Tanzania mobilises Sh25 trillion for mega projects under PPP

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is mobilising at least $9 billion (about Sh25 trillion) in private capital to kickstart mega projects under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, according to the PPP Centre (PPPC).

Speaking at a seminar for the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Regional Administration and Local Government in Dar es Salaam yesterday, PPPC executive director David Kafulila highlighted the progress and significance of PPP in driving Tanzania’s infrastructure and development goals.

Currently, Tanzania is implementing over 84 projects through PPP, spanning infrastructure, hydropower, and other development sectors.

“The projects under PPPC are at various stages—agreement, feasibility studies, evaluation, procurement, and concept development,” Mr Kafulila explained.

“Key projects, such as the $340 million Kibaha-Chalinze road and the $1 billion construction of ring roads, are progressing well.”

Since the PPPC’s intensified focus on PPP projects in April, the Dar es Salaam Development Corporation (DDC) has been the primary project underway.

This project includes constructing a modern commercial complex in Kariakoo, one of Dar es Salaam’s busiest commercial districts.

The DDC building is envisioned as a multifunctional hub aimed at enhancing Kariakoo’s business appeal and attracting further investment. The project is expected to cost Sh37 billion.

Mr Kafulila emphasised that adherence to legal frameworks by all PPP stakeholders is essential for the long-term sustainability of these projects.

Additionally, he noted that the Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) is conducting feasibility studies to establish a new railway line connecting Kariakoo with Mlimani City and Tegeta, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding urban transport infrastructure.

The PPPC’s projects extend across diverse sectors, including transport, public works, energy, fisheries, health, tourism, water, and local government.

Mr Kafulila praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s reforms, which have boosted trade and investments in the country during the past three years of her administration.

The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Regional Administration and Local Government, Mr Justin Nyamoga, urged the PPPC to enhance operational efficiency to maximise the impact of these transformative projects.