Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu has ordered police officers with big bellies to return to training to lose weight.
In a video that has since gone viral, Suluhu directed that police officers should not have big bellies.
Suluhu was speaking in Tanga while commemorating the completion of the training of officers.
"As I was inspecting the parade today, I noticed those leading the march were veteran officers and among them were big-bellied officers. I have seen big bellies. We are not supposed to have officers with big bellies."
The Head of State added that the said officers should get back to the training facility and get fresh training to make them fit to be able to execute their roles properly.
"They should come back here (for training) so that they shed them off and be swift again in executing their duties," she said.
Yesterday, the Tanzanian head of state congratulated President-elect William Ruto.
Through her social media pages, Suluhu expressed confidence that her government will work with William Ruto.
"I congratulate the people of Kenya on their peaceful general election and the subsequent announcement of Williams Ruto as President-elect," she said on Instagram.
"We look forward to continuing working together with our brothers and sisters in Kenya to strengthen our historically close ties. Tuko pamoja," she added.
Suluhu took over the country’s presidency following the sudden death of president John Pombe Magufuli in March 2021.
She is set to serve as Head of State until 2025 and the country’s constitution allows her to contest for a second term.
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