KIGOMA, July 20 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that peace and security are the fundamental pillars of national development, emphasizing that the success of major development projects depends on a stable, peaceful, and united society.

President Samia made the remarks today, July 20, 2026, in Kigoma after laying the foundation stone for the Tabora-Kigoma Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project and launching the construction of four cargo vessels together with the Kigoma Port modernization project.

She said the Sixth Phase Government will continue implementing major development projects, particularly in transport and logistics infrastructure, to stimulate economic growth and improve the livelihoods of Tanzanians. However, she stres...