Under the leadership of Her Excellency President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania is advancing toward a major economic milestone as the Kabanga Nickel Project enters a critical implementation phase. The project is expected to become one of the country’s most transformative mining and industrial investments, driving economic growth, industrialization, and job creation.
The progress follows a high-level meeting at the State House between President Samia, Treasury Registrar Mr. Nehemiah Mchechu, and Mr. Keith Liddell, Founder and Executive Chairman of Kabanga Nickel Limited and Lifezone Metals.
A key outcome of the discussions is the successful agreement on a framework that ensures mineral beneficiation and value addition will be undertaken within Tanzania. This achievement reflects the government’s long-standing commitment to maximizing the benefits derived from the nation’s natural resources by promoting local processing rather than exporting raw minerals.
Speaking after the meeting, Mr. Liddell commended President Samia’s leadership and continued support for the project, reaffirming the investors’ commitment to its timely delivery.
“The mine is coming. The beneficiation is coming. Be assured that we are working closely with Team Tanzania to deliver this project as quickly as possible,” said Liddell.
Treasury Registrar Mr. Mchechu emphasized that the government has remained focused on safeguarding Tanzania’s interests throughout the negotiations. With both parties now aligned on a mutually beneficial structure, attention is shifting toward finalizing the beneficiation and refinery components to ensure the project proceeds in line with President Samia’s vision.
Describing Kabanga as a “game-changing project,” Mchechu noted that it will create employment opportunities, facilitate technology transfer, strengthen local content participation, and generate substantial government revenue through taxes and dividends.
Once operational, the Kabanga Nickel Project is expected to position Tanzania among the world’s leading suppliers of critical minerals, enhancing the country’s strategic importance in global supply chains while accelerating its broader industrialization and development agenda.
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania expects to attract investments and business worth more than $2 billion (about Sh5.2 trillion) from Russia over the next three to five years following President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s recent state visit and participation in the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
The projection was announced on Sunday, June 7, 2026, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation’s Director of Economic Diplomacy, Ambassador John Ulanga, during a briefing on the outcomes of the visit.
He said the trip had opened new opportunities for trade and investment, with major Russian companies expressing interest in several strategic sectors.
“Based on the discussions held on trade and investment, we are confident that within the next three to five years, Tanzania will attract investments and business worth more than $2 billion,” he said
“This will position Russia among Tanzania’s key development partners,” he added.
The health sector emerged as one of the most promising areas of cooperation, with Russian firms expressing interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing and vaccine production.
“Russian companies have indicated that within the next five years they can partner with Tanzania to produce up to 20 million vaccine doses locally for both domestic use and regional markets,” Mr Ulanga said.
He attributed the growing interest to President Hassan’s economic diplomacy, which has promoted Tanzania as an attractive destination for investment, trade, and tourism.
The mining sector was identified as another key area of interest, particularly strategic minerals such as uranium, nickel, and other critical minerals used in modern technologies.
Furthermore, Mr Ulanga said Russian energy companies, including Gazprom, had also shown interest in participating in Tanzania’s oil and gas exploration and development projects.
Agriculture featured prominently in the discussions, with investors exploring opportunities in modern farming technologies, agro-processing, and value addition for export products such as cashew nuts, coffee, and tea.
The technology sector also attracted attention, with Russian firms seeking partnerships with Tanzanian start-ups to support innovation and strengthen the country’s digital economy.
Minister of State in the President’s Office (Planning and Investment), Prof Kitila Mkumbo, said the visit had also delivered significant gains in education, science, and technology cooperation.
He said agreements signed between the two countries would facilitate recognition of academic qualifications and create opportunities for students to pursue dual-degree programmes.
“As we implement Vision 2050, we must seek investment opportunities across the world. This visit has opened another important door and will contribute to economic growth,” he said.
Prof Mkumbo added that the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) had signed cooperation agreements with Russian institutions to strengthen training and research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.
The partnerships are expected to enhance Tanzania’s digital skills base and support efforts to build a competitive digital economy.
Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Minister, Mr Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, said the visit came at a time when Russia is expanding its engagement with African countries in trade, investment, and development cooperation.
