Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE Uhuru Torch Race arrived in Dodoma Region on Sunday, where it will inspect 56 development projects valued at over 61.1bn/- across all seven districts and eight local government authorities.
The projects, collectively worth 61.1bn/-, are funded through a variety of sources: the central government (39.35bn/-), Local Government Authorities (3.61bn/-), development partners (5.99bn/- ), and community contributions (12.13bn/-).
While in the region, the race is expected to cover a total of 1,350 kilometres. According to the official schedule, the Uhuru Torch will lay foundation stones for 16 projects, inaugurate two, launch 2 and inspect 14 others.
The torch was officially received at the CCM grounds in Kibaigwa Ward, Kongwa District, by Dodoma Regional Commissioner Ms Rosemary Senyamule, from Morogoro Regional Commissioner Mr Adam Malima.
Speaking during the ceremony, RC Senyamule noted that Dodoma Region hosts numerous strategic national projects that will be showcased during the race. “Dodoma is home to transformative projects that residents need to be aware of,” she said.
“These include the construction of the Government City in Mtumba, which is now 70 per cent complete; the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), inaugurated in October 2024; and the Msalato International Airport, where the passenger terminal is 53 per cent complete and runway infrastructure has reached 86 per cent.”
She also cited the ongoing construction of the Dodoma-Outer-Ring Road, which is in its final stages, as well as six irrigation schemes under the Jenga Kesho Iliyo Bora programme.
Other key initiatives include the construction of a new sports centre and football stadium at a cost of 310bn/-, and the completion of headquarters for key government institutions.
The region is seeing advancements in agriculture with the development of an aflatoxin removal centre, which is enhancing the value of exportquality produce.
RC Senyamule said that this year’s Uhuru Torch message focuses on civic engagement and national harmony ahead of the 2025 General Election.
The theme is: “Jitokeze Kushiriki Uchaguzi Mkuu wa Mwaka 2025 kwa Amani na Utulivu” (Turn Out and Participate Peacefully in the 2025 General Election).
She stated that the region has already begun implementing this message by mobilising voter registration efforts, encouraging citizens to safeguard their voter IDs, promoting candidacy among eligible individuals, and urging peaceful participation in political activities while discouraging behaviors that may lead to unrest.
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