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Proposal for Construction of 15 Hectare Dry Port in Mkuranga

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  • The Mkuranga District has allocated 15 hectares for the construction of a dry port to facilitate the storage and transportation of locally produced goods.
  • The Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, visited Mkuranga on August 19, 2026, to assess mining activities and provide guidance.
  • Mkuranga is home to 275 factories, with 39 of them utilizing minerals to produce various products, contributing 3.2 billion Tanzanian shillings to the economy in the 2025/26 fiscal year.
  • KEDA Tanzania Float Glass factory produces approximately 600 tons of glass daily, with 98% of its raw materials sourced from Mkuranga.
  • The district aims to create a conducive environment for investment, as stated by the District Commissioner, Hadija Nasri Ally.

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Mkuu wa Wilaya ya Mkuranga, Mhe. Hadija Nasri Ally, alisema Wilaya hiyo inaendelea kuweka mazingira wezeshi kwa uwekezaji, ikiwemo kutenga ekari 15 kwa ajili ya ujenzi wa Bandari Kavu itakayorahisisha uhifadhi na usafirishaji wa bidhaa zinazozalishwa wilayani humo.

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