Creation of 3,000 Direct Jobs by KEDA Tanzania

TLDR

• KEDA Tanzania is set to create 3,000 direct jobs in Mkuranga District as part of its expansion efforts.
• The company produces glass for various applications, including buildings and vehicles, and aims to enhance local production capabilities.
• Mkuranga District has allocated 15 acres for the construction of a dry port to facilitate the storage and transportation of locally produced goods.
• The mining sector in Mkuranga contributed 3.2 billion Tanzanian shillings in the 2025/26 financial year, with 39 out of 275 local factories utilizing minerals for production.
• KEDA's factory sources 98% of its raw materials from Mkuranga and produces approximately 600 tons of glass daily, exporting to markets including the United States.