C-CEOs Forum to Drive Implementation of Vision 2050

By OTR Correspondent

Arusha: The Government has said the 2026 Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers of Public Institutions Forum (C-CEOs Forum), which is expected to bring together leaders from more than 300 public institutions, representatives from the private sector and over 700 other participants from September 28 to 30, 2026, will serve as an important platform for strengthening performance, productivity and the contribution of public institutions to the implementation of Vision 2050.

The forum, coordinated by the Office of the Treasury Registrar (OTR), is the fourth to be held since its establishment in 2023. It aims to bring together Chairpersons of Boards, Chief Executive Officers of public institutions and various stakeholders to discuss ways of improving the efficiency of these institutions and ensuring that their plans and activities are aligned with national priorities outlined in Vision 2050.

Speaking to journalists at his office on Friday, September 25, 2026, Arusha Regional Commissioner, CPA Amos Gabriel Makalla, said bringing leaders of public institutions together on one platform provides an opportunity to build a common understanding, share experiences and strengthen cooperation with the aim of increasing productivity and the contribution of these institutions to national development.

He said it was important for public institutions to ensure that their plans and activities are aligned with the objectives of Vision 2050 so that resources and investments managed by the Government can generate greater value for the economy and citizens.

“We want this forum to have benefits that can also be seen beyond the conference venue, by creating opportunities for businesspeople, service providers and the people of Arusha,” he said.

Mr. Makalla said Arusha has experience in hosting major national and international conferences and that the region was ready to welcome participants of the 2026 C-CEOs Forum. He also stressed the importance of ensuring security, peace and hospitality for visitors.

“Those serving the guests should be hospitable so that they come back again,” he said, explaining that the arrival of more than 700 participants would create opportunities for various economic sectors, including hotels, restaurants, transportation, tourism, trade and other services.

For his part, the Treasury Registrar, Nehemiah Mchechu, said implementation of Vision 2050 requires a change in the way public institutions view their performance, shifting from merely running institutions and their activities to generating measurable results and greater value for the nation.

In his view, high performance should be reflected in the ability of public institutions to utilise the resources and investments entrusted to them productively, build competitiveness, strengthen financial sustainability and provide quality services while making a meaningful contribution to economic growth.

“We want high-performing, competitive and financially resilient public institutions that can effectively implement Vision 2050,” Mchechu said.

Mr. Mchechu said the value of Government investments in public institutions and companies had increased from Sh67.95 trillion in 2020/21 to Sh92.28 trillion in 2024/25, representing an increase of 35.8 percent. He said this underscores the importance of ensuring that such investments generate greater results.

He said the performance of public institutions should not be measured by dividends alone, but should also be assessed through productivity, quality of services, efficient use of resources, financial sustainability, innovation, technology adoption, competitiveness and the overall impact of institutions on the economy.

From this perspective, he said public institutions need to build the capacity to adapt to changes in the economic and technological environment as well as the needs of citizens, with leadership and boards playing a critical role in setting strategic direction and ensuring accountability.

“The C-CEOs Forum seeks to take a broader look at how resources and investments can be transformed into improved performance and greater value,” he said.

Mr. Mchechu said the increase in non-tax revenue generated by public institutions and entities contributing through the Office of the Treasury Registrar also demonstrates the importance of continuing to improve the performance of these institutions.

The revenue increased from Sh637.7 billion in 2020/21 to Sh1.327 trillion in 2025/26, representing an increase of 108.3 percent.

He said, therefore, that discussions on public institutions should not be limited to the amount of money remitted to the Government, but should also consider the broader value generated from public investment, including services, employment, production, innovation, competitiveness and contribution to the economy.

In his view, these areas require strategic leadership, good governance, greater use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence, sustainable financing mechanisms, as well as stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors.

He also said public institutions need to invest in human resources and future skills so that they can respond effectively to technological, economic and environmental changes while paying attention to environmental, social and governance issues.