Tanzania, April 17 -- Dodoma. The government has unveiled plans to recruit 45,000 new civil servants in the 2026/27 financial year, backed by a proposed budget of Sh1.6 trillion aimed at improving public service delivery and strengthening governance systems.

The proposed allocation marks an increase of nearly Sh200 billion from the Sh1.4 trillion approved by Parliament for the 2025/26 fiscal year.

Presenting the budget estimates in Parliament on Friday, April 17, 2026, the Minister of State in the President's Office (Public Service Management and Good Governance), Ridhiwani Kikwete, outlined key priorities including employment creation, payroll reforms and institutional efficiency.

He said the government plans to issue permits for 45,0...