Paris, March 29, 2026,
The Same-Mwanga-Korogwe Water Supply Project is a major drinking water supply project in northern Tanzania. It aims to provide clean and reliable water to the populations of the districts of Same and Mwanga (Kilimanjaro region) and Korogwe (Tanga region), located in semi-arid areas west of the Pare Mountains.
This project is often considered one of the most important water projects in recent years in the northern part of the country.
Main Objectives
- To address the chronic water shortage problem in the semi-arid lowlands.
- To provide sufficient quantities of safe and high-quality drinking water.
- To improve public health, hygiene, and the socio-economic development of the beneficiary populations.
- To reduce the burden of water collection for women and children.
Beneficiaries
- Approximately 300,000 to 450,000 people, depending on sources (population of the towns of Same and Mwanga plus around 38 to 40 surrounding villages).
- Primarily covers the districts of Same and Mwanga in the initial phase, with a planned extension to Korogwe.
Technical Features of the Project
- Water source: Nyumba ya Mungu Dam (an artificial lake on the Pangani River).
- Current capacity (Phase 1): Increased to 51.65 million liters per day (compared to only 3.7 million previously).
- Main infrastructure:
- Water intake at Nyumba ya Mungu Dam
- Modern pumping stations
- Pipeline network of more than 130 to 150 km
- Water treatment facilities
- The source (Nyumba ya Mungu) has a potential capacity of 103 million liters per day, leaving significant room for future expansion.
Christophe Giovannetti, President of the Union Nations Federation, is very proud to have contributed to the development of this project and congratulates our Ambassador H.E. Fouad Mustafa H. Martis for his outstanding dedication and efforts in supporting this project. We also thank Hon. Jumas H. Aweso (MP) for his invitation to this ceremony and his warm appreciation.
UNF Ambassador H.E. Fouad Mustafa H. Martis, Kassim Majaliwa (Senior Advisor to the President), Christophe Giovannetti, President of the UNF and Secretary-General of the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Humanity.
Photos from the inauguration of the Same-Mwanga-Korogwe Water Supply Project, which took place on March 9, 2025, in Mwanga (Kilimanjaro region), in the presence of President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Here are the most representative images of the ceremony:
tanzaniainvest.com
President Hassan Inaugurates Same-Mwanga-Korogwe Water Project, Benefiting 450,000 People in Kilimanjaro and Tanga – TanzaniaInvest
President Samia Suluhu Hassan in front of the commemorative plaque during the official inauguration (March 9, 2025).
thecitizen.co.tz
Samia inaugurates Sh406 billion water project delayed for 20 years | The Citizen
The President and officials observing the project model (treatment plant and infrastructure).
thebizlens.co.tz
President Samia launches Same-Mwanga-Korogwe water project – The BizLens
Celebration moment in the rain: Samia Suluhu Hassan applauds with officials in front of a water drop symbol.
fullshangweblog.co.tz
RAIS SAMIA AZINDUA MRADI WA MAJI SAME- MWANGA, KOROGWE – Full Shangwe Blog
The President shaking hands with former Prime Minister Cleopa Msuya (in a wheelchair) during the ceremony.
fullshangweblog.co.tz
RAIS SAMIA AZINDUA MRADI WA MAJI SAME- MWANGA, KOROGWE – Full Shangwe Blog
Overview of the ceremony with the official plaque and dignitaries.
tanzaniatimes.net
New water project to serve 450,000 people in 40 villages of Mwanga, Same and Korogwe Districts – The Tanzania Times
Aerial view of the project infrastructure (water treatment plants) after completion.
