Dar es Salaam, March 20 -- BUKOBA: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has urged religious leaders across Tanzania to cooperate with the government in preserving national values.

He made the remarks in Bukoba Municipal yesterday during celebrations marking the 25th jubilee of Bukoba Auxiliary Bishop Methodius Kilaini, where he was the chief guest.

“Currently we are witnessing a significant increase in crime, hooliganism and banditry activities orchestrated by youths who are often misled by foreign cultures and misuse of social media. Religious leaders have a critical role in assisting the government in preserving and maintaining national values,” he said.

Mr Majaliwa highlighted that the Catholic Church has played a big role in ...