The government has signed four major contracts with local contractors to strengthen aquaculture infrastructure in Morogoro and Tanga, in a move aimed at boosting fish farming and improving market access for fishers.
Speaking during the signing ceremony held on August 29, 2025, at the ministry’s headquarters in Mtumba, Dodoma, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Ms. Agnes Meena, said the projects would directly benefit communities involved in aquaculture and fisheries.
“These projects are strategic for our ministry, and as you know, they touch the lives of our citizens directly,” she said.
“I therefore urge all contractors to complete them on time and ensure the highest quality standards as stipulated in the contracts so that Tanzanians can start reaping the intended benefits.”she added
Ms. Meena explained that the contracts cover rehabilitation of fish hatcheries at the Kingolwira Aquaculture Development Centre in Morogoro, installation of aeration systems in fish ponds, drilling of two water wells at Kingolwira, and construction of a modern fish market at Kipumbwi in Pangani District, Tanga Region.
On their part, the contractors promised to deliver the projects as agreed, assuring the government that they would meet both the deadlines and quality benchmarks.
“We are committed to implementing the contracts professionally and ensuring the projects are operational within the agreed timeframe,” one contractor said on behalf of the companies.
The contracts were awarded to four companies: EF. IMER Construction Co. Ltd will drill two water wells at Kingolwira, Kanuta Engineering and Supply Ltd will install aeration systems in fish ponds at the same site, KPM Investment Ltd will rehabilitate fish hatcheries, while WCEC Ltd of Dar es Salaam will build the Kipumbwi Fish Market in Pangani.
According to the ministry, these projects form part of wider government efforts to scale up aquaculture, enhance fish production, and provide sustainable livelihoods for thousands of Tanzanians engaged in the fisheries sector.
