Tanzania pledges to acquire additional land close to Kisiwa/Mgao Port for port’s future expansion
The Tanzanian government has been advised to acquire additional land near the Kisiwa/Mgao Port in Mtwara Region to facilitate future expansion and mitigate high compensation costs. A parliamentary committee stressed the importance of long-term planning for major infrastructure projects and timely construction of an access road.
Why it matters
This initiative is crucial for Tanzania's economic development, as port expansion can significantly boost trade, logistics, and regional connectivity. Proactive land acquisition aims to ensure sustainable growth and cost-efficiency for vital national infrastructure.
MTWARA: THE Tanzanian government has been advised to acquire additional land surrounding the Kisiwa/Mgao Port Design and Construction Project in Mtwara Region to create room for the port’s future expansion and avoid potentially high compensation and land acquisition costs.
The recommendation was made by the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Selemani Kakoso, during the Committee’s visit to inspect the progress of the Kisiwa/Mgao Port project.
Kakoso said the Government should adopt a long-term approach to major infrastructure projects by securing key areas surrounding the project at an early stage.
He said experience has shown that acquiring limited land when initiating major infrastructure projects can increase costs later if expansion becomes necessary, as the Government may then be required to pay compensation or purchase additional land.
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