Budget 2025/26 seen as Tanzania’s first step towards economic self-reliance

Finance Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s budget for the 2025/26 financial year has been described as a crucial starting point in the country’s journey towards economic self-reliance, especially at a time when some international donors are scaling down aid or shifting their priorities elsewhere.

This was emphasised by Advocate Senior Manager of the Tax Department at Ernst & Young (EY), Freddy Rugangila,