Samia reveals plan to establish industrial sugar factory in Tanga
President Samia Suluhu Hassan speaks when handing over modern fishing boats in Pangani, Tanga Region, on February 26, 2025. Standing next to the Head of State is Livestock and Fisheries Development minister Ashatu Kijaji. PHOTO | CORRESPONDENT
Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday announced plans to establish a new industrial sugar factory in the Tanga Region as part of her government’s strategy to reduce reliance on imported sugar and save foreign currency.
Speaking in Pangani during her regional tour, President Hassan said that the factory would be located near Tanga Port, with the main sugarcane estates positioned along the Pangani River Basin. The new facility is expected to boost local sugar production, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the economic growth of both Pangani and the wider Tanga Region.
