Abdallah Ulega

Abdallah Ulega

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Abdallah Ulega is the Tanzanian Minister of Construction, known for advocating for innovative solutions to urban traffic congestion. His recent proposal to allow private vehicles to use the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes for a fee has sparked discussions among transportation stakeholders regarding its potential effectiveness in alleviating traffic in Dar es Salaam.

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Minister for Works Abdallah Ulega inspected the 92-kilometre Lusahunga–Rusumo road in Kagera Region.

Infrastructure push to turn Tanzania into logistics hub
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-27
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Works Minister Abdallah Ulega highlighted the longstanding cooperation between Tanzania and Egypt in infrastructure development.

Tanzania, Egypt move to establish Dar-Cairo cargo transport hub
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-19
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Minister for Works Abdallah Ulega has directed contractors constructing roads linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to operate around the clock.

Tanzania orders round-the-clock road works for AFCON projects
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-28
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Abdallah Ulega is the Works Minister defending the existence of roads in Tanzania's budget discussions.

What Tanzania’s Sh62.3 trillion Budget must now prove
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-25
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Minister for Works Abdallah Ulega announced the opening of six strategic road projects for development under Public-Private Partnership arrangements.

Tanzania opens six strategic road projects worth trillions to private investment
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-23
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Samia Suluhu Hassan
Samia Suluhu Hassan

Works Minister Abdallah Ulega said development loans have been channelled directly into strategic infrastructure projects.

How ministers responded to MPs’ budget concerns in the 2026/27 debate
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-23
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Mr Abdallah Ulega reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the facilities.

With land taken, residents are left paying the price after failure of major fish project
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-06-01
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Abdallah Ulega is the Works Minister who mentioned the government's plans to use bond financing for infrastructure projects.

Why Tanzania Mainland doesn’t tap into sovereign Sukuk
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-05-28
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The Minister for Works, Abdallah Ulega, said the project follows a directive by President Samia Suluhu Hassan to address traffic congestion and enhance road safety.

Tanzania plans four-lane upgrade for busy Kitonga hill stretch to ease connectivity to SADC
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-26
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Mr Abdallah Ulega, the Minister of Works, emphasized the importance of engaging engineering students in finding solutions to national challenges.

Tanzania seeks home-grown engineering solutions from universities
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-24
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Minister for Works Abdallah Ulega ordered the suspension of the Chief Executive Officer of the Technical and Electrical Agency.

PM orders ferry probe amid claims of financial abuse
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-25
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Mr Abdallah Ulega called on Tanroads to tackle congestion across the city.

More roads to be temporarily opened in Dar to ease congestion during BRT works
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-08
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Construction Minister Abdallah Ulega commended President Hassan for directing funds towards addressing city congestion and flooding.

Samia promises to end Dar es Salaam’s commuting miseries
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-22
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Abdallah Ulega, the Minister of Works in Tanzania, stated that the bridge symbolizes national pride.

中非友谊有了新地标(新时代中非合作) _光明网
Guangming Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-07-06
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Minister of Construction Abdallah Ulega thanked President Samia for approving the bridge to be named after John Pombe Magufuli.

Samia aeleza sababu kuendeleza Daraja JP Magufuli
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-07-02
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Mr Abdallah Ulega is the Minister for Works who spoke about Tanzania's infrastructure development at the Mwananchi Thought Leadership Forum.

Tanzania building roads and bridges with own resources, says minister
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-06-22
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Samia Suluhu Hassan
Samia Suluhu Hassan

Works Minister Abdallah Ulega said key roads in Dodoma were earmarked for major rehabilitation.

How AfDB-backed projects anchor Dodoma’s urban, economic rise
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-06-15
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Minister for Works, Mr Abdallah Ulega, commended the local engineers involved in the bridge project.

JP Magufuli Bridge: More than just infrastructure, catalyst for economic transformation
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-06-13
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Minister for Works, Mr Abdallah Ulega, commended the local engineers involved in the bridge project.

JP Magufuli Bridge: More than just infrastructure, catalyst for economic transformation
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-06-13
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Mr Abdallah Ulega has declared that the government will not extend deadlines for contractors who fail to complete infrastructure projects due to negligence.

Tanzania to penalise negligent contractors, says Works Minister
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-05-26
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The Minister for Works, Abdallah Ulega, described the project as a flagship achievement under the Sixth Phase Government.

Tanzania completes construction of East Africa's longest bridge
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-05-22
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Minister for Works, Abdallah Ulega, delivered an update on key infrastructure projects in Dodoma.

Government reaffirms commitment to Morocco and Mwenge flyovers, test flights at Msalato Airport set for mid-2025
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-05-21
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Mr Abdallah Ulega presented the budget for the Ministry of Works in Parliament, highlighting a strategic push for infrastructure development.

Government allocates Sh2.28 trillion to spur infrastructure development
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-05-06
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Minister of Works, Mr Abdallah Ulega, confirmed the plans during his contribution to the 2025/26 budget debate.

President Samia to inaugurate Magufuli Bridge in next month
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-04-15
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Mr Abdallah Ulega is the Minister for Works mentioned in the context of addressing local infrastructure issues.

Tanzania set to stop importing explosives as local factory commences production
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-04-13
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Works Minister Abdallah Ulega confirmed that a temporary road had been constructed using large stones to allow vehicles to pass while still enabling water flow.

Rainfall disrupts transport services across Tanzania
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-04-09
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Minister Abdallah Ulega has demonstrated great effort in accelerating infrastructure project implementation.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s four years in infrastructure sector unmatched
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-03-20
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Waziri wa ujenzi Abdallah Ulega akiwa mkoani Mwanza amesema Daraja la JP MAGUFULI lilifikia asilimia 96.3.

Hii hapa miradi kutoka ‘Hapa kazi tu’ hadi ‘kazi iendelee’
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-03-19
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Minister of Works Abdallah Ulega has expressed strong dissatisfaction over delays in the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Phase IV project.

Tanzania’s Works minister slams Chinese contractor over bus rapid project delays
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-03-06
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Abdallah Ulega announced the completion of the second phase of the rapid bus transit road construction.

‘Maajabu’ haya ya Dar yatakuacha mdomo wazi
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-03-02
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