83.9 Billion Shillings Debt Alleged for Various Water Service Customers in Tanzania

TLDR

• A total debt of 83.9 billion Tanzanian Shillings is alleged for various water service customers in Tanzania.
• The debt was presented to the Parliamentary Committee on Water and Environment during a session in Dodoma.
• Committee Chairman Jackson Kiswaga emphasized the need for the government to address the debt to improve water services for citizens.
• Water Minister Jumaa Aweso stated that measures are being taken, including the implementation of prepaid payment systems to collect debts during water service payments.
• Aweso highlighted that operational costs such as electricity, water treatment chemicals, human resources, and maintenance contribute to the expenses of providing water services.