.
To address the challenge, PCCB is implementing the construction of 11 new office buildings during the 2025/26 financial year, including one regional office and 10 district offices.
“Morogoro is among the regions that have benefited early from this programme of constructing permanent office facilities,” he said.
According to PCCB Director of Property Management, Dr Emmanuel Kiyabo, the project was completed at a cost of TZS 1,627,857,615.81, slightly above the initial budget of TZS 1.6 billion.
He said the additional expenditure, equivalent to about 1.74 percent of the original budget, resulted from technical improvements made during construction, including installation of automated gate systems, expansion of paved areas and enhancement of access roads leading to the facility.
The project commenced on March 6, 2025, and was initially scheduled for completion on January 5, 2026. However, it was finalized on March 30, 2026, after experiencing delays caused by shortages of roofing materials, delays in the delivery of glass-wall components, heavy rains and temporary interruptions associated with the 2025 General Election period.
Implemented under a Design and Build model through collaboration between the PCCB and the Tanzania Prisons Service (TPS), the project brought together technical experts from both institutions in design, supervision and construction.
The facility includes a one-storey office block, a guard house, generator house, modern perimeter fencing, parking areas, landscaped surroundings, a 60,000-litre water storage system and other supporting infrastructure.
Beyond the commissioning of the building, Chalamila called for greater public participation in monitoring development projects, arguing that citizen oversight remains critical in preventing misuse of public resources.
He urged local authorities to ensure communities have access to information about projects being implemented in their areas, including project budgets and expenditure details, to strengthen transparency and accountability.
“Citizens must be informed about projects taking place in their communities and be encouraged to monitor their implementation. This is essential for ensuring value for money and preventing opportunities for corruption,” he said.
He also emphasized the importance of investing in anti-corruption education among young people through school-based Anti-Corruption Clubs, describing youth engagement as a key pillar in building a culture of integrity for future generations.
The inauguration was attended by regional leaders, members of the Regional Security Committee, PCCB officials, students from Anti-Corruption Clubs and representatives of various development organizations.
