An Open Letter to Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania

[Telewolth bin champion]

Mnapoteza muda bure. Kagame alikwisha mwambia fisadi wenu mkuu kuwa Rwanda ingekuwa na bandari ya D’Salaam wasingekuwa na haja ya kuomba omba misaada toka nje!!
Tatizo la nchi hii ni poor leadership basi!

Siri-100 hakufaa kuwa leader wa hii nchi huyo hashauriki kwa tamaa zake kaiharibu nchi na anaendelea kuiharibu.

Mtu anaezurura nchi za watu kuomba omba na anakuja kutangaza adharani kuwa alikuwa kutafuta huyu anatofauti gani na wale malaya wanaouza miili yao kwa biashara haramu?

Tangu lini mtu uache rasilimali nchin mwako na kuanza kuzurula mikono mitupu nchi za watu alafu uje na pesa zao za misaada useme ulikuwa kutafuta? Je umepewa bure? Je wew umewapa nini?

Huyu mpaka anamaliza uongoz wake nchi itakuwa pabaya kuliko alivyoikuta, kiufupi hafai.

Ushauri endelezeni hatowasikia lkn endeleen atauona tu ushauri wenu maana huwa anapitia humu na najua ana ID feki humu anatumia kusoma maandiko mengi na si ajabu na yeye ni miongon mwa watoa thread humu humu.

Akitaka nchi ifike pazuri aachane na hizo mindset za kupenda kupewapewa pia ajiamin na kujikubali, kamwe nchi haiwezi kujengwa na wageni, hao wawekezaj ndio majambazi wenyewe hao.

Ningepewa rungu la izrael mtoa roho ningesafisha hii nchi kwanzia balozi nyumba kumi mpaka White-genge,

Nyie ccm waoneeni huruma wananchi.

 

[KoffiYardley]

"When an intelligent leader receives advice from fools also becomes fool meanwhile an intelligent leader who receives advice from intelligent persons also becomes intelligent"
Is our president surrounded by fools or intelligent persons?

Foolishnesly fooling Fools ... for sometime. Not all the time, and some are not that supersillious!

 

[koryo1952]

This is a very good advice. Hon. President should act on it.

 

[ChoiceVariable]

Your Excellency, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan,

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania,
Assalam Alaykum.

Greetings with utmost respect and honor. I sincerely hope that you and your family are in good health and high spirits. I offer my prayers for your well-being and success as you shoulder the weighty responsibilities of leading our nation, both domestically and internationally.

I felt compelled to write this letter after coming across discussions on social media about the surging prices of petrol and diesel, as well as the scarcity of US dollars in our country.

On August 2, 2023, the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) announced new prices for petrol, diesel, and kerosene, revealing a significant hike in fuel prices. According to the report, retail prices of petrol have increased by 463 Tanzanian Shillings (approximately 16.9%) from 2,736 Shillings in July to 3,199 Shillings in August. Similarly, diesel prices have risen by 391 Shillings (around 15.3%) from 2,544 Shillings in July to 2,935 Shillings in Dar es Salaam.

These escalating prices have raised grave concerns, especially regarding the cost of living and the rapid inflation affecting essential commodities. The government has attributed these price changes to challenges in accessing US dollars, changes in tax policies, rising global fuel costs (FOB), and import expenses.

To tackle these pressing challenges, I would like to propose three measures for the government’s consideration:

Measures to reduce imports of goods and services:

• The government should initiate the use of alternative energy sources, such as natural gas. Starting with all government vehicles, implementing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) will reduce the considerable foreign currency expenditure on fuel imports. This move could lead to an annual reduction in government spending of approximately 500 billion Shillings. Therefore, installing CNG filling stations in all government warehouses should be prioritized.
• Emphasize the implementation of the Mchuchuma and Liganga projects to produce steel for both domestic consumption and international trade. This will save more than 1.1 billion US dollars, which is currently spent on importing steel, as indicated in government reports.
• Expedite the implementation of the Lindi Natural Gas processing project (LNG) and integrate it with the establishment of a large-scale fertilizer production plant. This step will conserve foreign currency used for importing fertilizers, which amounted to 503 million US dollars in 2022.

Specific tax measures:

• The government, through the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC), should establish sufficient reserves to store at least six months’ worth of oil. This will shield our economy from the abrupt fluctuations in world oil prices.
• Consider reinstating the fuel subsidy for petrol and diesel until other measures to combat high prices are effectively implemented. We respectfully reiterate our call for a subsidy of 500 Shillings.
• Abolish the newly introduced 100 Shilling levy in the 2023/2024 financial year.

Measures to increase production and exports:

• Encourage the tourism sector by intensifying advertising efforts and improving tourism infrastructure to attract double the current number of tourists. With five million tourists per year, our country can triple the current foreign exchange earnings and create numerous job opportunities for Tanzanians.
• Boost agricultural exports by adding value to crops. For instance, processing cashew nuts alone can generate up to 500 million US dollars annually, and exporting soybeans to China can yield up to 1 billion US dollars. Similarly, enhancing sesame, pigeon peas, coffee, and cotton exports can result in higher foreign currency earnings through increased productivity.
• Improve efficiency in our ports to capitalize on transit trade by increasing the volume of goods passing to and from neighboring countries. Presently, transit trade yields approximately 1.9 billion US dollars annually, while our potential capacity could reach up to 12 billion US dollars per year.

