Abstract:
This study aimed at assessing procurement processes in lower local Government
authority in Hanang District Council and Moshi Municipal council. From Hanang, It
involved Balangadalalu, Gehandu, Nangwa, Dumbeta, Endasak, Endagaw, Galangal,
Bassotu, Simbay and Hidet villages. Also Fonga, Matindigani, Majengo-mapya,
Bomambuzi, Kanisani, Kilimani, Pasua-Sokoni, Reline, Kaloleni and Msasani mitaa of
Moshi Municipal council were involved. The objectives of this study were; to identify
organs responsible for the procurement processes in lower local government authorities,
to examine procedures followed during procurement processes in lower local
government authorities, to identify factors affecting procurement processes in lower
local government authorities and to examine effort done to rectify the procurement
processes in lower local government authorities
The study used descriptive survey research that allowed the use of both qualitative and
quantitative approaches. Data for this study were obtain from both primary and
secondary sources whereby interview and questionnaires were used as data collection
methods (through the use of Interview and Questionnaires guide) for primary data and
documentary review for secondary data. The study comprised of 79 sample size obtain
from the population size of 376 through the use of Yamane, (1967) formular. The
obtained data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)
through the use of descriptive statistics method. The analysis indicated that village
committee is the organ responsible for procurement in lower local government
authorities. Furthermore the study found that the village committee do not follow the
stated procedures for procurement of goods and services, and that there are different
factors affecting procurement processes such as lack of procurement knowledge to
actors, lack of technical support, political interferences from the leaders, delay of fund,
long procurement procedures and corruptions.it is recommended that it is necessary to
for the government to provide capacity building and technical support at the lower local
government authority to improve procurement skills.
