The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Administration, Constitution and Legal Affairs has expressed satisfaction with the pace of investment projects being developed at the Bagamoyo Eco-Maritime City (BEMC), describing the initiative as a key driver of Tanzania’s industrialisation agenda and long-term economic transformation.
The committee made the assessment on Saturday after touring projects overseen by the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) within the strategic investment zone in Bagamoyo District, Coast Region.
The visit focused on assessing the progress of infrastructure development and investment projects already under implementation in the area, which has been earmarked as one of Tanzania’s major industrial and logistics hubs.
Covering 9,800 hectares, the Bagamoyo Eco-Maritime City was officially established in 2013, with 887 hectares reserved for the planned Mbegani Modern Port.
The project is expected to strengthen the country’s position as a regional trade and manufacturing centre while attracting large-scale investments.
Committee Chairperson Dr Damasi Ndumbaro said members were encouraged by the level of progress recorded so far, noting that the ongoing investments demonstrate the government’s success in creating an attractive environment for both local and foreign investors.
He said the projects under development have the potential to accelerate industrial growth, expand the country’s manufacturing base and create thousands of employment opportunities for Tanzanians.
One of the projects highlighted during the visit was the Sinovest textile factory, which is expected to manufacture garments and other textile products for domestic and export markets.
According to the committee, the factory is among the investments expected to make a significant contribution to job creation, with projections indicating that more than 10,000 young Tanzanians could secure employment once the project becomes fully operational.
Beyond employment, the investment is also expected to stimulate business activities in Bagamoyo and neighbouring areas by creating demand for goods, services and supporting industries.
TISEZA Board Chairperson Dr Azizi Mlima said the authority remains committed to ensuring that Tanzanians benefit directly from investments being established in special economic zones across the country.
He noted that investment continues to play a critical role in driving economic growth through increased industrial production, capital inflows, technology transfer and employment creation.
Meanwhile, TISEZA Director General Gilead Teri told the committee that the Bagamoyo Eco-Maritime City project is expected to be a major contributor to Tanzania’s ambition of building a one-trillion-dollar economy, as outlined in the National Development Vision 2050 and the Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP IV).
He said that by May 20, 2026, a total of 24 investors had been allocated land within the project area and had commenced implementation of their projects.
The investments are currently at different stages, including site preparation, fencing, construction of industrial sheds and the development of supporting infrastructure such as roads.
Mr Teri said the growing number of investors entering the zone reflects increasing confidence in Tanzania’s investment climate and the country’s ability to host large-scale industrial and commercial projects.
As Tanzania seeks to accelerate industrialisation and expand its export capacity, Bagamoyo Eco-Maritime City is emerging as one of the country’s most ambitious investment destinations, with expectations that it will generate jobs, attract capital and strengthen the nation’s competitiveness in regional and global markets.
