Morogoro Investment Drive Focuses on Tourism, Agriculture

In a crucial move to enhance investment prospects in Morogoro, the Regional Commissioner (RC) Adam Malima has instructed district directors in tourism-rich areas to allocate specific zones for investment. This directive, issued on February 20, 2025, during a meeting with investors, the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), and regional leaders, aims to highlight the investment opportunities in the region while addressing existing challenges.

During the meeting, Malima emphasized the importance of developing key facilities such as hotels, which would provide tourists with high-quality accommodation, thereby encouraging more visitors to explore the region’s natural attractions. He noted that the presence of quality lodging in close proximity to tourist destinations would significantly boost Morogoro’s tourism industry.

In line with Malima's directives, TIC Board Chairman Dr. Binilith Mahenge identified several investment incentives in the region, such as available surveyed land and robust infrastructure, including roads, water, and electricity. He urged district directors to ensure that all potential investment areas are surveyed to facilitate growth.

Dr. Mahenge further underscored Morogoro’s suitability for agricultural investments due to its fertile land. Additionally, he highlighted the new Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project as a game-changer for improving transportation links and attracting more investors to the region.

Grace Lemunge, TIC’s Eastern Zone Manager, shared updates on the newly launched one-stop service window. This initiative allows representatives from 13 investment-related institutions to provide services at a single location, significantly simplifying the process for investors. She explained, “In the past, investors were required to visit multiple institutions, including OSHA and TBS, to complete their procedures. This was a major hurdle, but now all services are available in one place.”

In a strong message to local investors, RC Malima warned that those holding mining exploration blocks without development would face the risk of losing their rights to the properties. He stressed that these underdeveloped areas would be reassigned to new investors committed to advancing the region’s mining potential.