The Ministry of Water will focus on the construction of major strategic dams during the next financial year so as to increase the supply of safe and clean water across the country.

Requesting Parliament to endorse a total of USD308 million for his docket for the financial year 2022/23, The government announced that some of the strategic dams to be constructed include Kidunda, Farkwa, Lugoda and Songwe. 

Along with the larger strategic dams, the government also plans to construct 23 medium-sized dams, especially in semi-arid areas for rainwater harvesting. This is meant to increase the country’s ability to store water and distribute it to more people.

Also, 381 new water projects in rural areas and 175 in urban areas are planed to be executed in the next coming years across the country with an approved budget planned by the government.

This is part of a total of 1,029 projects, valued at USD132 million that will be implemented during the coming years.

The government of Tanzania is working hard to upgrade and spread its transmission and sanitation water infrastructures in the country to improve access to safe water in rural and urban areas in Tanzania.

The current administration under President Samia Hassan has made water a priority in its development agenda.

 In March 2022, Tanzania received USD125.3 million from Africa Development Bank (AfDB) to expand water resources and boost climate resilience in the Dodoma region.

 The project aims to improve water supply for multi-purpose use by developing water resources for Dodoma City and three towns in the region.

It is expected to enhance access to potable water for 2 million people and provide better sanitation services for about 1.5 million people by 2051.

 This creates a market for water solutions and projects in additional regions in Tanzania with the aim of meeting the government development agenda and goals.