THE PREVENTION And Combating
Of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) Is Investigating The Way Sh1.8 Billion In Tanzania
Social Action Fund (Tasaf) Funds Were Utilised.
Furthermore, The PCCB Office
In Arusha Is Also In The Process Of Taking To Court Three Individuals, Including
Government Officials, For Allegations Of Embezzling Sh428 Million.
The Head Of PCCB Arusha
Region, Ms Zawadi Ngailo, Told The Citizen’s Sister Paper, Mwananchi, Yesterday
That The Investigations In Question Concern Seven Dubiously Executed Projects
Commissioned By The Arusha City Council.
However, She Refrained
From Disclosing Details Of These Projects Until The Investigations Were
Completed.
Ngailo
Emphasised That Upon The Conclusion Of The Investigations, They Will Provide A
Comprehensive Report, And Individuals Found Culpable Will Be Prosecuted.
"Indeed, We Are
Currently Investigating Seven Projects Implemented By The Arusha City Council. However,
We Cannot Disclose The Specifics Of These Projects At This Time. Once The
Investigations Are Concluded, And If There Are Individuals To Be Prosecuted, You
Will Be Informed,” She Noted.
She Added That PCCB Is
Continuing With The Legal Proceedings Against Three Individuals.
Ngailo's Investigations
Follow The Recent Directive From The Newly Appointed Arusha Regional
Commissioner, Paul Makonda, Who Ordered PCCB To Expedite Investigations Into
The Alleged Embezzlement Of Sh428 Million By Tasaf Officials.
Makonda Further
Instructed For Scrutiny Of The Seven Tasaf Projects Valued At Over Sh1.8 Billion.
Makonda Reiterated His
Commitment To Fighting Corruption Within The Region, Emphasising That No
Individual, Regardless Of Their Position Or Affiliation, Will Be Spared If
Found Guilty Of Corruption.
"I Do Not Care About
The Status Of Any Institution's Leader, Their Political Affiliation, Or Their
Rank. Once It Is Found Involved In Corrupt Practices, The Law Will Take Its
Course. I Am Not Willing, And I Will Not Be Willing, To Betray My God," He
Asserted.