Budget of 361 Billion Shillings for Dar es Salaam City Council for 2026/27
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TLDR
- The Dar es Salaam City Council has a budget of 361 billion Shillings for the fiscal year 2026/27.
- 179 billion Shillings is expected to come from internal revenue, while 181 billion Shillings will be sourced from the central government.
- The budget reflects an improvement in the council's ability to collect internal revenue, aiming for greater financial independence.
- The long-term goal is to increase internal revenue to better meet the council's needs, including staff salaries.
- The strengthening of business activities and the economy in the city is seen as a key opportunity to enhance revenue and improve service delivery.