Morogoro. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has called on government institutions to urgently identify and close corruption loopholes, particularly in public procurement, project implementation and contract management, warning that more than 75 per cent of the national budget flows through these high-risk areas.
Speaking on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Morogoro, while representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the opening of the three-day Annual General Meeting of leaders of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), Nchemba said corruption continues to undermine service delivery and human dignity if it is not prevented early.
The Prime Minister assured delegates that the government is ready to make legal and administrative reforms whenever obstacles are identified that hinder PCCB’s mandate. He urged the bureau’s leadership to submit proposals openly and without hesitation, and directed closer cooperation between PCCB and the Public Leaders Ethics Secretariat to strengthen integrity and accountability among public servants.
Nchemba also appealed to citizens to work closely with PCCB by reporting corrupt practices, emphasizing that whistleblowers’ identities are protected. He further called for stronger engagement with the private sector, international partners, as well as youth and women, describing the fight against corruption as a shared national responsibility.
“Corruption degrades human dignity and weakens the delivery of social services. We must take preventive action before it causes greater harm. Corruption is a national agenda that concerns all sides of the United Republic of Tanzania,” he said.
Highlighting progress under the Sixth Phase Government, Nchemba said President Samia’s administration has strengthened PCCB by increasing staffing levels, budget allocations, infrastructure and undertaking legal reforms aimed at improving efficiency in the anti-corruption drive.
For his part, PCCB Director General Crispin Chalamila reported that between July and December 2025, the bureau recovered more than Sh60.2 billion through various investigative operations. The funds were redirected to priority social services, including health, education, water, electricity and infrastructure.
Chalamila added that during the same six-month period, the Republic won 68.8 per cent of 489 corruption cases concluded in court, a performance he said reflects the quality of investigations and strong collaboration between PCCB and the Judiciary of Tanzania.
In line with statutory requirements, Chalamila noted that a comprehensive performance report for the 2024/2025 financial year will soon be submitted to the President. He said public education on the dangers of corruption remained a key pillar of PCCB’s work, with awareness campaigns conducted among diverse groups from rural to urban communities.
