Dr Magufuli highlighted here how the government could collect more revenues from the seaport to enhance social services, vowing to put to end cases of tax dodging. "There are some countries in this world which depends solely on ports to run their economies.
If elected I will ensure that the government receives it fair share of revenue from Dar es Salaam Port," the presidential candidate of the ruling party declared. At campaign rallies conducted at Kisarawe Constituency in Coast Region and Ukonga Constituency in Dar es Salaam, Dr Magufuli was seemingly unimpressed that the economy was not receiving a considerable boost from the harbour as it should.
"The country could have benefited more in term of revenue collections from the seaport but this is not true due to cheating of taxes. I am aware that there are traders who import goods but they do not pay taxes; entrust me with the presidency and I will deal with them", he vowed.
The presidential hopeful declared as well that if given the mandate of presidency his government will oversee implementation of the envisaged dry port in Kisarawe. The facility is aimed at checking congestion at Dar es Salaam port and improving efficiency.
"The dry port and envisaged Kisarawe Industrial Park will encourage setting up of industries and this will create more jobs and foster the economy of this area and the country at large," he told a campaign rally in Kisarawe.
He went on to boast that when serving as Works Minister he managed to spearhead creation of over one million jobs for local contractors in the construction industry. Speaking in Ukonga Constituency, the presidential aspirant explained how his government will address traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam through improvement of infrastructure.
"A contract for construction of a flyover bridge at Tazara area will be signed today (yesterday) not to mention the Kigamboni Bridge whose erection is in final stages in addition to the Bus Rapid Transit project , these initiatives will considerably check congestion," he elaborated.
Adding; "The government has already secured 200bn/- from the government of Korea for implementation of a 7.4 kilometre flyover from Coco Beach to Dar es Salaam."
He as well pledged to improve city train services as another measure of tackling irritating and time-consuming traffic congestion in the metropolitan. In regard to shortage of water, Dr Magufuli was optimistic that the ongoing expansion of water processing plants at upper and lower Ruvu will address scarcity of the precious liquid.
Upon completion of the expansion work, the two plants are expected to double their production capacity from 3.5 to 7.5 million litres of water per day.
On his part, the CCM parliamentary aspirant for Kisarawe, Mr Suleiman Jafo, requested Dr Magufuli to fast track implementation of the dry port, assuring the presidential aspirant that electorates in the constituency will endorse him for the top office.
Meanwhile, CCM Union presidential running mate Ms Samia Suluhu Hassan, has warned public servants against diverting funds provided by Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) meant for poor families to help alleviate poverty in the country. Ms Hassan also promised to establish how much is need to provide electricity to residents of Nkenge Constituency and elsewhere through the Rural Energy Agency (REA).
The running mate made the statements following complaints by residents of Nkenge through the party's parliamentary candidate, Dr Diodorus Kamala. Speaking during a campaign rally at Bwajai area in Misenyi district, Kagera region, Ms Hassan caution public servant who misuse funds meant for poor families to stop the practice immediately.
"I would call on public servants to stop the practice immediately. The funds should be used for their intended purpose which is educating poor children and catering for other basic family needs and not otherwise," she said.
Ms Hassan Samia warned such civil servants of legal action once the party is elected into office, saying that poor families under TASAF programs for poverty alleviation should not be asked to pay for any expenses until they become economically stable. Commenting on electricity, Ms Hassan said the required fee to be paid by villagers to get access to electricity is 27,000/- and not the 63, 000/- they are asked to pay.
"I will find out whether the amount has been increased and by what rate," she said, expressing doubt over the increase especially during the campaign period. She assured the residents of the area that if CCM is re-elected into office, the new government will be committed in ensuring each village is connected to electricity.
Speaking at the campaign rally, Dr Kamala complained over increased charges from 27,000/- to 63,000/- of electricity connection charges imposed on Nkenge residents.
On TASAF funds provided to poor families, Dr Kamala blamed public servants of diverting the funds by asking poor families to contribute to other activities instead of the intended use.
Culled from Daily News
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