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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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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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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Works Minister Abdallah Ulega outlined the government’s infrastructure achievements, noting several major bridge projects have been completed.

Samia reveals plan to establish industrial sugar factory in Tanga
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-02-26
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Minister of Construction Abdallah Ulega mentioned that the bridge is among the ongoing projects being implemented by the Sixth Phase Government.

Rais Samia na mkakati wa kuifanya Tanga kuwa ufunguo wa uchumi
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-02-26
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Abdallah Ulega is the Minister of Construction who reported on the completion of several bridges since the sixth government took office.

Yaliyofanywa na Serikali sekta ya ujenzi, uvuvi
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-02-26
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Abdallah Ulega inspected the bridge project and emphasized its importance for the economy.

Matumaini mapya wakazi Tanga, mradi wa Daraja la Mto Pangani
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-02-26
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I spoke with the Minister of Works, Mr Abdallah Ulega, who assured me that Sh2.7 billion has now been allocated.

Tanzanian President pledges more boys’ science schools
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-02-26
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Abdallah Ulega is the Minister of Works who was mentioned in relation to a road construction request by Mrisho Gambo.

Ubunge Arusha Gambo, Makonda kinawaka
Mwananchi·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-02-25
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