Tanzania, March 29 -- Dodoma. Members of Parliament (MPs) are facing a heavy task over the next 87 days in Dodoma as the third sitting of the 13th Parliament commences Tuesday, March 31, 2026, marking the first budget session of the sixth government's second term.

Various groups have placed six key expectations on MPs to ensure the upcoming budget addresses the needs of Tanzanians, particularly focusing on capital empowerment.

Citizens are calling for a self-reliant budget, removal of troublesome taxes, establishment of an African minerals market, monitoring of changing agricultural seasons, and psychological readiness in case global instability persists.

The government has announced that the 2026/27 budget is expected to total Sh62.33...