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Tanzania reopens Musoma Airport in July 2026 after 8-year suspension (Sh35B upgrade: runway 1,600→1,705m, capacity 45→80). Enhanced regional air connectivity improves supply-chain efficiency and market access for East African enterprises.
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Rosemary Mirondo
Business Reporter
Mwananchi Communications Ltd
Musoma/Shinyanga. Tanzania is poised to strengthen regional connectivity and unlock fresh economic opportunities as the rehabilitation of Musoma and Shinyanga airports enters its final phase, marking a major step in the government’s drive to modernise the country’s aviation infrastructure.
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