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Kigoma's Transformation from 'End of the Railway' to New Economic Opportunities

Latest Tanzania economy news · Kigoma's Transformation from 'End of the Railway' to Ne… explained · updated Aug 18, 2026 · economy news · GDP · investment

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  • The Kigoma Airport renovation is currently 67% complete and is expected to be finished by December 5, 2026.
  • The project, valued at 51.4 billion Tanzanian Shillings, began in 2023 and has seen progress increase from 61% to 67% in one month.
  • Transport Minister Prof. Makame Mbarawa announced that 80% of the necessary materials have arrived, with only runway lights pending.
  • The contractor has been paid 23 billion Shillings, with an additional payment of 1.23 billion Shillings pending approval from the Ministry of Finance.
  • The government aims to improve transport infrastructure to provide modern, safe, and efficient transport services to citizens.

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Amesema uwekezaji unaoendelea katika miundombinu ya anga, reli na usafiri wa majini umeifanya Kigoma kubadilika kutoka kuwa “mwisho wa reli” na kuwa eneo lenye fursa mpya za biashara, utalii na shughuli nyingine za kiuchumi.

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