AGP Executive Report

Project Delivery: Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi has ordered officials to speed up water, power and road projects in Songwe, including the Tunduma water scheme and a power connection targeted for December. Inclusive Education: The government has committed more than Sh12 billion to improve school facilities, train teachers and provide specialist materials for learners with disabilities over the next five years. Public Procurement: More than 33,500 groups representing women, youth, older people and people with disabilities have won 3,466 government tenders worth Sh74.32 billion since July 2023. Bagamoyo SEZ: Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has ordered faster land valuations and compensation for residents affected by the industrial zone, saying payments should not hold up investment. Regional Connectivity: Tanzania Railways and Egypt’s Arab Contractors have agreed to assess a proposed railway linking Mtwara, Songea and Mbamba Bay, with branches to mining areas. Economic Policy: At IMF and World Bank meetings, Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar called for closer coordination of fiscal and monetary policy to strengthen resilience against economic shocks.

Transport and Trade: Tanzania Railways Corporation and Egypt’s Arab Contractors signed an agreement to study a proposed Mtwara–Songea–Mbamba Bay railway, with branches to mineral areas and links to regional markets. Mining Policy: The government plans to use mining revenue to expand geological surveys, targeting coverage of at least half the country by 2030; Stamico also announced plans for three new mines as its revenue rose to Sh147.8 billion. Regional Cooperation: Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba urged African states to better integrate maritime, rail and road networks to cut freight costs and widen market access. Rule of Law: Tanganyika Law Society president Boniface Mwabukusi was questioned as a witness over allegations of funding planned demonstrations. His lawyer denied the claims; the reports cited did not include a police account.

Road Accountability: Works Minister Masanja Kadogosa removed TANROADS’ acting Songwe manager over delays on the Sh6.8 billion Tunduma border road, giving the contractor two weeks to finish outstanding work and ordering tighter supervision. Youth Jobs: The government is offering eligible startups first-year income-tax relief, grants and other support, while inviting young entrepreneurs to flag barriers to accessing opportunities. Trade Diplomacy: Indonesia is seeking a preferential trade agreement with the EAC; Tanzania has begun internal processing, with talks dependent on consultation with the regional business council. Local Revenue: Hai District Council is studying Dodoma’s zonal system for organising revenue collection, aiming to improve efficiency and service delivery. Carbon Revenue: Tanzania says forest-resource owners receive 61 per cent of carbon-project earnings, with project proponents allocated 31 per cent and government 8 per cent.

Project Delivery: Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi ordered officials to speed up water and road works in Songwe and ensure the Sh285.7 billion Nkangamo power substation is commissioned by December. The project is 83% complete and is expected to strengthen electricity supply and regional power trade. Digital Jobs: Ndejembi also called for government job and opportunity platforms to be connected after a youth portal reportedly listed only seven openings, saying fragmented systems make access harder. Mining Oversight: The government is preparing legislation to establish a board regulating geologists, with the aim of setting professional standards and protecting small-scale miners and investors from misleading reports. Investment and Energy: Tanzania is consulting on a new investment policy and 2026–31 strategy, as it seeks to attract private capital; the government is also reported to be close to a $42 billion gas development deal. Women’s Safety: Women’s advocates are urging a national system to track femicide, faster responses to threats and accessible protection services. Diplomacy: Kuwait’s new ambassador presented credentials to President Samia Suluhu Hassan, with talks covering bilateral cooperation and food security.

LNG Deal: Tanzania is close to finalising a $42 billion gas project expected to unlock 47 trillion cubic feet of reserves. Talks stalled over fiscal terms, legal frameworks and dispute resolution, but officials say negotiations are largely complete. AFCON 2027: Reports of stadium and organisational delays have raised the possibility of moving the tournament to December 2027 or January 2028, though CAF says Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda remain the hosts. Dodoma Energy: A Sh37.52 billion gas network for Mtumba is due by July 2028 and could cut energy costs by up to 40 percent for residents and institutions that switch to gas. Unity and Legacy: The Uhuru Torch campaign reported 1,337 projects worth Sh2.24 trillion and 23.6 million trees planted. On the 27th anniversary of Julius Nyerere’s death, analysts also questioned the state of national unity and the need for reconciliation. Diplomacy: Tanzania reaffirmed at the UN its support for the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination and called for direct negotiations.

