Scaling back on government spending may not just be a political move, but a necessary step for a government that simply has no money. There are reports that the government is running on a significant budget deficit and struggling to meet revenue targets to fulfill its obligations.

No wonder Magufuli is looking to save every shilling he can. And when the new ministers come in soon, before any expenditure they will need to ask themselves: What would Magufuli do?

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