The launch of the Government Securities Yield Curve by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) is set to improve transparency in the financial market, strengthen investor confidence and create more opportunities for Tanzanians to participate in government securities investments.
The new tool, officially launched in Dar es Salaam on Friday, August 7, 2026, provides a reliable benchmark for pricing government securities, helping investors make informed decisions while improving efficiency in the domestic financial market.
Launching the initiative on behalf of the Minister for Finance, BoT Governor Emmanuel Tutuba said the yield curve would play a critical role in expanding investment opportunities and supporting the growth of Tanzania’s financial sector.
Mr Tutuba said participation in financial markets had increased significantly, with the number of investors rising from 897 to 32,631, although the figure remained low compared with Tanzania’s population of more than 61 million people.
He challenged financial sector players to work together in identifying and reaching untapped investment opportunities to encourage more citizens to participate.
“Focusing on available opportunities and ensuring they reach more people is important. There are many opportunities that have not yet been accessed, and stakeholders need to work together to unlock them,” he said.
The BoT Governor said the central bank had injected about TZS 10 trillion into circulation over the past two years, supporting liquidity and economic activities.
He also highlighted the strong growth of government securities, saying the value of government bonds held by investors had increased from TZS 499 billion to TZS 32.291 trillion in 2026, reflecting growing confidence in the market.
The Government Securities Yield Curve shows expected returns for government securities across different maturity periods.
Experts say it will help investors understand market trends, improve pricing accuracy and support better financial planning.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Markets and Securities Authority (CMSA), CPA Nicodemus Mkama, said the launch was a strategic step towards developing a stronger and more efficient capital market.
He said the capital market had continued to grow, with investment in the stock market increasing by 79 percent, while the bond market recorded 48 percent growth.
“The market remains stable and continues to expand. The introduction of the yield curve will strengthen transparency and support sustainable growth of government securities,” Mr Mkama said.
Meanwhile, BoT Director of Financial Brokers, Godfrey Malauli, said increasing public awareness on investment opportunities remained a key priority.
He said improving financial education would enable more citizens to understand available investment options and participate in the financial markets.
The introduction of the yield curve comes as Tanzania continues efforts to deepen its financial markets, promote savings and expand access to investment opportunities for individuals, businesses and institutions.
