Deputy Minister of State, Office of the President for Public Service and Good Governance, Hon. Ridhiwani Kikwete, responded on behalf of the government to a question posed by Hon. Issa Jumanne Mtemvu, Member of Parliament for Kibamba.

The question sought information on the current amount of government debts related to leave, transfers, and post-retirement cargo transportation owed to public servants.

According to Deputy Minister Ridhiwani, as of April 30, 2024, the verified and eligible public servant debts related to leave, transfers, and post-retirement cargo transportation amount to a total of TZS 285,179,615,569.04.

Furthermore, during the period from July 2023 to April 2024, the Sixth Phase Government, under the strong leadership of H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has paid a total of TZS 55,943,806,636.95 in non-salary-related debts to public servants.

Deputy Minister Kikwete encourages Tanzanians to support President Samia Suluhu Hassan, emphasizing her commitment to addressing public servant debts based on the debt verification process.