Dodoma. Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba on April 1 tabled the Prime Minister’s Office budget estimates in Parliament, outlining government priorities for the 2026/27 financial year and signalling an expanded fiscal footprint anchored on employment creation, coordination of public institutions and implementation of long-term national development strategies.
Presenting the proposals in Dodoma, Dr Nchemba asked Members of Parliament to approve Sh12.5 trillion for the Prime Minister’s Office and its affiliated institutions.
The figure marks a significant increase compared to the previous financial year. The rise is largely attributed to a substantial allocation to the Regional Administration and Local Government (RALG) portfolio.
He said the proposed budget is designed to strengthen the government’s capacity to deliver services at grassroots level.
Emphasis has been placed on improving efficiency in local government authorities, enhancing supervision of development projects and accelerating service delivery in key sectors such as health, education and infrastructure.
Dr Nchemba told the House that employment creation remains a central priority.
He said the government will intensify efforts to generate jobs through public investment, private sector facilitation and targeted youth empowerment programmes.
Special attention will be given to skills development and support for small and medium enterprises.
He further noted that implementation of the National Development Dira 2050 will guide policy direction.
The Vision seeks to transform Tanzania into a high-income economy driven by industrialisation, innovation and human capital development.
The Prime Minister said the budget will support preparatory work and early-stage programmes aligned with the Vision’s objectives.
Coordination of government business also featured prominently in the presentation.
Dr Nchemba said the Prime Minister’s Office will continue to play a central role in ensuring ministries, departments and agencies work in a coherent manner.
This includes monitoring performance, resolving implementation bottlenecks and ensuring alignment with national priorities.
The budget allocates resources for disaster management and emergency response.
Dr Nchemba said the government will strengthen institutional capacity to respond to natural and man-made disasters.
This includes improving early warning systems, enhancing coordination among response agencies and ensuring timely support to affected communities.
He also highlighted ongoing reforms aimed at improving public administration.
These include efforts to enhance accountability, streamline procedures and reduce bureaucratic delays.
The government will continue to invest in digital systems to improve transparency and efficiency in service delivery.
On local government authorities, the Prime Minister said the increased allocation will support development projects at district and municipal levels.
Funds will be directed towards construction of schools, health facilities, roads and water infrastructure. He stressed the need for prudent use of resources and strict adherence to financial regulations.
Members of Parliament are expected to scrutinise the estimates through committee deliberations before approval.
Lawmakers will assess the alignment of the proposed expenditure with national priorities, as well as the feasibility of implementation.
Dr Nchemba called for collective responsibility in advancing the country’s development agenda.
He urged legislators to support the budget, noting that its successful execution will depend on cooperation across all arms of government.
The tabling of the budget marks a key step in Tanzania’s annual fiscal process.
It sets the stage for detailed debate on spending priorities and policy direction for the coming financial year.