He said Tanzania had positioned itself strategically within Russia’s broader Africa agenda, strengthening its profile as a destination for investment and economic partnerships.
“The visit has enabled Tanzania to position itself within Russia’s wider strategy of expanding cooperation with African countries in trade, investment, and development,” he said.
Mr Kombo also highlighted education as a key area of benefit, noting that Russia had continued to expand scholarship opportunities for Tanzanian students.
He said the scholarships would help develop a new generation of Tanzanian professionals in science, technology, engineering, and other fields critical to national development.
“These opportunities will increase the number of Tanzanian experts in science, technology, engineering, and other key sectors essential to the country’s development agenda,” he said.
Tanzania and Singapore have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation in technology and economic development, building upon decades of diplomatic relations. The commitment came during high-level talks between President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Singapore’s envoy Douglas Foo at the State House in Dar es Salaam on February 27, 2026.
The discussions focused on expanding collaboration across multiple sectors, including technology, education, health, and infrastructure development. Both nations emphasized the strategic importance of strengthening their partnership amid rapidly evolving global economic landscapes.
“Tanzania values its relationship with Singapore and sees significant potential in learning from Singapore’s technological advancement and economic success,” a source close to the discussions revealed.
The meeting comes at a crucial time as Tanzania continues to position itself as a regional hub for trade and transportation in East Africa. Singapore, known for its world-class infrastructure and technological innovation, could provide valuable expertise to support Tanzania’s development goals.
Singapore has emerged as one of Asia’s leading technology and financial centers, with particular strengths in digital infrastructure, smart city solutions, and maritime logistics. These are areas where Tanzania has expressed keen interest in developing further capacity.
For Tanzania, the enhanced cooperation represents an opportunity to attract investment and technical knowledge in key growth sectors. The East African nation has been implementing various economic reforms under President Hassan’s administration to create a more business-friendly environment and accelerate development.
Economic analysts note that the partnership could significantly benefit Tanzania’s burgeoning technology ecosystem. “Singapore’s experience in creating an innovation-friendly regulatory framework could serve as a model for Tanzania as it seeks to develop its digital economy,” said Dr. Emmanuel Materu, an economics professor at the University of Dar es Salaam.
Education was another focal point of the discussions, with both sides exploring opportunities for academic exchanges and capacity-building programs. Singapore’s world-renowned educational institutions could provide valuable training for Tanzanian professionals in various fields.
In the health sector, potential areas for collaboration include medical technology, healthcare management systems, and pharmaceutical development. Tanzania has been working to strengthen its healthcare infrastructure, particularly following lessons learned during global health challenges.
The diplomatic relationship between Tanzania and Singapore dates back several decades, though economic ties have remained relatively modest. This renewed commitment signals a potential turning point in bilateral relations, with both countries showing interest in more substantive engagement.
Singapore’s diplomatic outreach to Tanzania aligns with its broader strategy of diversifying economic partnerships beyond traditional markets, particularly in the rapidly growing African continent. For Singapore, Tanzania represents an attractive gateway to the East African Community, a regional bloc with a combined population of over 177 million people.
Trade between the two nations has been limited but has potential for growth. Tanzania primarily exports agricultural products and minerals to Singapore, while importing manufactured goods, chemicals, and technology.
Government officials indicated that follow-up meetings would be scheduled to develop specific cooperation frameworks and identify priority projects. A joint working group may be established to coordinate initiatives across the various sectors discussed.
As both countries navigate post-pandemic economic recovery and global uncertainties, this strengthened partnership could provide mutual benefits through diversified trade, knowledge transfer, and shared development goals.
Serikali imewahakikishia wakazi wa Sinza kuwa Mpango wa Uendelezaji Upya wa Eneo la Sinza wa mwaka 2026–2046 haulengi kuwaondoa wananchi katika maeneo yao, bali kuboresha matumizi ya ardhi, kuongeza thamani ya mali zao na kuimarisha maendeleo ya kiuchumi na kijamii katika eneo hilo.
