The clean water kiosk project by Dontino Water Refilling Co Ltd is transforming access to safe drinking water in Dar es Salaam while creating employment opportunities for young people.
The kiosks, strategically located near residential areas, provide affordable, safe water and employ youth in various roles, including attendants, engineers, delivery drivers, and operations managers. The initiative is gradually addressing unemployment among young Tanzanians.
Angella Kairuki, Minister of Communication and Information Technology, visited one of the kiosks and commended the company’s efforts. She encouraged further expansion to reach more communities across the city.
“Companies like these deserve recognition. They directly contribute to community development by offering essential services and creating jobs for young people,” said Minister Kairuki.
Valentino Ngeiyamu, CEO of Dontino Water Refilling Co Ltd, said the project began in October 2024 with a single kiosk valued at TZS 24 million. It has now expanded to eight kiosks across Dar es Salaam.
“We thank the government under President Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan for supporting private sector initiatives. We are working hard to ensure that more residents can benefit from our services,” Ngeiyamu said.
The company plans to increase the number of kiosks to 50–80 in Dar es Salaam and eventually expand to other regions, ensuring wider access to safe and affordable water.
Residents have welcomed the initiative. Rashidi Hamza, a Goba resident, said the kiosks have reduced water costs, made daily life easier, and contributed to better community health.
With such projects, experts say Tanzania’s private sector can play a key role in tackling youth unemployment while improving essential services for communities.
