Speaking at a public rally in Dar es Salaam, Dr Nchemba said state institutions must remain focused on serving citizens and addressing everyday challenges affecting communities across the country.
He said the administration of President Samia Suluhu Hassan was committed to ensuring development programmes translate into tangible improvements in people’s lives.
“The government exists to serve the people, and public institutions must ensure that citizens’ concerns are addressed without unnecessary delays,” the prime minister said during the rally held at Msimbazi Primary School grounds.
During his one-day tour of Dar es Salaam, Dr Nchemba also inspected major infrastructure projects aimed at improving transport connectivity and reducing the impact of flooding in vulnerable parts of the commercial capital.
Among the projects reviewed was the Mkwajuni Bridge, a 20-metre structure designed to improve movement in flood-prone neighbourhoods. The project is expected to cost about 11.6 billion Tanzanian shillings upon completion.
He also visited the Kigogo Bridge project, which includes a 50-metre bridge and more than 600 metres of connecting roads. The project is valued at approximately 17.7 billion Tanzanian shillings.
The government says the projects form part of broader urban infrastructure investments intended to ease traffic congestion, strengthen flood resilience and improve mobility in fast-growing urban areas.
On education, the prime minister said implementation of Tanzania’s planned curriculum reforms in 2028 would require the construction of more than 23,000 additional classrooms nationwide.
He said the reforms are aimed at improving the quality of education and equipping students with practical skills needed for the country’s social and economic development.
Preparations are underway to address financing, staffing and infrastructure requirements linked to the reforms, according to the government.
Dr Nchemba also acknowledged challenges facing the health sector, particularly shortages of medicines in some health facilities, but said measures were being implemented to improve the supply of essential drugs.
He urged Tanzanians to maintain unity and continue safeguarding national peace and stability, describing the Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar as a key pillar of national cohesion.
Notes to Editors
– The directive is normative (policy intent)—no enforcement mechanism or KPIs outlined; avoid overstating immediate impact.
– Infrastructure visits (bridges) serve as visible proof points, but are not the central policy issue.
– The education figure (23,000 classrooms) signals a significant fiscal and logistical burden—worth follow-up on budget allocation.
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