Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) Deputy Conservation Commissioner for Support Services and Administration, Mr Emmanuel Kiboko, addresses 328 newly recruited employees during an induction programme in Dodoma on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESY
Alfred Zacharia is a business reporter for The Citizen and Mwananchi newspapers.
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Dodoma. Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) has warned 328 newly recruited employees that leaving their assigned duty stations without permission could result in disciplinary action.
Deputy Conservation Commissioner for Support Services and Administration, Mr Emmanuel Kiboko, issued the warning on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, during an induction programme for the recruits in Dodoma.
He said the employees had seven days from receiving their appointment letters to report to their assigned stations, while station heads were required to confirm their arrival and assign them duties.
“If you leave your duty station without following the required procedures, you could face disciplinary action for absenteeism,” he said.
Mr Kiboko also warned employees against leaving their stations to pursue studies without approval from the Conservation Commissioner.
He said TFS had identified cases in which some station heads allowed employees to leave their workplaces to pursue studies without the required authorisation.
"Officials who permit such departures without approval could also face disciplinary action," he said.
The warning comes as TFS seeks to strengthen its workforce through the recruitment of 328 employees to support operations, improve service delivery and boost revenue collection.
Mr Kiboko urged the recruits to take their employment conditions and public service regulations seriously, saying adherence to workplace procedures was part of their responsibilities as public servants.
He said TFS uses Training Needs Assessments (TNA) to identify areas requiring staff development, while its training programme determines individual needs and the timing of training based on institutional priorities and available funds.
Mr Kiboko also encouraged the employees to join professional associations relevant to their fields, citing the Tanzania Association of Foresters (TAF) for forestry professionals.
Newly recruited Tanzania Forest Services (TFS) employees listen to Deputy Conservation Commissioner Emmanuel Kiboko during an induction programme in Dodoma on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESY
He said professional associations could support continuous learning and professional development.
“Public service is a continuous journey that requires learning and regular reminders about ethics,” he said.
Mr Kiboko urged the recruits to maintain discipline, integrity and professionalism, saying their conduct would affect the reputation of TFS and the wider public service.
The induction programme aims to equip the new employees with knowledge of public service rules, workplace responsibilities and professional conduct before they begin their assignments.
