President Samia Fires RC and DC

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – President Samia Suluhu Hassan has fired the Regional Commissioner (RC) for Shinyanga, Zainab Telack, and the District Commissioner (DC) for Kahama, Festo Kiswaga. The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 29, 2023, by the Permanent Secretary in the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (RALG), Prof. Riziki Shemdoe. According to Prof. Shemdoe, the President’s decision was based on the poor performance of the two officials in carrying out their duties. He cited specific incidents where both Telack and Kiswaga had failed to implement government directives and address the concerns of citizens. “The President has made it clear that she will not tolerate any form of dereliction of duty,” said Prof. Shemdoe. “She expects all government officials to be responsive to the needs of the people and to work diligently to improve their lives.” Telack had been in office since 2021, while Kiswaga had been serving as DC for Kahama since 2022. Both officials have been replaced with new appointees who will be announced in due course. The President’s decision has been met with mixed reactions. Some citizens have welcomed the dismissal of the two officials, citing their poor performance and lack of accountability. However, others have expressed concern that the President’s decision may create a culture of fear and discourage government officials from taking bold decisions. The Tanzanian government has emphasized that the dismissals are not politically motivated and are intended to improve governance and service delivery at the local level. The President has called on all government officials to focus on their duties and to serve the people with dedication and integrity.## Presidential Appointments## Presidential Appointments

Regional Commissioners

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Simiyu Regional Commissioner:

Kenan Kihongosi *

Momba District Commissioner:

Elias Mwandobo *

Nanyumbu District Commissioner:

Christopher Magala

Judiciary

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Clerk of the Court of Appeal:

George Herbert ## Appointments Background * President Samia Suluhu Hassan revoked the appointment of Dr. Yahya Nawala as Simiyu Regional Commissioner. * Dr. Stephen Mwakajumlo was also removed as Nanyumbu District Commissioner. * The appointments of the new officials aim to fill the vacant positions created by the revocations. ## Swearing-In Ceremony The swearing-in ceremony for the new Regional Commissioner and Court of Appeals Clerk will be scheduled and announced later.President Samia Suluhu Hassan has terminated the appointments of Regional Commissioner (RC) and District Commissioner (DC) for their failure to address areas of responsibility. According to a statement released by the Directorate of Presidential Communications, Dr. Wilson Kabwe and Col. Michael Msongelwa have been terminated from their positions as RC and DC for Tabora and Butiama districts, respectively. President Hassan’s decision follows a recent visit to the affected districts, where she observed inadequate oversight and poor performance in addressing developmental issues. The President expressed disappointment at the leaders’ inability to meet the expectations of their communities. “The President has made it clear that she expects all leaders to be responsible and accountable for the progress of their areas,” the statement reads. “Those who fail to meet these expectations will be held responsible and face consequences.” President Hassan further urged all government officials to prioritize public service and work diligently to improve the lives of Tanzanians. She emphasized the importance of accountability, transparency, and integrity in government operations. The termination of these two officials serves as a reminder to all government leaders of the importance of discharging their duties effectively and delivering tangible results for the people they serve.