MWANZA, June 15 -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is today expected to begin a working tour of Simiyu and Mwanza regions, during which she will inaugurate multibillion strategic projects.

Mwanza Regional Commissioner Mr Said Mtanda told reporters yesterday that while in the region, the Head of State is expected to, among other things, inaugurate the Kigongo–Busisi Bridge, which has been constructed at the cost of 610bn/-.

He said another event will involve the launching of the Butimba water project worth 71bn/-.

“I urge citizens to turn out in large numbers at the airport to welcome President Samia who will proceed to Simiyu Region before returning to Mwanza Region to officially begin her working tour on 19th June this year,...