Hassan Magulumali
Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has directed the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Shinyanga Region to investigate development projects facing complaints over delays and substandard construction, demanding that investigation findings be submitted directly to him for swift action.
He issued the directive on Monday, November 9, 2026, during a public meeting held at JASCO Grounds in Ngokolo Ward, Shinyanga Municipality, following complaints from residents about the implementation of road construction, bus terminal and market projects.
Addressing the regional PCCB leadership, Dr Nchemba instructed the anti-corruption agency to examine the concerns raised and establish whether there had been negligence, misuse of public funds or other irregularities in the execution of the projects.
“Please help us investigate these areas that have attracted complaints. I want to receive the report personally so that I can take action quickly,” he said.
The Prime Minister stressed that the government would not tolerate situations in which citizens fail to benefit from development projects despite public funds having already been allocated.
“We will take strong action if we establish that there has been any misuse of funds or negligence in any of these areas,” he said.
Earlier, Shinyanga Urban Member of Parliament and Minister for Home Affairs, Patrobas Katambi, raised concerns over the pace of construction of the bus terminal and the road leading to Shinyanga Regional Referral Hospital under the Tanzania Cities Transforming Infrastructure and Competitiveness (TACTIC) Project.
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Katambi also questioned the quality of construction work on the Old Shinyanga–Bubiki Road, alleging that some sections were deteriorating before the project had been completed.
On the Shinyanga Central Market project, he appealed to the central government to provide additional funding to facilitate its completion, explaining that the municipality had been relying on its own-source revenue to finance the construction.
Responding to the concerns, Dr Nchemba said the proposed investigations would establish the actual situation surrounding the projects and provide a basis for the government to take appropriate measures.
He emphasised that leaders and public officials at all levels must fulfil their responsibilities and ensure that public resources allocated for development deliver tangible benefits to citizens.
The directive reinforces the government’s position that accountability, proper supervision and value for money must remain central to the implementation of publicly funded infrastructure projects.
The investigations are expected to clarify the concerns raised by residents and local leaders, while determining whether corrective or disciplinary measures are necessary.
