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JUST IN; Kenyan President William Ruto is expected in Tanzania today for a 2-day state visit. Ruto will hold bilateral talks with President Samia Suluhu Hassan, witness signing of cooperation agreements, attend a Tanzania-Kenya Business Forum, and address Tanzania’s Parliament in Dodoma tomorrow. Trade between Tanzania and Kenya exceeded $2 billion annually, making Kenya one of Tanzania’s top regional trade partners.

Ninawatakia kila la kheri wanangu wanafunzi wa Kidato cha Sita na Vyuo vya Ualimu kwa ngazi ya Cheti na Stashahada mlioanza mitihani yenu ya kuhitimu leo. Ninawaombea kwa Mwenyezi Mungu awape utulivu wa akili na afya njema ili mfanye mitihani kwa uaminifu, kujiamini na mafanikio. Serikali inaendelea kuwaandalia mazingira mazuri kwa hatua zinazofuata ikiwemo kuongeza mikopo na ufadhili wa masomo, kujenga vyuo vikuu katika kila mkoa na vyuo vya ufundi kila wilaya, na kuboresha mitaala ili elimu iwe bora na nafuu zaidi, iwawezeshe kujiajiri na iendane na mabadiliko ya dunia.

A relationship increasingly defined by scale and efficiency, with bilateral trade growing ~10–15% annually, projected to reach $1.5–2.5B by 2030, supported by logistics integration, SGR corridors, and deeper value chain linkages across manufacturing and agriculture.

🇹🇿🇰🇪 Tanzania & Kenya: A Partnership Built on Brotherhood and Strategy Today, President @WilliamsRuto begins a two-day official working visit to Tanzania, hosted by H.E. Samia Suluhu Hassan, a visit that is as strategic as it is symbolic. 📊 By the numbers: bilateral trade between Tanzania and Kenya consistently reaches USD 1–2 billion annually, with Kenya ranking among Tanzania's largest import sources in East Africa, supplying manufactured goods, pharmaceuticals, and processed foods, while Tanzania sends agricultural produce, minerals, and energy products north. 🤝 On the agenda: bilateral talks on trade, investment and infrastructure; the signing of key cooperation agreements; and joint engagement with the private sector to deepen commercial ties. 🏛️ Parliament: President Ruto will address the Parliament of Tanzania in Dodoma, a powerful act of parliamentary diplomacy that reflects the depth of trust between the two nations and ensures cooperation is anchored not just at the executive level, but legislatively too. 🌍 The bigger picture: This visit positions Tanzania and Kenya as the twin pillars of East African stability and growth, aligning regional policy within the East African Community (EAC) and signalling a shared vision for integration, infrastructure, and economic transformation.

TZ–Kenya trade is on a ~10–15% annual growth path. At this pace, flows above $1B today could reach ~$1.5–2B by 2028, driven by integrated value chains, lower logistics costs, and stronger regional supply linkages.

• Around 2019/20, Tanzania’s tax revenue was about TZS 15–16 trillion (~$6.5–7B) — nearly half of today’s level • By 2024/25, collections have risen to $11.9B (≈ TZS 30+ trillion), showing strong expansion in the tax base • Tax-to-GDP ratio improved from roughly 12–13% to about 14–15%, reflecting better compliance • Digital tax systems (e-filing, e-receipts) have significantly reduced leakages and increased efficiency • Port performance improved, Dar es Salaam port handling capacity rose to 20M+ tonnes annually, boosting customs revenue • Mining revenue surpassed TZS 1 trillion annually, up sharply from below TZS 500B five years ago • Overall growth driven by stronger enforcement, trade expansion, and formalisation of the economy.

Taxes collected in East Africa in 2024/2025. Kenya collected $19.9 billion from taxes in 2024/25. Tanzania collected $11.9 Billion. Uganda collected $8.8 Billion. Rwanda collected $2.2 Billion South Sudan collected $217 Million. Ports are giving back to Kenya and Tanzania. Rwanda managed with tourism and exports.

Tanzania’s satellite initiative marks a strategic step toward technological independence and data-driven development. • Expands nationwide connectivity, especially in underserved and remote areas • Enhances disaster monitoring and early warning capabilities • Supports agriculture through real-time data and mapping • Strengthens national security and resource management. • Reduces reliance on foreign satellite services. • Accelerates digital transformation and innovation.

Tanzania Satellite Development Procurement Has Been Completed - Orbital Today orbitaltoday.com/2026/05/04/tan…

Prime Minister Dkt. Mwigulu Nchemba has expressed satisfaction with progress on the 58km Mtili–Ifwagi–Mdabulo–Lulanda road, urging faster completion of remaining sections. With 14km done and 57% overall progress, he emphasized timely design, funding, and execution to unlock economic activity.

Waziri Mkuu, Dkt. Mwigulu Nchemba, amezitaka mamlaka husika kuachia vyombo vya moto vya biashara vilivyokamatwa kwa makosa madogo yanayohusiana na faini.

WAZIRI MKUU, Dkt. Mwigulu Nchemba, akiwasalimia wananchi wa Idofi, wilayani Makambako, mkoani Njombe, ambako amepokea taarifa ya mradi wa umwagiliaji na soko la mbogamboga, pamoja na kusikiliza changamoto mbalimbali za wananchi wa eneo hilo. Waziri Mkuu ameanza ziara yake leo, Mei 2, 2026, katika mikoa ya Iringa na Njombe.

Waziri Mkuu, Dkt. Mwigulu Nchemba ametoa pongezi kwa Simba SC kwa kuonesha uvumilivu na kutokata tamaa licha ya kufungwa mara nyingi na Yanga SC.

Africa’s wealthiest businessman, Aliko Dangote, has proposed taking the lead in developing an oil refinery in Tanzania, with the project expected to draw on the design and scale of his flagship refinery in Nigeria. 🎥 @ReutersBiz

🇹🇿 Tanzania Makes Up 10% of Africa’s Natural Gas Holdings By 2034, Tanzania plans for 80% of its population to use natural gas for clean cooking, helping safeguard both public health and the environment. ▶️ Watch the video to learn what benefits such vast reserves may bring to the country 👇

Dangote just told East African leaders he’ll build a second 650,000 barrel per day refinery in Tanga, Tanzania. Identical to the one in Lagos. Kenya, Uganda, DRC and South Sudan will supply the crude. A pipeline from Mombasa to Tanga will support it. Presidents Ruto and Museveni were both at the table when he made the commitment. Four to five years to build. The Iran war exposed how dependent Africa is on Middle East fuel imports. Some East African countries get 75% of their fuel from the Gulf. Dangote’s Lagos refinery is already shipping refined products to Tanzania, Ghana, Cameroon and jet fuel to Europe. Now he wants to replicate the whole thing in East Africa. From one refinery to a pan-African refining network. This man is not building a company. He’s building infrastructure for an entire continent.

Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote offered to lead the construction of an oil refinery in Tanzania, with plans modeled on Nigeria's Dangote. READ: reut.rs/4mOKZjx

Kenya and Uganda are in talks with Aliko Dangote to build a new oil refinery in Tanzania. The plan includes a pipeline from Mombasa to Tanga to process oil from the region.

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