Tanzania · TECHNOLOGY
Key Facts
—What happened Deputy Minister Dr Switbert Mkama called on 8 September 2026 for more public and private investment in digital infrastructure to support National Development Vision 2050.
—The numbers The 2026/27 information and communications technology budget is Sh222.6 billion (about US$90 million), with 94.1 percent set aside for development spending.
—Rural push The budget includes Sh40 billion (about US$16 million) for 636 communication towers in rural areas and Sh103.6 billion (about US$42 million) for the National ICT Broadband Backbone.
