Tanzania’s Ministry of Finance has called on citizens to deepen their understanding of national tax policies to encourage voluntary compliance and support the implementation of the government’s TZS56.49 trillion budget for the 2024/25 fiscal year.
The appeal was made by Deputy Permanent Secretary Jenifa Christian Omolo during her visit to the Ministry’s pavilion at the 49th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF), an event that brings together public and private sector stakeholders to showcase economic potential and policy direction.
According to Omolo, tax education is a strategic tool to strengthen domestic resource mobilization, enhance transparency, and improve service delivery in critical sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, water, and healthcare.
“The government has created an enabling environment through sound tax policy frameworks. What we need now is an informed citizenry that supports development by fulfilling its tax obligations voluntarily,” she said.
Tanzania’s 2024/25 budget the largest in the country’s history is designed to accelerate infrastructure development and social service delivery, with flagship investments in rural electrification, irrigation, road construction, and healthcare access.
Omolo encouraged Tanzanians attending the trade fair to visit the Ministry’s booth and engage with fiscal experts to better understand how tax revenue underpins government services.
She also reassured citizens that the current fiscal plan prioritizes inclusive growth and cost-effective public service delivery.
As part of the government’s outreach strategy, the Ministry is offering financial literacy sessions focused on microfinance and responsible borrowing to reduce household debt vulnerabilities and boost economic resilience at the community level.
The pavilion also features academic institutions under the Ministry’s umbrella, including the Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP), Tanzania Institute of Accountancy (TIA), and Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA), which are promoting skills development aligned with national economic goals.
Key state agencies participating in the outreach include the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA), UTT Asset Management and Investor Services (UTT AMIS), Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA), Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX), Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Also present are financial and regulatory bodies such as the TIB Development Bank, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), Public Procurement Appeals Authority (PPAA), Treasury SACCOS, and the Government Procurement Services Agency (GPSA).
Tanzania has increased its focus on domestic revenue generation as part of broader economic reforms aimed at reducing aid dependency, financing strategic investments, and enhancing fiscal sustainability.
With improved tax administration and public awareness, the government aims to boost collections while maintaining a pro-growth environment for businesses and households.