Akifungua Mkutano wa wadau kukusanya maoni kuhusu Rasimu ya Mpango wa Uendelezaji Upya eneo la Sinza jijini Dar es Salaam tarehe 6 Juni 2026, Waziri wa Ardhi Nyumba na Maendeleo ya Makazi Mhe. Dkt Leonard Akwilapo amesema, mpango huo unalenga kuongeza thamani ya ardhi, kuboresha mazingira ya makazi, kuimarisha miundombinu, kuongeza ajira, kuvutia uwekezaji na kuifanya Sinza kuwa eneo la kisasa lenye ushindani mkubwa wa kiuchumi.
Amesisitiza kuwa, utekelezaji wa mpango huo utaongozwa na sheria, sera na taratibu za nchi huku haki za wamiliki wa ardhi zikiheshimiwa kikamilifu.
“Dhamira ya Serikali ni kuhakikisha kuwa wananchi wa Sinza wanakuwa washiriki, wabia na wanufaika wakuu wa maendeleo yatakayozalishwa na Mpango huu, badala ya kuwa watazamaji wa maendeleo hayo.” amesema
Kwa mujibu wa Dkt Akwilapo, mpango huo umekuwa ukitumika katika nchi mbalimbali duniani kwa ajili ya kuendeleza maeneo ya mijini yaliyopangwa kwa viwanja vidogo vidogo na umeonyesha mafanikio katika kuboresha matumizi ya ardhi na huduma za kijamii.
Kupitia mpango huo, wamiliki wa ardhi wataendelea kuwa sehemu ya maendeleo ya maeneo yao kwa kuchangia ardhi kwa pamoja ili kuwezesha upatikanaji wa miundombinu, huduma za jamii na maeneo ya maegesho, huku wakiendelea kunufaika na ongezeko la thamani ya ardhi na mali zao baada ya utekelezaji wa mpango.
“Lengo la Serikali si kuchukua ardhi za wananchi, bali kuweka mazingira yatakayowezesha matumizi bora zaidi ya ardhi, kuongeza thamani ya mali za wananchi, kuboresha ubora wa makazi na kuimarisha fursa za kiuchumi,” amesema.
Aidha, Serikali imeahidi kuhakikisha kuwa utekelezaji wa mpango huo unazingatia kikamilifu haki za wamiliki wa ardhi, ushirikishwaji wa wananchi katika maamuzi, uwazi katika mchakato wa utekelezaji pamoja na uzingatiaji wa sheria, sera na taratibu zote za nchi.
Ametoa rai kwa wananchi wote kuwa waangalifu dhidi ya watu wanaoweza kutumia taarifa za Mpango huu kwa maslahi binafsi kwa kuwashawishi muuze ardhi zenu kwa bei zisizoendana na thamani yake ya baadaye.
‘’Ni muhimu kutambua kuwa eneo la Sinza linaendelea kuwa mojawapo ya maeneo yenye mvuto mkubwa wa uwekezaji katika Jiji la Dar es Salaam. Hivyo, wananchi wanapaswa kufanya maamuzi kwa umakini mkubwa na kwa kuzingatia maslahi yao ya muda mrefu’’. amesema
Kwa upande wake Waziri Nchi Ofisi ya Raisi Mipango na Uwekezaji ambaye ni mbunge wa jimbo la Ubungo Profesa Kitila Mkumbo amesema, zoezi hilo lipo kwa nia njema ya maendeleo ya wananchi wa Sinza na kusisitiza zoezi hilo kufanyika kwa haraka haraka.
‘’Serikali haiwezi kuchukua hatua zozote za kuharibu maisha ya wananchi wake lengo la serikali ni kujenga ustawi wa watu wake’’ amesema Prof Kitila Mkumbo
Naye Meya wa Manispaa ya Ubungo Mhe. Lawrence Mlaki amesema kata ya Sinza ni moja ya kata 14 zilizopo kwenye manispaa yake na hali ya eneo hilo imebadilika sana kutokana na ujenzi wa maghorofa na maduka hivyo ipo haja ya kufanyiwa mabadiliko na mpango wa kuiboresha upya Sinza umekuja wakati muafaka.
