Tanzania Strengthens Investment Climate to Drive Job Creation and Industrial Growth

Dar es Salaam – The government has reaffirmed its commitment to attracting more investors by improving the business environment through enhanced infrastructure and consistent support in addressing operational challenges.

This initiative aims to boost employment opportunities, increase national revenue, and accelerate the development of a competitive industrial economy.

Industry and Trade Minister Judith Kapinga made these remarks on Friday, December 12, 2025, during an inspection tour of the Goodwill and KEDA factories in Mkuranga District, Coast Region.

She was joined by Mkuranga District Commissioner Khadija Nasri Ali, Industrial Development Director Juma Mwambapa, the Assistant Regional Administrative Secretary for Industrial and Trade Investment, and representatives from Tanzania Bureau of Statistics (TBS), Fair Competition Commission (FCC), Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA), Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TANTRADE), Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organisation (TIRDO), and Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA).

Minister Kapinga explained that the visit aimed to assess production processes, understand the challenges facing the factories, and identify areas requiring government intervention.

She commended both facilities for utilizing locally sourced raw materials and producing high-quality "Made in Tanzania" products for international markets, including the United States and Italy.

"I commend the factories for their significant role in job creation. Goodwill Factory employs 1,600 workers directly, while KEDA provides 5,000 direct jobs and 40,000 indirect jobs, making a substantial contribution towards the government’s target of creating eight million jobs," she stated.

Mkuranga District Commissioner Khadija Ali reaffirmed the district’s dedication to fostering a favorable investment climate, emphasizing that Tanzania remains a secure and attractive destination for investors.

Goodwill Factory General Manager Eric Jiang and KEDA Deputy CEO Wayne Zhong thanked the government for its continued support.

Jiang highlighted that government cooperation encourages investors to select Tanzania as a reliable and enabling investment destination.

"We have successfully generated jobs both directly and indirectly through our operations, and we also source raw materials locally," he noted.

Speaking on behalf of workers, KEDA and Goodwill employees Jelly Marandu and John Chimwejo called on public and private institutions to maintain their support for the factories, noting that their expansion creates youth employment opportunities and strengthens both local and national economies.

Their appeal emphasizes the critical importance of sustained cross-sector collaboration for continued national development.