Tanzania Directs Ministry Officials to Speed Up National Water Grid Projects

Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba directed Ministry of Water officials on 14 June 2026 to ensure effective implementation of plans to expand access to clean and safe water. He spoke at a public rally in Kiomboi, Iramba District, Singida Region, and said establishment of a national water grid remains a key priority.

Dr Nchemba said the government has allocated sufficient resources to connect remaining villages to water services and that water drilling rigs have been procured for every region.

He added that completion of major strategic projects financed through domestic resources will allow more funds to be redirected to water, roads and electricity. Under proposals for the new financial year, funds allocated to water, electricity and road projects implemented by TANROADS and TARURA will no longer pass through the central government funding system.

Dr Nchemba said the change is intended to speed up implementation and improve service delivery.

Design works are underway for the Nyuki Oboyi-Kisiriri-Sibiti road via Ndurumo in Iramba District. Designs for the Kitusha-Ngalangala-Kisana-Kinakumi-Kisiriri road have been completed. Preparations are also underway for construction of a bridge linking Kiomboi Hospital, Meli and Iguguria after design works were completed.

Deputy Minister for Energy Ms Salome Makamba said that out of 393 hamlets in Iramba Constituency, 258 have been connected to electricity and 135 have not. Contractors are currently working in 65 hamlets, with electricity connections expected to begin in July. She said that for the remaining 70 hamlets, substantial progress toward full connectivity is expected by the next financial year.