Tanzanian official urges public servants to shun workplace conflict, praises hospital improvements

Kenani Kihongosi, the CCM's NEC Secretary for Ideology, Publicity, and Training, has called on public servants across Tanzania to strengthen workplace solidarity and shun infighting, gossip, and incitement that lead to unnecessary disputes.

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I often say that the work of teachers and health workers is very special; not everyone can do these jobs. They require a compassionate heart, patience, and dedication.

During a visit to Kaloleni District Hospital in Arusha on Saturday, June 6, 2026, Kihongosi stressed that many institutional conflicts stem from workplace discord. He urged employees to cultivate a culture of mutual respect, cooperation, and love to enhance service delivery efficiency. "I often say that the work of teachers and health workers is very special; not everyone can do these jobs. They require a compassionate heart, patience, and dedication," he stated.

Kihongosi also criticized politicians for engaging in conflict-driven and hateful politics that divide people. He advocated for promoting development-oriented politics that directly benefit citizens. "Let's abandon politics of conflict, hatred, and divisive words. Let's continue to preach development politics that directly touch the citizen. When a citizen comes to the hospital and receives treatment, that is the real evidence of development," he asserted.

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Let's abandon politics of conflict, hatred, and divisive words. Let's continue to preach development politics that directly touch the citizen. When a citizen comes to the hospital and receives treatment, that is the real evidence of development.

He commended the significant progress at Kaloleni District Hospital, noting that government investment has greatly improved healthcare services. The hospital has acquired advanced medical equipment that facilitates service provision and reduces the need for patients to travel long distances for treatment. "I have visited this hospital many times as District Commissioner and later as Regional Commissioner, but today I am happy to see the great achievements. There is modern equipment, some of which was not even available at Mount Meru Hospital before," Kihongosi remarked, adding that the government has allocated over 2.2 billion Tanzanian Shillings for the hospital.

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I have visited this hospital many times as District Commissioner and later as Regional Commissioner, but today I am happy to see the great achievements. There is modern equipment, some of which was not even available at Mount Meru Hospital before.