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Tanzanian Prime Minister Promises Closer Government Partnership with Religious Institutions

At a Seventh-day Adventist closing service in Kinyerezi, Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba pledged cooperation on social cohesion, moral upbringing and addressing legal obstacles that affect religious organisations.

PM Pledges Stronger Government-Religious Ties

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PM Nchemba assured government cooperation with religious groups to promote social cohesion, moral values and citizens’ welfare.

He invited religious leaders to report laws or procedures that hinder their work so the government can review them.

The Prime Minister urged families and faith communities to lead child upbringing focused on morals and dignity.

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allAfrica.com Tanzania: PM Pledges Stronger Government-Religious Ties 20 September 2026 Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam) By Sunday News Reporter Dar es Salaam. Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has assured religious institutions of continued government cooperation in promoting social cohesion, strengthening moral values and improving the welfare of Tanzanians. Dr Mwigulu made the statement yesterday while attending the main service and closing a sevenday camp organised by the Seventhday Adventist Church at Kinyerezi in Dar es Salaam.

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  • The President has said there should be no law that becomes an obstacle to the development of our people," he said.
  • Dr Mwigulu said proper upbringing of children should begin within families, stressing that parents and religious institutions had an important role in nurturing a generation with good morals, dignity and...
  • "We cannot build a better nation, a nation of good people, if we do not do what you are doing," he said.

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There was a problem processing your submission. He also urged believers to continue maintaining peace and solidarity, assuring them that the government would continue protecting freedom of worship in accordance with people's faiths. The Prime Minister said cooperation between the government and religious institutions was important in addressing social challenges and building a responsible and morally upright society.

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Tanzania: PM Pledges Stronger Government-Religious Ties. Speak out so that the government can address it. The Prime Minister also urged religious leaders to continue organising camps and meetings that bring believers together, saying such gatherings provide opportunities for learning, sharing experiences and strengthening understanding of religious teachings and good morals.

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