Mnyeti orders councils to clear contractor debts
Geita Regional Commissioner Alexander Mnyeti has ordered district councils to settle verified debts owed to contractors immediately. He emphasized that public servants must prioritize service delivery and address citizen grievances to maintain public trust.
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This directive reflects efforts to improve administrative efficiency and fiscal accountability in regional government operations.
GEITA: NEWLY appointed Geita Regional Commissioner, Mr Alexander Mnyeti, has directed all district councils to clear verified contractor debts, warning that his administration will not tolerate unjustified payment delays.
Mr Mnyeti issued the directive after officially assuming office on September 3, while addressing regional government staff who gathered to welcome him.
He said it was unacceptable for contractors with valid documentation to remain unpaid, saying such delays only fuel unnecessary complaints against the government.
“Directors, I ask you to reduce debts that have no justification. If someone has provided a service worth more than three million shillings, that is a debt within your capacity to pay, so pay it,” Mr Mnyeti said.
He added: “I would not like to hear that someone is demanding 200,000/- from a council when the debt is clear and the person has all the necessary documents. On that, I will not accept excuses.”
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