Dodoma Energy: A Sh37.5 billion gas network for Mtumba is due by July 2028 and could cut energy costs by up to 40% for users who switch. Nyerere Legacy: On the 27th anniversary of the founding president’s death, President Samia urged Tanzanians to uphold peace and unity; analysts questioned how Nyerere might view current strains on trust and democratic ideals. Development Drive: The Uhuru Torch campaign reported 1,337 projects worth Sh2.24 trillion and more than 23.6 million trees planted across the country. Justice: Constitution and Legal Affairs Minister Abdallah Ulega ordered nationwide inspections of remand facilities to tackle overcrowding and speed up cases, including bail decisions. Fisheries: The government is stepping up investment and conservation as fish stocks in Tanzania’s Lake Tanganyika waters fell about 58% from 2022 to 2025. Climate Finance: Tanzania is seeking $41.06 million under the next Global Environment Facility cycle and says six carbon projects are generating credits. Energy Deal: Tanzania is nearing a $42 billion gas agreement as it seeks to become an East African energy hub.

Nyerere’s Legacy: Tanzania marked 27 years since founding President Julius Nyerere’s death, with tributes renewing calls for unity, accountable leadership and self-reliance. Energy Investment: Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar says talks on the proposed $42 billion LNG project are nearing completion. The development is expected to unlock 47.13 trillion cubic feet of gas, with some production reserved for domestic use. Regional Cooperation: Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda are developing a joint visa for fans travelling across borders during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations; the Arusha stadium is reported 95 per cent complete. Election Oversight: Tanzania has called for credible election observation as a contribution to peace and stability in Africa.

Civil Society: President Samia is expected at a meeting of civil society groups in Dar es Salaam on October 27–29, where officials will discuss national security, government-CSO cooperation and the rules governing the organisations. Energy and Investment: Tanzania says a $42 billion LNG deal is close to completion, alongside agreements on two critical-mineral projects. A new Saudi Arabia energy MoU covers fuel supplies and related infrastructure. Food Security: As El Niño rains approach, the government has ordered timely delivery of seeds and fertiliser and weekly reports from extension officers to help safeguard production. Elections and Governance: Tanzania has called for credible election observation, while the recent IPU Assembly brought renewed attention to governance and the crisis over jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu. Dodoma Leadership: The regional commissioner has demanded results-oriented leadership from local institutions.

Energy Diplomacy: Tanzania and Saudi Arabia signed an MoU to expand cooperation in oil, gas, electricity and other energy fields, opening the door to joint projects and expertise-sharing. Continental Justice: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights unveiled a 2026–28 plan to improve access to justice and modernise its work as it marks 20 years. Election Standards: Tanzania’s Deputy Foreign Minister called for impartial, professional election observers, warning that misinformation and political polarisation pose growing challenges. EU Funding: The European Union has made €156 million (about 461bn/-) in development funding available to Tanzania, restoring the full programme after a delay linked to events in October 2025. Carbon Market Dispute: Environment Minister Hamad Masauni denied claims that forests had been handed to Gulf companies for carbon trading and challenged critics to prove the allegation. Student Loans: HESLB is considering capital-market borrowing to diversify funding as demand for higher-education loans grows.

Election Oversight: Tanzania has urged impartial, fact-based election observation, as Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister James Millya warned that misinformation and political polarisation pose growing challenges to African elections. Legal Affairs: The High Court has paused disciplinary proceedings against Tanganyika Law Society president Boniface Mwabukusi while it considers his challenge to the legal framework governing advocates’ discipline; the case returns to court on October 16. Jobs and Investment: In London, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba said Tanzania is targeting $15 billion in annual foreign investment to spur industrialisation and youth employment, highlighting rail, port and power projects. Energy Ties: Tanzania signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to expand cooperation across energy, including oil and gas, renewables, technology and supply chains. Environment Funding: The government is seeking up to $41 million through the Global Environment Facility to support conservation, climate resilience and efforts to combat land degradation. Travel: The United States has included Tanzanians in a partial visa suspension affecting 14 African countries.

