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The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Tanzania has identified irregularities in 913 of 1,864 monitored public projects. Director General Crispin Chalamila reported to President Samia Suluhu Hassan that investigations have begun on 66 projects, a decrease from the previous year. He emphasized the need for improved oversight to address ongoing challenges in project management.
Africa-Press – Tanzania. The Director General of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB), Crispin Chalamila, has revealed that the agency identified irregularities in 913 out of 1,864 public projects that were monitored.
Chalamila disclosed this on March 30, 2026, at the State House in Dar es Salaam while presenting a report to President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
He noted that investigations have been initiated in 66 of the projects, a decrease compared to 92 projects recorded in the 2023/2024 period. He attributed this improvement to enhanced monitoring mechanisms by the anti-corruption agency.
Despite the progress, Chalamila highlighted several persistent challenges, including weak contract management, payments for unexecuted work, failure to deduct withholding tax, poor quality of work and materials, non-compliance with the Public Procurement Act of 2022, and payments exceeding agreed contract terms.
He further urged project supervisors—including Permanent Secretaries, Regional Administrative Secretaries, local government directors, and heads of public institutions—to strengthen oversight in order to prevent the recurrence of such irregularities annually.
The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) was established in Tanzania to combat corruption in public sectors. Over the years, the agency has faced numerous challenges, including inadequate oversight and enforcement of procurement laws. Recent efforts have focused on enhancing monitoring mechanisms to improve accountability in public projects, reflecting a growing commitment to transparency and good governance in Tanzania’s public sector. The agency’s findings highlight the ongoing issues that need addressing to ensure effective use of public funds.