Rais wa Jamhuri ya Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, atafanya ziara ya kiserikali ya siku tatu nchini Tanzania kuanzia tarehe 8 hadi 10 Juni 2026, kufuatia mwaliko wa Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Hii ni ziara ya kwanza ya kiserikali ya Rais wa Singapore nchini Tanzania tangu kuanzishwa kwa mahusiano ya kidiplomasia kati ya nchi hizo mbili tarehe 12 Desemba 1980, na inaashiria hatua muhimu katika kuimarisha ushirikiano wa muda mrefu kati ya Tanzania na Singapore.
Ziara hiyo inalenga kuendeleza ubia wa kimkakati na kukuza maendeleo ya kiuchumi kupitia ushirikiano katika sekta mbalimbali ikiwemo biashara na uwekezaji, maendeleo ya bandari na usafirishaji, uchumi wa kidijitali, utalii, elimu, mafunzo na ukuzaji wa ujuzi, pamoja na miundombinu na teknolojia.
Rais Tharman, akiambatana na mkewe, Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam, mawaziri, maafisa waandamizi wa Serikali na ujumbe wa wafanyabiashara kutoka Singapore, atawasili katika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Julius Nyerere jijini Dar es Salaam tarehe 8 Juni 2026. Atapokelewa na Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki, Balozi Dkt. Mahmoud Thabiti Kombo.
Tarehe 9 Juni 2026, Rais Tharman atapokelewa rasmi Ikulu jijini Dar es Salaam na mwenyeji wake, Rais Dkt. Samia Suluhu Hassan. Viongozi hao watafanya mazungumzo ya faragha na baadaye mazungumzo rasmi yatakayojikita katika kuimarisha ushirikiano wa pande mbili. Baada ya mazungumzo hayo, viongozi hao watatoa taarifa ya pamoja kwa vyombo vya habari.
Siku hiyo hiyo, Rais Samia na Rais Tharman watashiriki Jukwaa la Biashara na Uwekezaji litakalowakutanisha wafanyabiashara na wawekezaji kutoka Tanzania na Singapore kwa lengo la kuchochea fursa mpya za ushirikiano wa kiuchumi. Baadaye, Rais Tharman atahudhuria Dhifa ya Kitaifa iliyoandaliwa kwa heshima yake.
Mnamo tarehe 10 Juni 2026, Rais Tharman atafanya ziara Zanzibar ambako atakutana na kufanya mazungumzo na Rais wa Zanzibar na Mwenyekiti wa Baraza la Mapinduzi, Dkt. Hussein Ali Mwinyi. Baadaye jioni, yeye na ujumbe wake wataondoka kurejea Singapore.
Ziara hii ya kihistoria inatarajiwa kufungua ukurasa mpya wa ushirikiano kati ya Tanzania na Singapore, hususan katika maeneo ya uwekezaji, biashara, maendeleo ya miundombinu, ubunifu wa teknolojia na kubadilishana uzoefu wa maendeleo kwa manufaa ya wananchi wa nchi zote mbili.
Dar es Salaam. Wakati Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan akianza ziara ya siku tatu nchini Russia kesho kuanzia Juni 3 hadi 5, 2026, wafanyabiashara na wazalishaji wa Tanzania wametakiwa kuelekeza macho yao katika fursa mpya za biashara zinazopatikana katika soko la Taifa hilo, hususan kwa bidhaa za kilimo na mifugo.
Taarifa ya Mamlaka ya Maendeleo ya Biashara Tanzania (TanTrade) inaonesha kahawa, parachichi, mbegu za kakao, karafuu, maua, nyama na matunda ni miongoni mwa bidhaa za Tanzania zenye uwezo mkubwa wa kuongeza mauzo katika soko la Russia katika miaka ijayo.
Kwa mujibu wa mamlaka hiyo, kati ya mwaka 2026 na 2030, fursa ya biashara ya kahawa Russia inatarajiwa kufikia thamani ya Dola 3.8 milioni za Marekani (Sh9.9 bilioni), huku parachichi likikadiriwa kuwa na fursa ya Dola 1.8 milioni (Sh4.5 bilioni).
Kwa jumla, Tanzania ina nafasi ya kuongeza mauzo ya bidhaa zake Russia yenye thamani ya Dola 14 milioni (Sh37 bilioni) katika kipindi hicho.
