At a Glance
- Tanzania launches satellite city project to boost Dodoma’s FDI and green growth.
- Nordic diplomats endorse smart city plan amid diplomatic housing demand in capital Dodoma.
- Clean energy, sustainable infrastructure central to Vision 2025 urban investment strategy.
Tanzania has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop a modern satellite city in Hombolo Ward, near the scenic Hombolo Dam in Dodoma, as part of its broader strategy to elevate the administrative capital into a dynamic economic, diplomatic, and tourism hub.
The Dodoma City Council, spearheading the project, envisions a world-class urban enclave featuring upscale diplomatic residences, international schools, tourism-grade hotels, recreational zones, and designated spaces for strategic investment.
The site is strategically located near key government and infrastructure projects, including the Magufuli Government Zone, Chamwino State House, Msalato International Airport, and Dodoma’s outer ring road.
Recently, Tanzania completed construction of the Magufuli Bridge, now the longest bridge in East and Central Africa, stretching three kilometers across Lake Victoria, and plans to build Green International Airport to boost Serengeti eco-tourism and sustainable travel.
Nordic diplomats back project amid demand for diplomatic residences
During the project launch, attended by ambassadors from Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, Dodoma City Director Dr. Frederick Sagamiko emphasized the city’s role as a future diplomatic and investment center.
“Our goal is to create a smart, inclusive city that caters to foreign diplomats, supports lakeside tourism, and delivers high-quality public services,” Dr. Sagamiko told Mwananchi. Preliminary work—such as land surveys and resident compensation—has already commenced.
Nordic envoys welcomed the initiative, with Norwegian Ambassador Tone Tinnes highlighting the chronic shortage of housing for diplomats in Dodoma.
“With the capital’s expansion, the need for diplomatic residences is pressing. This project provides a much-needed solution,” she said.
Clean energy, investment partnerships at the core
The proposed development will be anchored in green infrastructure and environmental sustainability.
City officials are courting both domestic and international investors to finance key components, including clean energy technologies, eco-friendly housing, and smart public utilities.
Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule emphasized growing investor interest in clean energy, agriculture, light manufacturing, and tourism.
“We aim for 87 percent of Tanzanians to adopt clean cooking energy by 2030,” she said, urging Nordic nations to increase their investments in renewable energy and sustainable urban infrastructure.
The satellite city initiative aligns with Tanzania’s national agenda to modernize Dodoma and attract foreign direct investment (FDI), a key component of the country’s Vision 2025 strategy.
