53bn/- Kigoma Port Renovation to Transform Water Transport and Stimulate Trade

TLDR

• A new 53bn/- passenger berth is being constructed at Kigoma Port to enhance water transport and trade across the Lake Tanganyika corridor.
• The construction of the new berth began in June 2025 and is a collaboration between the government of Tanzania and Japan under a grant arrangement.
• Transport Minister Prof Makame Mbarawa stated that the project aims to improve passenger and cargo movement and enhance safety in water transport.
• The renovation is expected to stimulate economic activities in Kigoma, Katavi, and Rukwa regions, as well as in neighboring countries.
• The project is anticipated to significantly bolster trade in the region.