Tanzania’s new government city in Mtumba officially begins operations

DODOMA: TANZANIA has officially inaugurated office buildings housing government ministries and institutions, together with paved road infrastructure at the Government City in Mtumba, Dodoma, as part of efforts to strengthen public administration and consolidate government operations in the country’s capital.

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony today, October 30, 2026,, Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, Kitila Mkumbo, who represented Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Prof Palamagamba Kabudi, said the completion of the project marked an important milestone in the implementation of the vision to establish Dodoma as the country’s administrative capital.

Dr Mkumbo commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for overseeing the completion of the project, which he said builds on efforts initiated by previous administrations.

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He recalled that the decision to relocate government operations to Dodoma was made in 2016 under the Fifth Phase Government, led by the late President John Pombe Magufuli. The relocation process began in December 2017 and was completed in October 2019.

He also acknowledged former ministers, government officials, permanent secretaries and public servants who contributed to the planning, coordination and implementation of the Government City project.

Dr Mkumbo further said the Government City had incorporated smart-city features in line with the President’s directive, including facilities for charging electric vehicles and refuelling vehicles using natural gas.

The facilities are intended to support the government’s efforts to promote cleaner energy use in public transport and encourage environmentally sustainable operations.