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- Jul 3, 2015
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Mwigulu: President Samia does not want to run the Government with unjust money; she cares about justice
Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has stated that Tanzania has an exemplary President who cares about justice and the welfare of citizens, emphasizing that when President Samia took office, she promised not to govern the Government with money gained through injustice, but rather to uphold the rights and dignity of Tanzanians. Mwigulu made this statement today, January 8, 2026, while speaking to motorcycle drivers, auto-rickshaw (bajaj) drivers, and petty traders (wamachinga) at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam.
Mwigulu emphasized that the Government wants all citizens' grievances submitted to public offices to be resolved quickly, warning that public servants who ignore them will face stern measures, including dismissal. He urged government officials to recognize that their positions are meant to serve the people. He encouraged citizens not to fear submitting their grievances, promising that the Government will continue to create an enabling business environment for low-income groups.
On their part, the traders explained the challenges they face, including the availability of Council loans issued based on personal connections (nepotism). The 'guardian and advisor to the bodaboda, machinga, and mama lishe' groups, Shaban Omary Matwebe, asked Mwigulu to empower these groups through special development funds, the establishment of SACCOS, and the formation of a special commission to collect their grievances and recommendations nationwide for government action.
Regarding the President's Statement:
When she entered office on April 6, 2021, President Samia showed her intention to remove unjust taxes or those levied unfairly (which caused conflicts), emphasizing fair tax payment and ending the oppression of businesspeople, but also asking businesspeople to stop delaying development by not paying due taxes. She reiterated this statement in April 2024, saying it is saddening that BUSINESS PEOPLE have become the ones defrauding tax collection authorities and urging them to stop.
In January 2025, during the Taxpayer Awards, she was quoted as emphasizing that "Injustice is not a good thing; those who evade tax must recognize that they are committing an injustice; likewise, TRA officials who make incorrect assessments are also committing an injustice."
Citizens' Views:
Some citizens have expressed fatigue with stern statements from leaders that are not accompanied by implementation, insisting that if a leader has truly "fired themselves," accountability should be seen in action, not just in public directives followed by silence. They said that only actions will restore public trust in the Government.
Other opinions noted that citizens do not need pity from any leader; instead, they want justice, emphasizing that this is not optional but a fundamental duty of the Government to its people.
Kipangula: Who were those who wanted the Media to broadcast the events of October 29, and for what purpose?
One day after the Journalists Accreditation Board (JAB) issued a warning to journalists who were not meeting legal criteria, the Board's Acting Director, Patrick Kipangula, came forward to answer questions that continued to be raised by the public.
Kipangula questioned the claims that the media should have broadcast the events of October 29 live, asking: "Who are those who wanted these events broadcast? And for what purpose?"
Kipangula emphasized that a media outlet cannot build credibility by inciting or spreading violence, but rather by taking a role in preventing it. He added that some foreign media outlets reporting on the October 29 events in the country did not follow the required procedures and journalistic ethics.
He also clarified that JAB does not exist to control journalists, but rather to nurture and guide them and ensure the profession adheres to established laws and standards. According to him, the accreditation exercise did not target journalists critical of the Government, but targeted those who lacked the qualifications or criteria to practice journalism.
Furthermore, Kipangula claimed that during the election, media outlets in the country did not show political partisanship but took precautions to help preserve the country's peace and image.
Citizens' Views:
His statements have sparked massive debates among citizens and stakeholders in the media sector. Many have criticized Kipangula's stance, claiming it clearly indicates that the Board and the Ministry intended to control those criticizing the Government. Citizens view the failure of journalists to report on the October 29 events as evidence of the board's weakness and a lack of press freedom.
Others have questioned why journalists in the country broadcast 'bad' news about other countries like Congo; do they not see that by doing so, they reduce tourists and build a negative image of that country, which might differ from reality, causing panic and contributing to the continuation of their conflict?
Samia makes appointments: Makonda appointed as Minister of Information, Simbachawene sacked as Minister of Home Affairs
President Samia has reshuffled the Cabinet, sacking George Boniface Taguluvala Simbachawene as Minister of Home Affairs. The position has now been handed to Patrobas Paschal Katambi, who was the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade.
Aside from these changes, President Samia has made appointments and transfers of other leaders, including Prof. Palamagamba Kabudi, who has been appointed as Minister of State, President's Office – State House (Special Duties), and Paul Makonda, who has been appointed as Minister of Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports. Concurrently, the President has appointed Minister Rajab Salum as an Ambassador, with the swearing-in of all appointees scheduled for January 13, 2026, at the Chamwino State House, Dodoma.
Prior to these appointments and revocations, on January 1, 2026, there was a hint on JamiiForums that changes were expected and that Minister Rajab would be appointed as an Ambassador.
Citizens' Views:
Some citizens have stated that the changes in appointments and dismissals of confident leaders are peripheral, claiming the main goal was to give Paul Makonda a full ministerial position.
Others have questioned the reasons for the removal of Simbachawene, the former Minister of Home Affairs, referring to some of his recent statements instructing the Police to follow legal procedures and rebuking arbitrary arrests and violations of the law; statements that showed a difference in perspective between him and the Government.
Additionally, others are left wondering why Minister Rajab became an Ambassador, given the closeness he appeared to have with President Samia, and they feel that being sent to an Embassy will reduce his proximity to the President. This led citizens to recall the hint posted by a JamiiForums stakeholder on January 1, 2026, that Minister Rajab would later become an Ambassador and that he was unhappy with those decisions.
