Tanzania defence budget soars by 10 percent amid debate on recruitment policy

The minister for Defence and National Service, Dr Stergomena Tax presents her docket’s 2025/26 budget proposals in Parliament in Dodoma on May 20, 2025.  PHOTO | COURTESY

By  Sharon Sauwa

Reporter

Mwananchi Communications Lmited

What you need to know:

  • Presenting the ministry’s budget estimates in Parliament, Defence and National Service minister Stergomena Tax requested Sh3.646 trillion for the next financial year, up from Sh3.326 trillion in 2024/25.

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