DODOMA, June 17 -- MEMBERS of Parliament have urged the government to ensure that strong economic growth translates into tangible improvements in citizens livelihoods.

They argued that poverty reduction must remain at the centre of the countrys development agenda as implementation of Vision 2050 begins.

Contributing to the debate on the 2026/27 national budget in the National Assembly yesterday, legislators commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for maintaining macroeconomic stability and sustaining economic growth.

Mkinga MP Twaha Mwakioja (CCM) praised President Samia for steering the economy to a growth rate of 5.9 per cent, with projections indicating it could reach 6.3 per cent, while citing significant improvements in education,...