Election Oversight: Tanzania has called for impartial, professional election observation, as Deputy Foreign Minister James Millya warned that misinformation, social media and political polarisation are raising new challenges for African monitors. Party Politics: CCM has appointed Faris Buruhani as national UVCCM secretary-general. Parliament: The Arusha IPU Assembly closed with Milton Dick elected president, succeeding Tanzania’s Tulia Ackson; lawmakers also urged stronger accountability and inclusive governance. Dira 2050: Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba used meetings in London to court investors and development partners, pitching Tanzania’s shift towards local processing, manufacturing and value addition. Public Projects: The government says it has paid 49bn/- in compensation to residents affected by the planned Bagamoyo Port, with procurement preparations for channel works under way.

Lake Nyasa Disaster: Three people died and more than 40 were rescued after the MV Chambo caught fire in Tanzanian waters while travelling to Mozambique. Authorities said firefighting continued and they were coordinating with Mozambique and Malawi. Parliamentary Governance: The IPU Assembly in Arusha urged parliaments to strengthen accountability, public participation and trust in institutions, with communities given a stronger voice in decision-making. Student Support: Tanzania plans to expand higher-education loans and grants to 292,463 students in 2026/27, up from 252,773 last year; the first 165,775 beneficiaries have been allocated 535.7 billion shillings. Regional Justice: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, based in Arusha, marks 20 years, having decided more than 150 cases, though only 34 of the African Union’s 55 members have ratified its founding protocol.

Energy Oversight: Tanzania’s Fair Competition Commission blocked a proposed deal giving Rostam Aziz’s Taifa Gas a stake in the Songo Songo gas operator, without stating its reasons. The transaction remains unresolved as the field’s licence reaches expiry and renewal talks continue. Parliamentary Diplomacy: Australia’s Milton Dick was elected IPU president at the assembly in Arusha, succeeding Tanzania’s Tulia Ackson. Delegates called for more inclusive governance and accountability, while Tanzania renewed its push for Kiswahili to become an official IPU language. Infrastructure Scrutiny: The Controller and Auditor General inspected the Makutupora–Kigoma and Tabora–Mwanza standard-gauge railway projects, valued at 35 trillion shillings. Investment Priorities: Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba met UK investors and institutions to outline Tanzania’s national priorities as the government seeks to attract capital.

Road Safety: President Samia mourned 32 people killed in two road crashes and urged drivers to take care; a bus collision with a timber truck on the Morogoro–Dar es Salaam highway killed at least 28. Business and Investment: The government says it will ease business barriers, widen access to finance and land, and formalise informal firms. In London, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba urged investors to back Tanzania’s Dira 2050 plan. Parliamentary Diplomacy: Arusha hosted the IPU assembly, where Australia’s Milton Dick was elected president. Delegates debated inclusive governance and accountability, while Tanzania’s Speaker Tulia Ackson called for stronger health rights. Political Accountability: CHADEMA urged the IPU chief to visit detained opposition leader Tundu Lissu and meet victims of the October 29 events. Separate reporting said some parliamentary hopefuls spent up to US$65,000, raising questions about how campaign costs shape who can run.

Investment Policy: The government is preparing a new National Investment Policy to ease business barriers, widen access to finance and land, and bring more informal firms into the formal economy. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba also urged investors in London to back Tanzania’s Dira 2050 development agenda. Road Safety: At least 28 people died when a bus collided with a timber truck and caught fire on the Morogoro–Dar es Salaam highway. President Samia mourned the victims and urged drivers to follow safety rules. Parliamentary Governance: An IPU assembly in Arusha ended with a call for more inclusive, accountable government and stronger public participation in decision-making. Political Scrutiny: An opinion piece questioned the reported resignation and disappearance of Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi and raised concerns about Tanzania’s political climate after the disputed 2025 election.

Parliament & Accountability: The IPU Assembly in Arusha closed with a call for inclusive governance, stronger public accountability and community participation. CHADEMA also urged the IPU’s new president to visit detained opposition leader Tundu Lissu and meet victims of the October 29 violence. Girls’ Rights: Tanzanian youth advocates and officials called for marriage-law reform, more investment in girls’ education and lasting leadership roles for young women; child marriage has fallen to 29% but remains widespread in some regions. Public Finance: Livestock and Fisheries Minister Bashiru Kakurwa warned officials against misusing public funds or delaying projects, saying failures must be investigated. Economic Outlook: Tanzania’s GDP rose to Sh243.3 trillion after rebasing, while avocado exports reached 52,000 tonnes—already above the 2030 target—with earnings of $97.2 million.