PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has pledged to facilitate allocation of 3.6bn/- for completion of new ferries that are currently under construction in Mwanza and other regions.

She made the commitment on Monday at the climax of the 2024 National Uhuru Torch Race at CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza Region.

In her address, President Samia highlighted several strategic projects being implemented by the government in Mwanza, including water supply initiatives, road construction and construction of a passenger terminal at Mwanza Airport.

She also mentioned other projects such as the JPM Bridge which connects Misungwi and Sengerema districts.

The President assured the public that all projects will be completed on time to benefit citizens and drive development.

“Regarding the ferries, when I arrived in Mwanza, I followed up on the construction progress and was informed that the work is well advanced. I want to assure the people of Mwanza that I will secure the remaining funds necessary to ensure the ferries are completed and operational,” she said.

The government, through the Tanzania Electrical, Mechanical and Services Agency (TEMESA), continues with the construction of five new ferries that will serve various areas in Mwanza Region.

One ferry for Ijinga and Kahangala in Magu District, Bwiro and Bukondo in Ukerewe District, Nyakaliro and Kome, Buyagu and Mbalika in Sengerema District in Mwanza and Kisorya in Bunda District, Mara Region. The construction of the ferries is currently over 85 percent.

Additional ferry projects are underway in Mafia and Nyamisati in Coast Region where a new ferry has begun construction and is more than 35 percent.

The government also plans to deploy two small ferries (Sea Taxi ferries) at Magogoni-Kigamboni in Dar es Salaam to ease transportation in the sprawling commercial capital.