COAST REGION, Aug. 25 -- BAGAMOYO District Council in the Coast Region has officially been upgraded to a Town Council status, following a government directive issued by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Minister in the Presidents Office (Regional Administration and Local Government), Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa said on Friday during his working tour of the region that the Head of State had issued directives for the district to be upgraded to Town Council.

“Our President had given directives for your district to be upgraded to Town Council. This has already been done, Bagamoyo District is now Bagamoyo Town Council. This means preparations for town planning will start as soon as possible,” said Mr Mchengerwa.

He directed his ministry ...