Dar es Salaam, April 24 -- DODOMA: THE government has refuted allegations raised by Arusha Urban legislator Mrisho Gambo over embezzlement in Arusha City Council projects, with the Minister of State in the Presidents Office for Regional Administration and Local Government, Mr Mohamed Mchengerwa, offering a detailed clarification on the matter in National Assembly, yesterday.

Last week, during the ministrys budget discussions, Mr Gambo raised serious accusations regarding two major projects the construction of the councils administrative building and the Samunge market.

He alleged misuse of public funds, abuse of office and discrepancies in project measurements that led increased payments to contractor.

Mr Gambo questioned the costs, st...