Fursa hizo zinakuja wakati Tanzania ikiendelea kuongeza uzalishaji wa mifugo na bidhaa zake. Takwimu za Wizara ya Mifugo na Uvuvi zinaonesha uzalishaji wa nyama za aina mbalimbali umeendelea kuongezeka, hali inayoweza kusaidia nchi kunufaika zaidi na mahitaji yanayoongezeka katika soko la Russia.
Hata hivyo, pamoja na uwepo wa fursa hizo, kiwango cha biashara kati ya Tanzania na Russia bado hakijaakisi uwezo halisi uliopo.
Takwimu za TanTrade zinaonesha kuwa, kati ya mwaka 2021 na 2025, Tanzania iliuza bidhaa Russia zenye thamani ya Dola 29 milioni, huku ikiagiza bidhaa kutoka Taifa hilo zenye thamani ya Dola 253 milioni (Sh75 bilioni).
Pengo hilo linaashiria umuhimu wa kuongeza uzalishaji wenye tija, kuboresha ubora wa bidhaa na kuimarisha mikakati ya kutafuta masoko ya nje.
Mchambuzi wa masuala ya siasa na maendeleo, Magabilo Masambu amesema ziara ya Rais Samia ni hatua muhimu katika kuendeleza diplomasia ya uchumi, inayolenga kutumia uhusiano wa kimataifa kukuza biashara, uwekezaji na maendeleo ya kiuchumi.
Amesema pamoja na kuimarisha uhusiano wa kidiplomasia kati ya Tanzania na Russia, ziara hiyo inafungua fursa za kutafuta masoko mapya ya bidhaa za Tanzania, kuvutia uwekezaji na kuimarisha ushirikiano katika teknolojia na maarifa.
Mchambuzi wa diplomasia na siasa za kimataifa, Amani Gonde amesema ziara hiyo ni muhimu kwa kuimarisha nafasi ya Tanzania katika uhusiano wa kimataifa na kuendelea kujenga ushirikiano wa muda mrefu na Russia.
Mchambuzi wa masuala ya kijamii, Noel Shao amesema ziara hiyo inaonesha dhamira ya Tanzania ya kupanua ushirikiano wake na mataifa mbalimbali kwa kuzingatia masilahi ya kiuchumi, uwekezaji, teknolojia na upatikanaji wa masoko.
Kwa mujibu wa taarifa ya Ikulu, ziara hiyo ni ya pili kufanywa na Rais wa Tanzania nchini Russia tangu ziara ya Baba wa Taifa, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, mwaka 1969.
Akiwa nchini humo, Rais Samia atafanya mazungumzo rasmi na Rais wa Russia, Vladimir Putin, pamoja na kushiriki katika Jukwaa la Kimataifa la Uchumi la St. Petersburg (SPIEF), linalowakutanisha viongozi wa Serikali, wafanyabiashara, wawekezaji na taasisi za fedha kutoka sehemu mbalimbali duniani.
Tanzania imeandika historia mpya katika sekta ya usafiri wa anga na utalii baada ya Shirika la Ndege la Brussels Airlines kuzindua rasmi safari zake za moja kwa moja kati ya Brussels, Ubelgiji na Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Kilimanjaro (KIA) katika hafla iliyofanyika Juni 3, 2026.
Kuanza kwa safari hizo ni utekelezaji wa Mkataba wa Huduma za Usafiri wa Anga kati ya Serikali ya Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania na Serikali ya Ufalme wa Ubelgiji uliosainiwa Novemba 3, 2021 jijini Dodoma, ukilenga kuimarisha ushirikiano katika sekta ya usafiri wa anga, biashara, utalii na uwekezaji.
Naibu Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki anayesimamia masuala ya Afrika Mashariki, James Millya (Mb), amesema uzinduzi wa safari hizo kutoka Brussels, makao makuu ya Umoja wa Ulaya (EU), ni ishara ya kuimarika kwa uhusiano wa kidiplomasia na kiuchumi kati ya Tanzania na Ubelgiji pamoja na nchi nyingine za Ulaya.
