Moshi. The partnership between the government of Tanzania and private investors in TPC Limited has recorded major achievements over the past 20 years, positioning the company among the country’s leading industrial performers.
The celebration of 20 years of partnership was held in Moshi, Kilimanjaro Region, on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, during a Gala dinner, following the launch earlier in the day of the $52 million (about Sh130 billion) state-of-the-art distillery project.
The distillery project marks a major milestone in TPC’s expansion, diversifying operations into the production of Extra Neutral Alcohol, potash fertilizer, and renewable power, while contributing more than six MW to the national grid.
The partnership began when the government privatized TPC Limited and retained 25 percent of the shares, paving the way for new investment, modern management practices, and long-term growth.
Two decades later, the results of that decision are evident across the company’s operations, financial performance, and community impact.
TPC, once a struggling enterprise, has undergone significant modernization, supported by more than Sh265 billion invested in factory upgrades, field development, and environmental management systems.
The improvements have enhanced production efficiency and earned the company national recognition for performance and sustainability.
Financially, the partnership has delivered strong returns to the government.
In 2023 alone, TPC paid Sh16.5 billion in dividends to the government, through the OTR, the highest in its history.
The company also contributes more than Sh74 billion each year through taxes and levies, making it a key source of domestic revenue.
The social impact of the investment has also been notable.
TPC currently employs more than 4,000 people and has funded a range of community initiatives, including education, health, water, and infrastructure projects in surrounding areas.
Speaking at the Gala dinner, the Treasury Registrar, Mr Nehemiah Mchechu, reflected on the significance of TPC’s 20-year journey, noting that the achievements recorded over the past two decades highlight the impact of well-structured public–private partnerships and underscore the long-term viability of mixed ownership models in strategic sectors.
“These achievements prove one thing: Investing in Tanzania was the right decision—and you have the right partner in business,” he said, emphasizing the strong collaboration between the government and private investors.
Mr Mchechu went on to reaffirm the government’s ongoing commitment to the partnership, adding, “We will continue to foster an enabling environment for investment, innovation, and industrial growth.”
“Let us look ahead to the next 25 years with ambition—to make TPC not only a leader in sugar and ethanol but also a champion of sustainability and industrial excellence in Africa,” said the Treasury Registrar, Mr Nehemiah Mchechu, during the Gala dinner.
The ambitious vision is supported by the structure of the new distillery project, in which TPC, in partnership with the Government, holds 85 percent of the shares, while Isautier Drinks Africa holds 15 percent.
The entry of Isautier as a strategic partner brings additional expertise in distillation and allied industries, strengthening TPC’s technical capacity and opening new opportunities for growth in regional and international markets.
