DODOMA, May 23 -- THE National Assembly yesterday approved a 2.5tri/- budget for the Ministry of Works after the government outlined plans to accelerate implementation of strategic road projects and strengthen financing mechanisms aimed at transforming the countrys transport infrastructure.

Winding up debate on the ministrys budget estimates for the 2026/27 financial year in the National Assembly in Dodoma, Minister for Works Mr Abdallah Ulega said the government remains committed to completing major economic roads, bridges and dual carriageways to strengthen connectivity, improve cargo transportation and support economic growth.

He said under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the government has already constructed more than 1,400 kilometr...