Ndege ya Shirika la Ndege la Ubelgiji ikipewa heshima ya maji baada ya kutua kwa mara ya kwanza katika Uwanja wa Ndege wa Kimataifa wa Kilimanjaro (KIA)
Millya alieleza kuwa safari hizo zitafungua fursa mpya za kiuchumi kwa kurahisisha usafiri wa wageni, wafanyabiashara na wawekezaji kutoka Ulaya kuja Tanzania, sambamba na kuwapa Watanzania urahisi zaidi wa kusafiri kwenda Ulaya kupitia mtandao mpana wa safari za Brussels Airlines.
Aidha, kuanzishwa kwa safari hizo kunatarajiwa kuongeza idadi ya watalii wanaotembelea vivutio vya utalii nchini ikiwemo Zanzibar, Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Serengeti, Eneo la Hifadhi ya Ngorongoro, Mlima Kilimanjaro na Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Tarangire. Hatua hiyo pia itasaidia kuongeza mapato yatokanayo na utalii, kuongeza ajira na kuchochea shughuli za kiuchumi nchini.
Mbali na sekta ya utalii, safari hizo zinatarajiwa kuimarisha biashara na uwekezaji kwa kuwezesha usafirishaji wa bidhaa na mizigo kati ya Tanzania na masoko ya Ulaya kwa haraka zaidi, hivyo kuongeza ushindani wa bidhaa za Tanzania katika soko la kimataifa. Uwepo wa safari za moja kwa moja pia utaimarisha nafasi ya Tanzania kama kitovu muhimu cha biashara, utalii na uwekezaji katika ukanda wa Afrika Mashariki.
Moscow: CHUO Kikuu mashuhuri nchini Urusi leo kimemtunukia shahada ya heshima ya Uzamivu (honoris causa) Rais Samia Suluhu Hassan kutokana na uongozi usio kifani na mchango wake kwa maendeleo ya taifa lake.
Chuo hicho kinachojulikana kwa jina la Chuo Kikuu cha Urafiki wa Watu wa Urusi (RUDN) ni miongoni mwa vyuo mashuhuri duniani – kikijipatia sifa kutokana na kusomesha kada ya wasomi wa miaka ya mwanzoni ya Uhuru barani Afrika, Asia na Amerika ya Kusini na kujulikana kwa jina la Patrice Lumumba.
Akipokea shahada hiyo ya heshima – ya nane tangu aingie madarakani, Rais Samia alisema amepokea tuzo hiyo kwa unyenyekevu mkubwa na haichukulii kama yake binafsi.
“Nilipopata taarifa ya kupewa hadhi hii, niliona kwamba hii heshima si yangu pekee bali ni kwa wale wote ambao elimu ina maana kwao. Kwa walimu wanaofundisha kote, kwa wanafunzi want guys maarifa na kwa wazazi wanaopambana kusomesha watoto wao.
“ Jina la chuo hiki, likichukua jina la mmoja wa viongozi wanamapinduzi wa Afrika la Patrice Lumumba ni kielelezo cha ushahidi wa uhusiano unaojali ukombozi, utu na umoja wa kweli,” alisema.
Rais Samia alitumia hotuba yake ya kupokea heshima hiyo kwa kueleza kuhusu umuhimu wa elimu akisema imebadili maisha ya watu na mataifa mbalimbali.
“Hakuna taifa linalotaka kuachwa nyuma katika dunia ya sasa yenye mabadiliko makubwa katika maeneo kama vile akili mnemba na sayansi za mashine. Jambo kubwa kwa Tanzania na Afrika kwa ujumla si kwamba tuingie kwenye ushindani au la bali ni namna gani tutaingia kwenye ushirikiano na kufaidika na mabadiliko haya,” alisema.
Tukio hilo lilihudhuriwa na Naibu Waziri wa Sayansi na Elimu ya Juu wa Urusi, Konstantin Mogilevsky, ambaye katika hotuba yake alisema Rais Samia ametoa mchango mkubwa katika ukuzaji wa elimu nchini kwake katika kipindi cha miaka yake sita madarakani.
