Fish centre to produce 3.6m fingerlings
The Rubambagwe Aquaculture Centre in Tanzania is nearing completion and is expected to produce 3.6 million fish fingerlings annually. The project is a strategic government initiative aimed at boosting the fisheries sector and local revenue in the Lake Zone.
Why it matters
This facility represents a significant investment in food security and economic infrastructure for the Tanzanian aquaculture industry.
GEITA: THE Rubambagwe Aquaculture Centre in Chato District, Geita Region, is expected to produce an average of 3.6 million fish fingerlings annually once completed, boosting fish production and supporting aquaculture development in the Lake Zone. Construction of the first phase began on March 17, 2025, at a cost of 1.54bn/-.
The project, which is scheduled for completion at the end of the month and has so far reached 87 per cent implementation.
The Acting Officer in Charge of the centre, Mr Bilali Banali, revealed this while briefing the Geita Regional Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Political Committee during its inspection of the project in Chato District.
Mr Banali said the centre is expected to generate more than 180m/- in annual revenue and produce about 300,000 fish fingerlings every month once operational.
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