Summary
The bureau received 232 complaints during the quarter, of which 129 were corruption-related. Seventeen cases were filed in court following investigations.
DODOMA: THE Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) in Dodoma Region has inspected a total of 52 development projects valued at over 8.5bn/- .
The timely crackdown corrected identified irregularities to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and value for public funds.
Tabling the Bureau’s performance report for the period between October and December 2025, Dodoma Deputy Regional PCCB Bureau Chief, Mr Eugenius Hazinamwisho, said the projects cut across key sectors including education, health, road infrastructure and water.
He noted that the monitoring exercise targeted to ensure public funds injected by the government to facilitate development projects are utilised efficiently and in accordance with approved plans.
“The core vision is to ensure projects are implemented as agreed in contracts while the citizens obtain value for money from government expenditure,” he said.
Mr Hazinamwisho detailed that during the reporting period, PCCB reached more than 16,000 citizens with anti-corruption education through seminars, public meetings, radio programmes and school anti-corruption clubs.
He said the bureau received 232 complaints during the quarter, of which 129 were corruption-related. Seventeen cases were filed in court following investigations.
The anti-graft watchdog urged Dodoma residents to continue cooperating with authorities by providing accurate and timely information to strengthen the fight against corruption.
About PCCB
The Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) is an independent government institution in Tanzania established to prevent and combat corruption, economic crimes, and organized crime. It operates under the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Act, Cap 329.
Core Functions and Objectives
The primary objective of the PCCB is to promote good governance and eradicate corruption in both public and private sectors. Its key functions include:-
Preventive Action: Examining practices and procedures in public, parastatal, and private organizations to identify and correct corruption loopholes.
Investigation and Prosecution: Investigating allegations of corruption and, in collaboration with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), prosecuting offenders.
Public Education: Disseminating information to the public regarding the negative effects of corruption.
Public Support: Promoting community participation in combating corruption.
Legal Authority and Structure
Establishment: The Bureau is established under Section 5 of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Act, R.E. 2023.
Independence: It is designed as an independent body, with a Director General appointed by the President of Tanzania.
Powers: Officers have the authority to search, enter premises, arrest, and detain suspects, as well as freeze assets deemed to be proceeds of crime.
Collaboration on Financial Crimes: In 2025, the PCCB strengthened its partnership with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to fight money laundering, terrorism financing, and corruption through a data-sharing agreement.
Combating New Corruption Tactics: The agency is actively targeting modern, tech-enabled bribery, including the use of mobile money for bribes, misuse of electronic fiscal devices (EFDs), and corruption in digital transactions.
Moral Decay Focus: Recent directives from leadership link the rise in corruption to a decline in ethics at the family and societal levels, with the PCCB focusing on fostering ethical behavior in public service.
Key Achievements
Case Success Rate: The PCCB has reported high success rates in court cases, with efforts contributing to Tanzania being ranked as one of the least corrupt countries in the East African Community (EAC) by Transparency International in 2025.
Asset Recovery: The bureau works to recover funds lost through corruption.
Institutional Strengthening: The agency has been significantly strengthened to avoid being seen as a “toothless dog” moving towards proactive detection of corruption rather than just reacting to it.
Public Engagement
The PCCB encourages citizens to report incidents of corruption through their toll-free numbers, the official website, or by visiting regional offices. The agency emphasizes that fighting corruption is a joint responsibility between the state and the public.
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