The government has intensified efforts to strengthen national security by continuing the construction of border roads, a move expected to improve patrol operations and accessibility in remote areas.
Deputy Minister for Works, Godfrey Kasekenya, said on April 10, 2026, that the roads are being built to gravel standard to support security agencies in safeguarding the country’s borders.
He was responding to a question from Special Seats MP, Happiness Daniel Ngwando, who sought to know the government’s plan to improve border infrastructure to enhance security operations.
Kasekenya explained that the roads, which run along the country’s borders, are critical in enabling security forces to conduct patrols more efficiently.
He said the government is prioritising the construction of these roads to ensure they remain accessible throughout the year, especially in hard-to-reach border areas.
According to him, the government, through the Tanzania National Roads Agency, has so far completed 1,759 kilometres of border roads in various regions.
Construction of the remaining sections is ongoing and will continue in phases, depending on the availability of funds.
On the Mtwara–Pachani–Tunduru road, which stretches 300 kilometres, Kasekenya said its design has already been completed, and the government is currently looking for funds to upgrade it to tarmac level.
The initiative is expected not only to enhance security but also to open up border areas for economic activities and improve transport for local communities.
