Mbeya Region, Njombe
CCM presidential candidate and incumbent President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan was received with jubilation in Tukuyu, where she pledged to improve essential services in every village and hamlet.
She told supporters that her government’s mission is to ensure reliable water supply, electricity, schools, and health facilities across rural areas.
On agriculture, Dr. Samia spoke extensively about tea and avocado—two key crops for Rungwe farmers.
She admitted challenges facing private investors like WATCO and Mohamed Enterprises and announced a government review of tea estates and factories.
She said ownership may be transferred to cooperatives to improve value addition and protect farmers.
She also pledged to ensure investors settle outstanding debts to farmers and workers.
On avocado, she noted Tanzania now ranks third in Africa for production but faces unstable prices. To help farmers, she announced 50 cold storage facilities nationwide, with two in Rungwe. “These centers will allow farmers to store produce for three months and avoid selling at a loss,” she explained.
She added that youth-led factories will process avocados into oil, animal feed, and other products, supported by subsidies, agro-inputs, and extension officers.
Mbeya Region – Mbarali
In Mbarali, Dr. Samia praised residents for their loyalty to CCM, saying “the region is glowing green.”
She outlined her government’s record over the past five years, including one new district hospital, four health centers, and nine dispensaries.
On education, 35 primary schools and 14 secondary schools have been built, while existing schools received more classrooms and teachers.
She reported that more than Sh10 billion has been invested in boreholes, and Sh51.5 billion allocated to a major water project covering 28 towns.
Electricity now reaches 641 out of 712 hamlets, with plans to complete the remainder.
On infrastructure, Sh11 billion has been spent on tarmac roads and four bridges, while 464 kilometers of gravel roads have been upgraded.
She also confirmed government plans to purchase the Mbarali Estate for redistribution to citizens and promised compensation for villagers affected by Ruaha National Park expansion.
Njombe Region – Njombe Town
Concluding her tour in Njombe, Dr. Samia reminded supporters of her 2022 visit when she inaugurated the regional referral hospital. She said her government has since upgraded seven district hospitals and 13 health centers.
Education has also seen a boost, with 62 new primary schools and 48 secondary schools, including a girls’ school, built in five years.
She pointed to major road projects, with Njombe’s tarmac network expanding from 274 kilometers in 2020 to 468 kilometers in 2025.
Completed projects include the Njombe–Makete and Njombe–Moronga roads, while new projects such as the Itone–Ludewa–Manda and Makete–Isonje–Mbeya roads are in the pipeline.
On power supply, she confirmed the 358 MW Ruhuji hydropower project is advancing and said compensation for those affected will be paid. “We will ensure every hamlet in Njombe has electricity,” she declared.
Industries in Njombe have also grown from 8 to 17, with government plans to establish industrial clusters in every district.
She noted that fertilizer subsidies have expanded, benefiting over 136,000 farmers. She also reaffirmed commitments to reviving tea factories and establishing avocado storage facilities.
Wrapping up, Dr. Samia promised to deliver an airport for Njombe and finalize the Liganga and Mchuchuma mining projects. “These initiatives will bring jobs and prosperity to the Southern Highlands,” she said.
