MBEYA District collects 7.9bn/- in internal revenue to achieve 101-percent mark

MBEYA: MBEYA District Council has collected  7.9bn/- in internal revenue for the 2025/2026 financial year, exceeding its target of  7.8bn/- and achieving 101 percent performance.

The revenue was generated from various local sources, including business activities, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, markets, transport services, health contributions, and council-owned properties.

According to the council’s third quarter report (January–March 2026), the strong performance reflects improved revenue systems, tighter supervision, and growing economic activities within the district.

Council Chairperson Aida Haule said the results show progress in strengthening local revenue collection and improving accountability in key sectors.

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“Different sectors have contributed positively, and this is the result of better coordination between officials and taxpayers,” she said during a council meeting.

The business, industry, and investment sector performed well, especially business license fees, which reached 118 percent of the target, equivalent to  228m/- against a plan of 194m/-.

Overall, the sector collected  248m/-, achieving 92 percent performance by April 30, 2026. Other contributions came from guest house charges, liquor licenses, transport-related fees, and registration services.

In the finance and administration category, rental income from council properties contributed 178m/- , achieving 86 percent of the target.

Service levy collection reached  678m/-, equivalent to 85 percent of the target. Market fees collected amounted to  36m/-, while parking and bus stand charges contributed 119m/-. Weekly market fees (magulio) generated  16m/-.

The agricultural sector also contributed significantly to the council’s revenue performance.