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The Tanzanian government is prioritizing the Lake Zone for the expansion of sports academies, with plans to establish facilities in various regions, including Bumbuli. This initiative aims to enhance sports infrastructure and nurture talent, aligning with national development goals and policies. The government is already constructing a sports academy in Mwanza Region.
Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE Tanzanian government has continued to implement the construction of the sports academies based on a regional approach, with current efforts focused on the Lake Zone before expanding to other parts of the country, including constituencies such as Bumbuli.
This was announced today, February 4, 2026, in Parliament in Dodoma by the Deputy Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Mr Hamis Mwinjuma, while responding to a question from the Member of Parliament for Bumbuli, Engineer Ramadhani Hamza Singano.
In his question, MP Singano sought clarification on when the Government would establish a Sports Academy in Bumbuli Constituency, noting that a large area of land has already been set aside for the construction of sports fields and related infrastructure.
In response, Deputy Minister Mwinjuma stated that the Government recognizes the importance of bringing sports infrastructure services closer to citizens at regional, district, and constituency levels in order to nurture talent and strengthen the development of sports in the country.
He emphasized that the construction of sports academies is among the national priorities outlined in the National Development Vision 2050, the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Manifesto for the 2025 General Election, as well as the National Sports Development Policy of 1995.
Mr Mwinjuma added that the Government is currently constructing an international-standard Sports Academy in Malya, Kwimba District, Mwanza Region. He noted that the project is part of a broader government plan to establish Sports Academies on a regional basis, with implementation having officially begun in the Lake Zone.
The establishment of sports academies in Tanzania is part of a broader strategy to improve sports infrastructure and youth development across the country. The National Development Vision 2050 emphasizes the importance of sports in fostering national pride and promoting healthy lifestyles among citizens. The government aims to create accessible sports facilities to nurture talent and enhance participation in various sports disciplines.
Historically, Tanzania has faced challenges in sports development due to limited infrastructure and resources. However, recent initiatives, including the National Sports Development Policy of 1995, have aimed to address these issues by promoting the creation,
