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Adeladius Makwega – Mbagala
“On March 25, 2026, the former Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office – TAMISEMI, Reuben Kwagilwa, issued instructions to relieve the Internal Auditor of the Mwanza City Council of his duties due to failure to perform his responsibilities. This followed the disappearance of important documents related to the construction of the Health Department building, which was built approximately 12 years ago but remains incomplete.”
On April 8, 2026, the appointing authority for ministers in Tanzania transferred Mr. Kagwila to the Ministry of Union and Environment. This greatly surprised Mwanakwetu, who wondered whether the appointing authority recognized Mr. Kagwila’s contributions at TAMISEMI. Or is it that when you are a leader in Tanzania, you simply receive your salary and let everything else run as it is? Do we truly understand the proper use of our human resources?
“You may have a hoe, a machete, a slasher, a rake, and an axe—these are all farming tools. But to succeed in farming, the farmer must know how to use the right tool, in the right place, at the right time.”
If the Mwanza City Council does not have documents from 12 years ago (2014), it is laughable and an insult to the citizens of Mwanza. History shows that this area was officially established as a trading center in 1892 (134 years ago), became a municipality in 1978 (48 years ago), and a city in 2000 (26 years ago). Losing documents from 2014 is dangerous—it means anything can happen in this public office, yet one of the key responsibilities of any institution is to preserve public records.
Therefore, Mr. Reuben Kagwila, as a leader at TAMISEMI, demonstrated competence. He should have been allowed to continue working there or even be promoted within the same ministry. Transferring him to Environment and Union denies Tanzanians the opportunity to have their issues addressed. This raises many unanswered questions, including the failure to recognize that this ‘farming tool’ is now being used in the wrong place.
Indeed, a similar
mistake was made by our appointing authority with Dr. Seleiman Serera, who was
moved from the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports to another ministry, while
wrongdoers celebrated.
Dr. Serera, being a lawyer, could have helped stabilize matters, yet later the
Arusha Stadium contract was signed at nearly double the cost—from 187 billion
to 338.54 billion.
The proper use of human resources is very important. Decision-makers should not assume they see more than society. They must recognize that society knows its capable individuals—and even those making decisions are well known. Therefore, careful consideration and prioritizing the interests of the majority is essential.
These are the kinds of mistakes often made by our ministries. Leaders tend to focus on personal interests, acting as if ministries exist for them alone—for the Minister and Permanent Secretary—forgetting that these institutions existed long before them. If your personal interests last only five or ten years, what about the long-term interests of over 72 million Tanzanians?
The Ministry of Culture, Arts and Sports made a serious human resource mistake four years ago by transferring several individuals. One example is the Director of Infrastructure, Alex Mkenyenge (Msabato), who was transferred to Malya Sports Development College as an instructor. Later, the infrastructure department was assigned to someone with no experience, and eventually returned to Mr. Mkenyenge. The question is: why remove a competent person, incur transfer costs, and then bring them back? When society questions whether such decisions contributed to increasing costs from 187 billion to 338.54 billion, it is not unreasonable.
Imagine you are a Director of Administration and Human Resources—do you make transfers arbitrarily at the expense of taxpayers? Certainly not. The cost of transfers is not paid by you or your family, but by Tanzanians through their taxes. Therefore, such transfers must bring value to society. If called upon today to justify the benefits of such transfers, could you?
Another case is the former Director of Planning, Mr.Haji Janabi (Hamsa Salawati), who was given a letter and demoted. Can explanations be provided? The same issue arises—how did decisions move the ministry from 187 billion to 338.54 billion?
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So, what is Mwanakwetu saying today?
My reader, remember one thing: when you punish a cat, you must show it the way out. My fellow citizens, understand that Tanzanian society today is very alert. It recognizes capable individuals—some observe silently, some record, and others write. These are people like Mwanakwetu. That is why names like Alex Mkenyenge, Mr.Haji Janabi, and Hon. Reuben Kagwila are mentioned—not out of personal conflict, but to ensure public affairs are handled properly. Proper management of public matters is the only way forward.
Mwanakwetu continues to commend the Controller and Auditor General of Tanzania, Dr. Charles Kicher, for his excellent work in the 2024/2025 financial year report.
Mwanakwetu, are you there? Remember:
“When you punish the cat, show it the way out.”
Have a good day.
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