In conclusion, the scarcity of foreign currency significantly contributes to the escalation of prices for imported goods and services. I sincerely hope that these proposed measures will be carefully evaluated and considered to alleviate the economic challenges confronting our nation.

Wasalaam,
Elia Wilinasi.
August 06, 2023​

Yote haya ni long term measures na Serikali ilishaanza kufanyia kazi ,sijaona kipya hapo

 

[Meneja Wa Makampuni]

This is a very good advice. Hon. President should act on it.

Definitely

 

[Meneja Wa Makampuni]

Yote haya ni long term measures na Serikali ilishaanza kufanyia kazi ,sijaona kipya hapo

Thanks

 

[Jugado]

Huu mwandiko lazima utakua wa msomi

 

[zomba]

Your Excellency, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan,

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania,
Assalam Alaykum.

Greetings with utmost respect and honor. I sincerely hope that you and your family are in good health and high spirits. I offer my prayers for your well-being and success as you shoulder the weighty responsibilities of leading our nation, both domestically and internationally.

I felt compelled to write this letter after coming across discussions on social media about the surging prices of petrol and diesel, as well as the scarcity of US dollars in our country.

On August 2, 2023, the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) announced new prices for petrol, diesel, and kerosene, revealing a significant hike in fuel prices. According to the report, retail prices of petrol have increased by 463 Tanzanian Shillings (approximately 16.9%) from 2,736 Shillings in July to 3,199 Shillings in August. Similarly, diesel prices have risen by 391 Shillings (around 15.3%) from 2,544 Shillings in July to 2,935 Shillings in Dar es Salaam.

These escalating prices have raised grave concerns, especially regarding the cost of living and the rapid inflation affecting essential commodities. The government has attributed these price changes to challenges in accessing US dollars, changes in tax policies, rising global fuel costs (FOB), and import expenses.

To tackle these pressing challenges, I would like to propose three measures for the government’s consideration:

Measures to reduce imports of goods and services:

• The government should initiate the use of alternative energy sources, such as natural gas. Starting with all government vehicles, implementing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) will reduce the considerable foreign currency expenditure on fuel imports. This move could lead to an annual reduction in government spending of approximately 500 billion Shillings. Therefore, installing CNG filling stations in all government warehouses should be prioritized.
• Emphasize the implementation of the Mchuchuma and Liganga projects to produce steel for both domestic consumption and international trade. This will save more than 1.1 billion US dollars, which is currently spent on importing steel, as indicated in government reports.
• Expedite the implementation of the Lindi Natural Gas processing project (LNG) and integrate it with the establishment of a large-scale fertilizer production plant. This step will conserve foreign currency used for importing fertilizers, which amounted to 503 million US dollars in 2022.

Specific tax measures:

• The government, through the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC), should establish sufficient reserves to store at least six months’ worth of oil. This will shield our economy from the abrupt fluctuations in world oil prices.
• Consider reinstating the fuel subsidy for petrol and diesel until other measures to combat high prices are effectively implemented. We respectfully reiterate our call for a subsidy of 500 Shillings.
• Abolish the newly introduced 100 Shilling levy in the 2023/2024 financial year.

Measures to increase production and exports:

• Encourage the tourism sector by intensifying advertising efforts and improving tourism infrastructure to attract double the current number of tourists. With five million tourists per year, our country can triple the current foreign exchange earnings and create numerous job opportunities for Tanzanians.
• Boost agricultural exports by adding value to crops. For instance, processing cashew nuts alone can generate up to 500 million US dollars annually, and exporting soybeans to China can yield up to 1 billion US dollars. Similarly, enhancing sesame, pigeon peas, coffee, and cotton exports can result in higher foreign currency earnings through increased productivity.
• Improve efficiency in our ports to capitalize on transit trade by increasing the volume of goods passing to and from neighboring countries. Presently, transit trade yields approximately 1.9 billion US dollars annually, while our potential capacity could reach up to 12 billion US dollars per year.

In conclusion, the scarcity of foreign currency significantly contributes to the escalation of prices for imported goods and services. I sincerely hope that these proposed measures will be carefully evaluated and considered to alleviate the economic challenges confronting our nation.

Wasalaam,
Elia Wilinasi.
August 06, 2023​

riisiramu rinajuwa Kingeleza?

 

[sifi leo]

Nice letter broo I konka with u! Thanks usishangae kutukanwa kumbuka na jf kuna minjemba haivai chupi

 

[Meneja Wa Makampuni]

Nice letter broo I konka with u! Thanks usishangae kutukanwa kumbuka na jf kuna minjemba haivai chupi

Thanks bro

 

[Meneja Wa Makampuni]

Huu mwandiko lazima utakua wa msomi

Thanks

 

[Meneja Wa Makampuni]

Rubbish, Tanzania inakosa utashi, not knowledge! No sense of purpose, trash, unafikiri kwa rais na jamii yake kuna jipya umeandika wasilolijua?

