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Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has urged Tanzanians to continue trusting the government as it steps up efforts to deliver major development projects, especially in rural areas.
Speaking during his visit to Hungumalwa in Kwimba District, Mwanza Region, the Prime Minister emphasized the government’s commitment to improving key services such as clean water, education, healthcare, and transportation.
“We are here to serve the people and fulfill President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s directives,” said Majaliwa. “Our mission is to make sure every Tanzanian, no matter where they live, can access basic services with dignity.”
The Prime Minister officially launched the Hungumalwa Water Project, a major investment that now provides clean water to over 24,000 residents in four villages Hungumalwa, Buyogo, Ilula, and Kibitilwa.
The project draws water from Lake Victoria and includes a 1-million-litre storage tank, nearly 55 kilometers of pipelines, 500 household connections, and related infrastructure.
Construction began in March 2022 and was completed in August 2024. It was implemented by Emirate Builders Company Ltd under the supervision of the Mwanza Regional RUWASA (Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency), at a cost of 11 billion shillings. So far, 10 billion has already been disbursed.
RUWASA’s Mwanza Regional Manager, Engineer Godfrey Sanga, said the project is a strong example of how government and private companies can work together to deliver long-lasting results.
Hungumalwa’s water scheme is just one of 20 development projects underway in Kwimba District, with a total value of 32.39 billion shillings. Most of the funding is sourced locally, showing Tanzania’s growing capacity to invest in its own future.
Majaliwa’s visit comes shortly after Parliament approved a record 1.016 trillion shilling budget for the Ministry of Water for the 2025/26 financial year—an increase of 62% compared to last year. Of this, 943.12 billion shillings is dedicated to development projects.
Water Minister Jumaa Aweso explained why the sector is receiving such large investments: “Water is not just a basic need. It drives health, education, industry, and national resilience.”
He also highlighted a long-term solution—the National Water Grid—which will transfer water from abundant sources like Lake Victoria and the Rufiji River to areas that struggle with water shortages, such as Dodoma, Singida, Lindi, and Mtwara.
Prime Minister Majaliwa stressed that water projects are part of a larger, integrated development strategy. The government is also expanding rural electrification, improving schools, and upgrading health centres.
“Access to clean water and electricity should not be limited to urban areas. It must be a right for all Tanzanians,” he said. He encouraged rural households to take advantage of the ongoing electrification programme.
Majaliwa’s message about trust comes at an important time. As the government moves from planning to actual implementation, public support will be crucial.
Successful development depends not only on money and construction but also on community involvement and ownership.
“Trust is the foundation of development,” Majaliwa said. “We can only go far if we go together.”
The Hungumalwa project offers a glimpse into what the government aims to achieve nationwide: bringing services closer to people, especially in rural areas, and turning political promises into visible progress.
As Tanzania prepares to launch its most ambitious infrastructure budget yet, the challenge is clear can the government turn these investments into lasting improvements for citizens across the country?
In places like Hungumalwa, the early results are promising. And if trust continues to grow alongside delivery, the impact could be transformative for the entire nation.
Source Daily News