Mbeya District Council has exceeded its internal revenue target for the 2025/26 financial year, reinforcing its financial strength and capacity to deliver public services.
The council collected TZS 7.9 billion, achieving 101 percent of its target of TZS 7.8 billion, signaling strong performance in local revenue mobilization.
The collections were driven by key sectors of the district’s economy, including trade and investment, agriculture, finance, natural resources, and service delivery systems.
These sectors continue to form the backbone of the council’s revenue base and reflect growing economic activity within the district.
In addition to core sources, the council also collected funds from protected revenue streams such as the improved Community Health Fund (iCHF), the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), user fees, property tax, and community contributions at village and ward levels.
These sources have played a critical role in boosting overall collections and supporting social service financing.
Mbeya District Council Chairperson, Aidda Haule, presented the performance during the Full Council meeting while discussing the third quarter implementation report covering January to March 2026.
She said the council depends on nine major revenue areas, all of which contributed to the positive results.
The trade, industry and investment sector stood out, with business license fees reaching 118 percent of the target.
The council collected TZS 228 million against a projection of TZS 194 million. Overall, the sector generated TZS 248 million by the end of April 2026, supported by guest house levies, liquor licensing fees, LATRA agency fees, and business registration charges.
The finance and accounting sector also performed steadily, particularly through room rental fees, which brought in TZS 178 million, equivalent to 86 percent of the target.
Other notable contributions included service levy at TZS 678 million (85 percent), parking and bus stand fees at TZS 119 million (67 percent), market dues at TZS 16 million (40 percent), and market fees at TZS 36 million (67 percent).
Agriculture continued to be a key revenue driver. Avocado levy collections reached TZS 42.6 million, exceeding the target by 142 percent, while coffee generated TZS 846.6 million, achieving 130 percent of the target.
Other crops contributed as well, with maize nearing full target at 99 percent, while beans, rice and bananas recorded lower performance.
The council’s strong revenue outturn reflects improved collection systems, better compliance, and growing economic activities across sectors.
The performance places Mbeya District Council in a stronger position to finance development projects and improve service delivery for its residents.
