Misungwi told to improve services
Mwanza Regional Commissioner CP Salum Hamduni has issued directives to the Misungwi District Council to improve water services, revenue collection, and education infrastructure. He emphasized the need for better urban planning to manage the town's rapid growth and the upcoming merger with Kwimba.
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Effective local governance and infrastructure development are critical for the economic stability and quality of life in rapidly expanding Tanzanian districts.
MWANZA: MWANZA Regional Commissioner, CP Salum Hamduni has directed Misungwi District Council to intensify efforts to improve water services, revenue collection and education infrastructure while ensuring proper planning for the rapidly growing town.
CP Hamduni issued the directive on Wednesday when addressing district leaders and residents at the Misungwi District Council Hall during his introductory visit to the district.
On water services, he acknowledged that although some areas have access to water, supply remained inadequate to meet residents’ needs.
He said he has already discussed the matter with the responsible minister and that preparations were underway to pay contractors so they could return to project sites and resume construction.
On revenue collection, CP Hamduni challenged the council to improve its performance, noting that it had failed to exceed its collection targets for three consecutive years.
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