Tanzania, May 20 -- Dodoma. The government has increased its defence budget by 17.57 percent as part of efforts to modernise the country's defence and strengthen operational readiness in response to emerging challenges.

Presenting the ministry's budget estimates in Parliament yesterday the minister for Defence and National Service, Dr Rhimo Nyansaho, requested lawmakers to approve Sh4.29 trillion for the 2026/27 financial year.

The allocation, which was shortly unanimously approved by MPs, is higher than the Sh3.65 trillion allocated in the 2025/26 financial year, reflecting what the government described as an investment in national defence capabilities, border security and military preparedness.

Dr Nyansaho said the ministry will prio...