MWANZA: THE Alliance for Democratic Change (ADC) party officially launched its General Election campaign in Mwanza City, placing a strong emphasis on education, health and economic reforms.
At the rally in Ilemela yesterday, ADC presidential candidate, Mr Wilson Mulumbe outlined the party’s key priorities.
Top of the list is the restoration of talent schools, such as Kibaha and Ilboru secondary schools, to provide quality education.
He promised that an ADC government would offer competitive salaries for teachers and hire Master’s degree holders to teach primary school pupils, aiming to prepare Tanzanian graduates for the global job market.
Addressing the health sector, Mr Mulumbe pledged to provide free healthcare services to all Tanzanians, citing the importance of good health for national economic growth and family well being.
He also vowed to provide free electricity to all Tanzanians with the aim of achieving 100 per cent access nationwide.
To further support this, he promised that all utility connection fees would be waived.
On taxation, Mr Mulumbe pledged fair and equitable taxation policies for all citizens.
He also unveiled plans to boost the cotton industry by processing cotton locally and imposing a 100 per cent import tax on foreignmade clothing to promote domestic industries.
The ADC’s economic agenda also includes creating job opportunities for citizens with at least a standard seven education, particularly in industrial sectors such as machine operation.
He said, the ADC plans to revive Marine Prime food industries and build new factories, as well as modernise housing by demolishing outdated homes built in the 1980s.
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Speaking on the issue of police housing Mr Mulumbe emphasised the need to improve residential facilities for officers.
He noted that despite the growing number of police officers, many still lack proper accommodation and promised to prioritise this if elected.
The ADC’s manifesto also promises to revive local industries, particularly textiles, to promote locally-made products and create jobs.
Cotton farmers, in particular, will benefit from these industries as they will provide reliable markets for their produce.
Mr Mulumbe said that under his leadership, the government will prioritise free healthcare, water and electricity services, claiming that the country’s tax revenue surplus makes such promises feasible.
“Together, we can build a prosperous Tanzania where all citizens have access to the resources they need for a better life,” he said.
ADC’s running mate Mr Shoka Juma said that the party would form a coalition government with representatives from various political parties to ensure broader perspectives in decision-making.
He also promised interest-free loans to men to support their families, an initiative aimed at promoting gender equality in financial assistance.
ADC’s parliamentary candidate for Ilemela constituency, Mr Shaban Itutu stressed the importance of benefiting from Tanzania’s mineral resources.
He also pledged affordable gas prices, with the possibility of selling a 25 kilogramme gas cylinder for as low as 300/- given the country’s local gas availability.
He stressed that the ADC would protect fishermen’s rights, eliminate illegal fish taxes and promote sustainable fishing practices on the Lake Victoria.
Mr Itutu also promised to introduce tax exemptions for entrepreneurs with capital below 5m/-, making it easier for small businesses to thrive.
Furthering the party’s commitment to improving public services, Mr Itutu declared that ADC would pioneer free healthcare services and provide free burial services to citizens.
He also promised the construction of a large stadium in Mwanza to boost tourism and generate income for local businesses.