Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has directed the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in the Shinyanga Region to investigate projects that have been the subject of complaints regarding delays and substandard construction. He requested that the report be submitted directly to him so that appropriate action can be taken.
He issued this directive on November 9, 2026, during a public meeting held at the JASCO grounds in Ngokolo Ward, Shinyanga Municipality, following complaints concerning the implementation of projects involving roads, a bus terminal, and a market.
“Please assist by looking into these areas that have been the subject of complaints. I want to receive the report personally so that I can take swift action,” he said, addressing the Shinyanga Regional Head of the PCCB.
He stated that the Government will not tolerate a situation where citizens are deprived of the benefits of projects for which funds have already been allocated.
“We will take stern action if we uncover any misappropriation of funds or negligence in any area,” he asserted.
The Member of Parliament for Shinyanga Urban, who also serves as the Minister of Home Affairs, Patrobas Katambi, raised concerns regarding the pace of construction for the bus terminal and the road leading to the Shinyanga Regional Referral Hospital—projects being implemented under the TACTIC initiative.
Katambi also questioned the quality of construction on the Old Shinyanga–Bubiki road, noting that some sections are already deteriorating before the work has even been completed. Regarding the main market, he has requested the Central Government to provide additional funds to complete its construction, noting that the municipality has been using its own internal revenue to implement the project.
In response to these points, the Prime Minister stated that an audit will determine the status of the projects in question, enabling the Government to take appropriate action.
Dr. Mwigulu emphasized that leaders and officials at all levels must fulfill their responsibilities to ensure that citizens benefit from the funds allocated for development.
