DODOMA, April 18 -- THE government plans to open up 45,000 new public service jobs in the 2026/2027 fiscal year, in a move aimed at addressing staffing gaps while improving efficiency and accountability across state institutions.

This was announced yesterday in the National Assembly by Minister of State in the Presidents Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance, Mr Ridhiwani Kikwete, while tabling the 2026/27 revenue and expenditure estimates for his docket.

“We plan to process permits for 45,000 new job positions to fill vacancies that will be approved in the staffing structures of public institutions, as part of efforts to strengthen service delivery,” he said.

He added that the move is intended to ensure ins...