TABORA, Sept. 8 -- TABORA Municipal Council has been urged to accelerate local revenue collection to speed up the implementation of development projects across all wards.

Tabora District Commissioner, Ms Upendo Wella issued the directive while addressing experts, executive officers, councillors, party leaders, representatives of institutions and security agencies.

She said although the government continues to channel substantial funds to councils for development projects, local authorities must strengthen their own-source revenue collection instead of relying solely on central government allocations.

“Council revenue is crucial because it helps fast-track development projects and ensures initiatives launched in every ward are com...