Sasa tufanyeje mkuu ili kutatua matatizo yanayolikabili taifa letu

 

[Bulesi]

"When an intelligent leader receives advice from fools also becomes” fool meanwhile an intelligent leader who receives advice from intelligent persons also becomes intelligent"
Is our president surrounded by fools or intelligent persons?

“A foolish leader who has intelligent advisors also appears intelligent “

 

[Meneja Wa Makampuni]

“A foolish leader who has intelligent advisors also appears intelligent “

let's not use offensive language to give advice

 

[Bulesi]

let's not use offensive language to give advice

This is not an advice to any body! It is a statement. In your imagination to whom was the so called advice directed to?

 

[Matrix19]

The pump price could be reduced if only Samia and her regime could account for proper use of public funds.

On March after receiving the CAG report it was stated that there was a misappropriation of public funds on personal basis and nobody was held responsible for that.

So now we demand surcharge of promoters , executors and consumers of the funds illegally transferred from the national treasury to private accounts which is a breach of public finance act.

Moreover we can now claim repatriation of public funds stashed in offshore accounts of CCM oligarchs.

The recovered funds will now be used to supplement and reduce the taxes and levies implenented and this could at least lower the pump price.

 

[Meneja Wa Makampuni]

This is not an advice to any body! It is a statement. In your imagination to whom was the so called advice directed to?

I apologize if I misunderstood the context of your statement. It seemed to carry a tone that could be interpreted as directed towards someone. If it's a general statement, then I appreciate the clarification. However, let's always strive to maintain respectful communication even when expressing opinions or making statements.

 

[Meneja Wa Makampuni]

The pump price could be reduced if only Samia and her regime could account for proper use of public funds.

On March after receiving the CAG report it was stated that there was a misappropriation of public funds on personal basis and nobody was held responsible for that.

So now we demand surcharge of promoters , executors and consumers of the funds illegally transferred from the national treasury to private accounts which is a breach of public finance act.

Moreover we can now claim repatriation of public funds stashed in offshore accounts of CCM oligarchs.

The recovered funds will now be used to supplement and reduce the taxes and levies implenented and this could at least lower the pump price.

The rise in pump prices is often influenced by various global and economic factors. Fluctuations in international oil prices, supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical tensions, and currency exchange rates can all impact fuel prices.
Instead of solely attributing the rise in pump prices to local issues, it's also essential to acknowledge the global nature of the oil market. While holding leaders accountable is important, it's equally important to understand the complexity of the energy market and its effects on local prices.

Rather than focusing solely on complaints about the government, it could be beneficial to engage in discussions about diversifying energy sources, promoting fuel efficiency, and exploring sustainable transportation alternatives. This approach not only addresses the immediate concern of pump prices but also contributes to long-term solutions for energy stability and cost control.

 

[Matrix19]

The rise in pump prices is often influenced by various global and economic factors. Fluctuations in international oil prices, supply and demand dynamics, geopolitical tensions, and currency exchange rates can all impact fuel prices.
Instead of solely attributing the rise in pump prices to local issues, it's also essential to acknowledge the global nature of the oil market. While holding leaders accountable is important, it's equally important to understand the complexity of the energy market and its effects on local prices.

Rather than focusing solely on complaints about the government, it could be beneficial to engage in discussions about diversifying energy sources, promoting fuel efficiency, and exploring sustainable transportation alternatives. This approach not only addresses the immediate concern of pump prices but also contributes to long-term solutions for energy stability and cost control.

Accountability of public funds is among the prequisites of a visionary government.

In the midst of high pump price , the same government is hosting useless carnivals in the island whereby even energy cartels have gathered and wasting millions of public funds on useless activity.

Since it is crystal clear the executive is no longer untouchable then we must initiate constitutional reforms so that we can surcharge the promoters ,executors and consumers of public funds.

 

[Meneja Wa Makampuni]

Accountability of public funds is among the prequisites of a visionary government.

In the midst of high pump price , the same government is hosting useless carnivals in the island whereby even energy cartels have gathered and wasting millions of public funds on useless activity.

Since it is crystal clear the executive is no longer untouchable then we must initiate constitutional reforms so that we can surcharge the promoters ,executors and consumers of public funds.

I agree that accountability is a fundamental pillar of visionary governance. The responsible and transparent use of public funds is essential for the well-being and trust of the citizens.

Regarding the concerns about hosting carnivals and the allocation of public funds, it's important for the government to strike a balance between promoting cultural and social activities and ensuring fiscal responsibility, especially during times of economic challenges like high pump prices.

Initiating constitutional reforms to enable the surcharging of those involved in misappropriation of public funds is a proactive step towards accountability. Such reforms can help in deterring corruption and strengthening the legal framework for holding individuals accountable.

However, it's also essential to engage in constructive dialogue and democratic processes to bring about these reforms, ensuring that they align with the principles of justice and fairness. Public participation and consensus-building can contribute to the success of such initiatives.