Over 1,000 to benefit from TBL, WWF water project

COAST REGION: SOME 1,000 residents of Minazimikinda village and surrounding areas in Kibaha District, Coast Region, will benefit from a clean and safe water project funded by Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) in collaboration with WWF Tanzania.

TBL Managing Director Ms Michelle Kilpin announced that the villagers will benefit from a recently handed over solar-powered water system valued at 76m/-.

This system includes a borehole, cattle trough and domestic water points.

“This project and the launch of the Bankable Nature-Based Solutions (BNbS) pilot represent critical steps toward benefiting both people and the planet,” she said.

TBL is implementing numerous similar projects across the country, with a total budget of more than 1.0bn/-.

The BNbS approach promotes the sustainable use of natural resources, transforming environmental conservation into financially viable projects that benefit both the economy and communities.

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Through this initiative, TBL and WWF Tanzania aim to create a replicable model that addresses water scarcity and enhances environmental conservation nationwide. Ms Kilpin noted that collaboration with WWF Tanzania is key to securing water access for communities while also protecting vital ecosystems essential for the future.

WWF Tanzania’s Country Director Dr Amani Ngusaru pinpointed the importance of protecting essential water sources for sustaining human life and ecological balance.

“Through innovative approaches like BNbS, we can create long-term solutions for both people and the environment,” he said. Dr Ngusaru underscored the partnership with TBL as an example of how businesses and conservation organisations can work together to achieve meaningful, lasting impact.

Kibaha District Commissioner Mr Nickson John, who officiated the handover event, emphasised the significance of partnerships in addressing water challenges, particularly in rapidly urbanising regions like Coast and Dar es Salaam.

“This partnership illustrates the power of collaboration in tackling water scarcity,” Mr John said.