Mwanga. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially launched the Same-Mwanga-Korogwe water project that took about 20 years to complete.
The project offers much-needed relief to residents in the Same, Mwanga, and Korogwe districts.
Addressing Mwanga District residents following the official launch President Hassan said the project has significantly bolstered the capacity of the Same-Mwanga Clean Water and Sanitation Authority to deliver clean and safe water to the population.
The project has increased the number of beneficiaries from 50,615 to over 300,000 residents across 38 villages in the districts of Same, Mwanga, and Korogwe.
President Samia underscored the considerable efforts invested in revitalising the project to ensure residents received reliable water services.
She expressed her firm belief in the power of perseverance, stressing that failure was not an option, and encouraged public servants to remain committed to advancing development for the people.
“I call upon the Ministry of Water to prioritise the second phase of the project to further enhance water access in Korogwe District,” she said.
She also emphasised the need for accountability among water sector officials, particularly in safeguarding the continuity of clean water services in areas where water infrastructure had already been established.
President Samia urged water sector employees to serve the public with professionalism and punctuality, while also safeguarding water sources to ensure the government can fulfil its promises to the citizens.
The inauguration event marked a crucial step in Tanzania’s ongoing efforts to improve access to water and sanitation, reinforcing the government’s dedication to sustainable development and public welfare.
The Same-Mwanga-Korogwe project, valued at Sh406.07 billion, is set to provide clean water to over 300,000 residents in the Kilimanjaro Region.
Despite numerous setbacks, including funding shortages and bureaucratic obstacles, President Samia reflected on the challenges faced during the project’s development.
She recounted that while the feasibility study was conducted in 2006, construction only began in 2014, and the first water was delivered in 2024.
She reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to completing delayed projects, ensuring citizens have access to essential services.
