UCSAF to roll out public internet to 20 lake zone sites
MWANZA: THE Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF)’s Lake Zone has identified 20 areas across Geita, Kagera, Mara, Mwanza, Shinyanga and Simiyu regions for public internet connection services in the 2026/2027 financial year.
UCSAF Lake Zone Manager, Advocate Fredy Kandonga, said in Mwanza yesterday that the sites had been entered into the Government Electronic Procurement System (NeST), paving the way for tender preparation and advertisement.
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He said UCSAF will also visit all identified areas to verify locations, engage stakeholders and facilitate the preparation and signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
“The areas have already been entered into the NeST system for procurement and tendering processes,” he said.
Advocate Kandonga explained that the sites were selected based on their public importance and the large number of people they serve, including hospitals, health centres, markets, bus terminals and open public spaces.
In Geita Region, the service will be rolled out at Chato District Hospital and Katoro Health Centre.
For Kagera Region, areas that are set to benefit are Biharamulo Bus Terminal, Kayanga Bus Terminal, Rwenkorongo Market and Ngara Town Bus Terminal.
In Mara Region, the selected sites are Osogo Utegi grounds, Right To Play, Bunda Old Bus Stand and Mugumu Main Market. Mwanza Region will have services at Kwimba District Hospital and Mwamashimba Health Centre.
With 20 sites spread across six regions, the selection criteria will matter—will UCSAF prioritize schools and health centers, or focus on areas with no existing connectivity? The 2026/2027 timeline also raises the question of how maintenance will be funded after the initial rollout, since that’s often where such projects falter. On a lighter note, I’d like to take a creative break with some makeover games, after reading about infrastructure news.
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This initiative is promising for bridging the digital divide in the Lake Zone, especially with the tender process now underway. It will be important to see if community hubs or schools get priority as listed sites are selected. Planning for long-term upkeep will be key to sustainability. On a different note, I’m using a face square generator to prepare my profile picture before sharing more thoughts online.
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