DODOMA – During yesterday’s debate on the Prime Minister’s Office budget at the National Assembly, members highlighted several critical issues concerning public welfare. The primary points discussed included declining food security measures, delayed execution of the Msimbazi River Basin development plan in Dar es Salaam, and inadequacies within the national education sector.
These topics were brought forward by parliamentarians Neema Lugangira, Bonnah Kamoli, and Shamsi Vuai Nahodha during discussions about the fiscal year 2025/26 funding allocations intended for various governmental bodies under the supervision of the Prime Minister’s Office. According to data released by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa earlier this week, the executive branch seeks legislative endorsement for approximately TZS 782.08 billion allocated towards these entities along with funds designated specifically for parliamentary operations.
Special Seat Member Ms. Neema Lugangira expressed her dissatisfaction regarding ongoing lapses in maintaining appropriate levels of consumer protection related to edible goods available locally and internationally. She conveyed deep frustration stemming from perceived shortcomings exhibited by regulatory authorities like TBS (the Tanzania Bureau of Standards).
“Frankly speaking,” stated Ms. Lugangira, “food quality oversight remains insufficient—this situation demands urgent redressal rather than being treated merely as another profit-driven enterprise.”
She underscored that safeguarding citizens’ dietary well-being ought to supersede economic considerations entirely. Additionally, she recalled past decisions made jointly between lawmakers and administrators aimed at integrating certain functions previously handled independently into broader organizational structures managed directly via ministries overseeing healthcare services instead.
Segerea District Representative Mr. Bonnah Kamoli echoed similar sentiments emphasizing immediate action needed pertaining improvements planned around waterways located near densely populated urban centers where recurring episodes of inundation pose significant threats to human settlements situated nearby.
“We’ve witnessed repeated instances wherein heavy precipitation triggers widespread submergence affecting thousands living close to affected zones,” remarked Mr. Kamoli highlighting longstanding grievances shared among constituents residing adjacent to riverside districts frequently subjected to seasonal deluges impacting livelihood prospects adversely.
Lastly, nominated representative Ms. Shamsi Vuai Nahodha articulated his views relating systemic flaws inherent within curricular frameworks guiding academic pursuits throughout secondary schools nationwide pointing out deficiencies leading toward unpreparedness amongst young adults entering workforce lacking requisite skill sets required successfully competing globally today.
He advocated revisiting established pedagogical paradigms favoring experiential modes of instruction designed fostering intrinsic motivations aligned closely personal aptitudes enabling individuals realizing full potentialities achievable through pursuit avenues truly resonant individual passions and aspirations.
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