Renewed calls for government to cut expenditure on vehicles
Brand new government vehicles lined up during a handing-over ceremony. Debate has been rekindles on how much the government spends on maintaining its vehicles and whether some of those resources could be put to better use elsewhere. PHOTO | FILE
Dar es Salaam. At a time when Tanzania is seeking billions of shillings to expand infrastructure, improve healthcare services, strengthen education and widen access to clean water, experts say one area that continues to deserve scrutiny is government spending on official vehicles.
The issue returned to the spotlight yesterday following renewed calls by Parliament Speaker Mussa Zungu for tighter controls on the purchase, maintenance and operation of government vehicles, arguing that substantial savings could be redirected towards national development priorities.
