Vice-President Deogratias John Ndejembi has called on government ministries and institutions to connect their digital systems and share information to reduce bureaucracy, speed up service delivery and make it easier for citizens, especially young people, to access government services and economic opportunities.
Ndejembi made the call during the national climax of the 2026 Uhuru Torch Race at CCM Nelson Mandela Grounds in Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region, where he represented President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
He said government institutions should work together rather than operate separate systems that make it difficult for citizens to access services. The move is intended to improve coordination, reduce unnecessary procedures and ensure people benefit more easily from government programmes.
The Vice-President cited two ministries responsible for youth affairs that have developed digital systems that do not communicate with each other. He urged the ministries to integrate their systems so that young people can access employment opportunities, practical training and economic empowerment programmes more conveniently.
He said better coordination among government institutions would help ensure that opportunities intended for citizens reach the right people without unnecessary administrative barriers.
Ndejembi also called for continued efforts to fight corruption, drug abuse, HIV and AIDS, and poverty. He urged leaders to closely supervise development projects inspected during the Uhuru Torch Race to ensure they are completed properly and deliver value for public funds.
For citizens, effective project supervision is important in ensuring that public resources translate into tangible benefits, including improved services and development opportunities in their communities.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba urged Tanzanians to continue safeguarding the principles of peace, unity, patriotism and accountability championed by the Father of the Nation, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere.
Minister of State in the President’s Office responsible for Youth Development, Joel Nanauka, said the Uhuru Torch Race continues to encourage development and promote youth participation in economic activities.
National Uhuru Torch Race Leader Wazo Mwang’onda said citizens had commended development projects inspected during the race while calling for more economic empowerment opportunities for young people and women.
The conclusion of the 2026 Uhuru Torch Race coincided with the commemoration of the 27th anniversary of Mwalimu Nyerere’s death and the 26th National Youth Week Exhibition.
The event underscored the importance of accountable leadership, coordinated government services and greater access to economic opportunities, particularly for young people and women.
Improved cooperation among government institutions is expected to help reduce barriers to public services and make it easier for citizens to benefit from programmes designed to support their social and economic development.