PCCB: Land sector tops corruption-related complaints
DODOMA: THE Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Dodoma Region has named the land sector as the leading source of corruption-related complaints, raising renewed concerns over transparency and accountability in land administration. Speaking at a press briefing on the Bureau’s thirdquarter performance report for the 2024/2025 financial year (January–March), PCCB Dodoma Regional Chief …
DODOMA: THE Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Dodoma Region has named the land sector as the leading source of corruption-related complaints, raising renewed concerns over transparency and accountability in land administration.
Speaking at a press briefing on the Bureau’s thirdquarter performance report for the 2024/2025 financial year (January–March), PCCB Dodoma Regional Chief Christopher Myava revealed that the land sector accounted for 47 complaints involving corruption indicators—making it the most complained-about sector in the region.
Following land, the education sector recorded 18 complaints, the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) had 15 and the police received 10.
Other sectors with notable complaints included the private sector (8), agriculture (6) and administration, water and health, each with five.
The livestock, judiciary, finance and central government sectors each recorded four complaints, while the mining sector had three. Notably, the energy sector had no corruption-related complaints during the reporting period.
Mr Myava also issued a strong warning to political aspirants ahead of the 2025 General Election, cautioning them against engaging in corrupt practices, especially voter bribery.
“We urge all aspirants to follow legal procedures and avoid using corruption as a means to gain support. PCCB is fully prepared to monitor and take legal action against any election-related malpractice,” he said.
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He further urged the public not to be influenced by bribes or false promises, stressing that civic education campaigns will continue throughout the region to raise public awareness about corruption.
Regarding oversight of development projects, Mr Myava said the Bureau monitored 32 projects valued at 50bn/-. These efforts led to the recovery of 13m/- lost due to financial irregularities.
In the education, health and road sectors, the PCCB discovered that 9m/- had been paid to a contractor who supplied substandard bricks for toilet construction at Kalenga Primary School.
Mr Myava said 3m/- had been overpaid during the procurement of aluminum windows for Manchali Secondary School.
“After engaging with the contractor, it was agreed that the funds would be refunded—and that has since been done,” Mr Myava confirmed.
He called on all contractors handling public projects to strictly observe quality standards and ensure that public funds are used efficiently and transparently.