RUDN imekuwa na mahusiano ya muda mrefu na Tanzania, kikiwa kimesomesha zaidi ya Watanzania 1,100 tangu kianzishwe mwaka 1960 iliyopita na sasa wanafunzi wa Kitanzania 72 wanapata mafunzo katika ngazi mbalimbali chuoni hapo.
Rais Samia anakuwa Rais wa karibuni zaidi kupewa heshima hiyo na chuo hicho, huku marais wengine sita wakiwa wamewahi kupewa tuzo hiyo. Baadhi ya marais hao ni Sam Nujoma wa Namibia, Thabo Mbeki wa Afrika Kusini na Olesegun Obasanjo wa Nigeria.
Vyuo vikuu vingine saba ambavyo vimewahi kumtunukia Rais Samia shahada za namna hiyo ni Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam, Chuo Kikuu cha Jawahral Nehru nchini India, Chuo Kikuu cha Ankara nchini Uturuki, Nasarawa nchini Nigeria, Chuo Kikuu cha Anga cha Korea Kusini, Chuo Kikuu cha Mzumbe na Chuo Kikuu cha Zanzibar (SUZA).
Rais Samia yuko nchini Urusi katika ziara ya kitaifa iliyoanza jana na itahitimishwa kesho baada ya kuhudhuria Mkutano wa Kimataifa wa Uchumi wa St. Peterburg nchini hapa.
Moscow. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has described President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s decision to make Moscow the destination of her first state visit after inauguration as a strong signal of Tanzania’s commitment to deepening relations between the two countries.
Welcoming President Hassan at the Kremlin yesterday, President Putin said the visit carried special significance as Tanzania and Russia prepare to mark 65 years of diplomatic relations this year.
“It is gratifying to note that after your inauguration, you chose Russia as the first foreign country for your state visit. We see this as a very good sign,” President Putin said.
He said that President Hassan had consistently supported the development of bilateral relations during her previous roles in government, including as minister and vice president.
Throughout the period, he said, President Hassan has helped to maintain what he described as an intensive and steadily growing partnership.
President Putin said trade between the two countries had expanded by between 20 and 25 percent over the past year and expressed confidence that there was significant room for further growth.
According to him, Tanzania and Russia have opportunities to broaden cooperation across strategic sectors, including energy, geological exploration, transport, logistics, healthcare and education.
The Russian leader also highlighted close cooperation on international affairs, saying the two countries continue to support one another and maintain regular dialogue on global issues.
He welcomed President Hassan’s participation in the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2026, where Tanzania is expected to showcase its investment opportunities, and expressed hope that the country would also be represented at a high level during the next Russia-Africa Summit.
President Putin congratulated President Hassan ahead of her planned conferment of an honorary doctorate by the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, also known as RUDN University.
In her remarks, President Hassan described the visit as historic, noting that it was the first state visit by a Tanzanian head of state to Russia since the 1969 trip by founding president Julius Nyerere.
She said the visit provided an opportunity to discuss the future of bilateral cooperation and sustainable development between the two nations.
“It has been more than half a century since the last state visit to Russia,” President Hassan said.
“This is a historic trip to discuss issues of bilateral cooperation and sustainable development for our people.”
President Hassan thanked Russia for its support during Africa’s liberation struggles and acknowledged the contribution Moscow has made to Tanzania’s development over the decades.
She also paid tribute to Russians who died during the Second World War, recalling her visit earlier in the day to Moscow’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier where she laid a wreath in honour of those who lost their lives.
The visit comes as Tanzania and Russia seek to transform a relationship rooted in political solidarity into a broader economic partnership centred on trade, investment and technology cooperation.
According to an official statement presented during the visit, priority areas include energy, mining, transport infrastructure, logistics, agriculture, industrialisation, education, innovation and human capital development.
Bilateral trade has grown from $178.8 million in 2020 to about $307.5 million in 2025, while Tanzania’s exports to Russia have nearly quadrupled over the same period.
The two countries are expected to sign five memoranda of understanding during the visit, while business leaders meeting on the sidelines of SPIEF 2026 are targeting new investment commitments worth about $1 billion.
The visit also coincides with the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Tanzania and Russia, which were established shortly after Tanganyika attained independence in 1961.
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