Long-term Goal to Increase Internal Revenue for Dar es Salaam City Council
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TLDR
- The Ilala District Commissioner, Edward Mpogolo, stated that improved revenue collection systems established by the government under President Samia Suluhu Hassan have enabled the Dar es Salaam City Council to enhance.
- On August 4, 2026, during a visit by the Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Prof. Palamagamba John Kabudi, Mpogolo highlighted the council's budget of 361 billion Tanzanian Shillings for the 2026/27.
- Of the total budget, 179 billion Shillings is expected to come from internal revenue, while 181 billion Shillings will be sourced from the central government.
- Mpogolo emphasized that the long-term goal is to increase internal revenue to allow the council to better meet its financial needs, including staff salaries.
- He noted that the growth of business activities and the economy in the city presents a significant opportunity to boost revenue and improve service delivery to citizens.