Improvement of Business Activities and Economy in Dar es Salaam
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- The District Commissioner of Ilala, 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.
- On August 4, 2026, Mpogolo spoke during a visit by the Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Prof. Palamagamba John Kabudi, who was inspecting development project implementations in Dar es Salaam.
- For the 2026/27 financial year, the City Council has a budget of 361 billion Tanzanian Shillings, with 179 billion expected from internal revenue and 181 billion from the central government.
- Mpogolo emphasized that the improved revenue collection systems provide a solid foundation for the City Council to become more financially independent in the future.
- He noted that the long-term goal is to increase internal revenue to better finance its needs, including staff salaries, in line with the National Development Vision 2050.