Minister Kadogosa directs contractor to fast-track the Kahama-Kakola road project
Tanzanian Minister for Works Masanja Kadogosa has ordered the contractor CCECC to accelerate the construction of the Kahama-Kakola road to meet the December 7, 2026 deadline. The government has threatened penalties and contract revocation if the project, which is currently behind schedule, is not completed on time.
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The road is a vital infrastructure project intended to stimulate economic growth and improve transport for local traders and residents.
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The Minister for Works, Masanja Kadogosa has directed the contractor undertaking construction work for the Kahama–Bulyanhulu Junction–Kakola Road to fast-track implementation of the project and meet the set deadline. The key infrastructure development project is being executed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), and is supposed to complete on early next month, as per the entered contract.
The 73-kilometre road is being upgraded to bitumen standard as its implementation is expected to gobble up to 101.2bn/- upon completion.
Speaking after inspecting the road, Minister Kadogosa urged the contractor to speed up construction to ensure the project is completed within the stipulated timeframe.
He said the road would ease transport challenges for residents and benefit traders and other road users by facilitating the movement of goods, expanding business opportunities and stimulating economic growth.
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