Moshi. TPC Limited on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 inaugurated its $52 million (about Sh130 billion) state-of-the-art distillery project in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, marking a major milestone in Tanzania’s push for industrial growth, clean energy adoption, and sustainable development.
The inauguration comes 25 years after the government, through the Office of the Treasury Registrar, made the strategic decision to privatize TPC Limited by transferring 75 percent of its shares to Sukari Investment Limited under the Miwa Group of Mauritius, while retaining 25 percent.
Wednesday’s high-profile event featured the unveiling of a commemorative plaque and was graced by senior government leaders, including the Treasury Registrar, Mr Nehemiah Mchechu, and the Kilimanjaro Regional Commissioner, Mr Nurdin Babu.
The newly commissioned distillery, one of the most advanced in the region, significantly enhances the country’s industrial production capacity.
It will produce 16.3 million litres of Extra Neutral Alcohol annually, along with 400,000 litres of technical alcohol and a further 400,000 litres of industrial carbon dioxide, according to a press release availed to the media by Mr Jaffari Ally, TPC Ltd Corporate Affairs Executive Officer
Additionally, the facility will generate 8,000 metric tonnes of potassium-based fertilizer and produce 6 megawatts of renewable power to support its operations and reduce carbon emissions.
These outputs position the project as a strategic asset in advancing circular production, minimizing waste, and supporting Tanzania’s clean energy agenda.
Speaking during the event, Mr Mchechu described the project as a transformative investment.
“This project is a game-changer. It will diversify products, create new revenue streams, generate and save foreign exchange, and strengthen Tanzania’s industrialization agenda,” he underscored.
Importantly, Mr Mchechu went further to say, this venture reflects continued collaboration: TPC, in partnership with the government, holds 85 percent of shares in the distillery, while Isautier Drinks Africa holds 15 percent.
This structure embodies a continued spirit of shared growth and trust that has defined our journey.
He further emphasized that the success of TPC should inspire other companies that were privatized in the same era to meet the expectations of both the government and the communities they serve.
“This partnership is more than numbers, it is about people, progress, and promises,” he stressed.
He went on to add: “It shows that when government and private investors work together, they can achieve extraordinary results. It is about building a future where Tanzania stands tall as a hub of industrial and agricultural excellence.
“Let us continue to nurture this partnership, innovate boldly, and ensure that the next 25 years bring even greater prosperity for our nation.”
For his part, Mr Babu praised TPC Limited for its sustained contribution to national development and highlighted the new distillery as a model of sustainable industrial investment.
“The project will create jobs, enhance value addition in the sugar and energy sectors, and strengthen Tanzania’s competitiveness within the regional industrial market,” he said.
The modern distillery stands as a testament to TPC Limited’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community empowerment—further solidifying its role as a key driver in Tanzania’s industrial transformation.
