Samson Rutashobya
TanzaniaeconomistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mr. Samson Rutashobya is an economist from the University of Iringa, known for his insights into economic policies and their impacts on development. He recently commented on Tanzania's ambitious budget framework for the 2026/27 financial year, highlighting the potential for increased funding to address development challenges, provided that new funds are aligned with national priorities.
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Mr Samson Rutashobya said the visit is likely to concentrate on ensuring the remaining work on EACOP and other strategic projects is completed on schedule.
What Museveni's second visit to Tanzania this year means for Dar and Kampala tiesTanzania· 2026-08-05
Economist Samson Rutashobya highlighted the importance of ensuring public expenditure generates maximum value for taxpayers.
Renewed calls for government to cut expenditure on vehiclesTanzania· 2026-06-26
Mr. Samson Rutashobya of the University of Iringa emphasizes the importance of the money flowing through agent banking channels.
Why bank agents play indispensable function in the local financial systemTanzania· 2026-06-20
Mr. Samson Rutashobya noted that the issues discussed reflect a clear intention to institutionalise Uganda as Tanzania’s closest economic partner.
Samia-Museveni talks signal a new era of ‘selective integration’Tanzania· 2026-02-09
Mr Samson Rutashobya noted that the increase offers a chance to tackle development bottlenecks.
Tanzania unveils record Sh61.9tr budget framework for 2026/27Tanzania· 2026-02-03
