Makonda wraps up Lake Zone tour after inspecting projects worth 253bn/-
Minister Paul Makonda concluded a four-day tour of Tanzania's Lake Zone, where he inspected development projects worth 253 billion shillings. He urged citizens and leaders to maintain peace and social cohesion while addressing community challenges through dialogue.
Why it matters
The visit underscores the government's focus on infrastructure development and political stability in the Mwanza region.
MWANZA: THE Minister for Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports, Paul Makonda has said that the citizens of Mwanza region must continue to safeguard peace, unity, and solidarity in order to create a favorable environment for the implementation of development activities.
Mr Makonda made the remarks on October 15, 2026, during a wrap-up meeting in Mwanza City.
He noted that peace is a crucial foundation for development, emphasizing that while citizens may hold differing views, they should not allow these differences to become sources of conflict or hatred.
Mr Makonda was in Mwanza region for a four-day visit, representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan on an official tour to inspect development projects.
Mr Makonda said that government officials, political parties, religious leaders, and elders have a responsibility to collaborate in strengthening peace and educating the community on the importance of maintaining stability.
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