DODOMA, April 4 -- THE government is undertaking a detailed assessment to determine the cost and scope of expanding drainage systems at Mbugani and Kivukoni areas in Geita Municipality as part of efforts to address persistent flooding.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Ministers Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), Mr Reuben Kwagilwa, said the assessment is being conducted by the Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA).

He made the remarks in the National Assembly on Thursday while responding to a basic question from Mr Chacha Wambura (CCM–Geita Urban), who sought clarification on government plans to construct and rehabilitate drainage infrastructure in the two areas.

Mr Kwagilwa said Mbugani and Kivuk...