Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba on April 19, 2026 laid the foundation stone for the Chamwino Urban Water Project in Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, a key government initiative aimed at improving access to clean and safe water for thousands of residents.
The Sh17.20 billion project is being implemented by the Government through the Ministry of Water in collaboration with the Dodoma Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (DUWASA).
The project has already reached 70.2 percent completion, reflecting steady progress in strengthening water services in the capital city and its surrounding areas.
Once completed, the project will directly benefit more than 60,000 residents in Msanga, Buigiri, Chamwino, and Mtumba wards.
It is expected to increase water access coverage from 91 percent to 100 percent, ensuring that more households receive reliable and safe water supply.
The project also focuses on increasing water production capacity to meet both current demand and future population growth, especially as Chamwino continues to develop as part of the expanding Dodoma capital city.
Speaking during the ceremony, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba commended President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan for her leadership in driving major infrastructure projects that are improving public services across the country.
He said the government remains committed to ensuring that citizens have access to essential services such as clean water, which is a key foundation for public health, economic activities, and improved living standards.
Residents of the beneficiary areas are expected to experience a major relief once the project is completed, including reduced time spent searching for water, improved reliability of supply, and better support for household and small-scale economic activities.
The government continues to prioritize water development projects across the country as part of its broader agenda to improve social welfare and promote inclusive development, especially in rapidly growing urban centres like Dodoma.
