MWANZA, Tanzania — Tanzania is moving forward with plans to launch a Green Transformation Plan aimed at making the country greener and improving environmental cleanliness across the country.
The announcement was made by Minister of State in the Vice President’s Office (Union and Environment), Hamad Yussuf Masauni, during his working visit to Mwanza on March 13, 2026.
Masauni said the program will be implemented nationwide as part of broader government efforts to strengthen environmental conservation and protection. He stressed that every citizen has a responsibility to safeguard the environment, adding that the government will continue to reward compliance with environmental laws while taking firm action against those who damage the environment.
According to the minister, the plan covers a wide range of priorities, including tree planting to combat desertification, expansion of green spaces, city clean-up campaigns, and protection of water sources. He said these efforts will also contribute to reducing disease and improving public health.
Masauni also called on investors and all Tanzanians to take environmental protection seriously, warning that the government will not hesitate to act against anyone responsible for environmental destruction.
“We all have a duty to protect the environment. If we want a better environment, we must protect it, and if we want it destroyed, then it is we ourselves who destroy it,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mwanza Regional Commissioner Said Mtanda said his office is continuing efforts to ensure environmental conservation in the region despite challenges, particularly in controlling noise pollution from entertainment venues.
Mtanda also appealed to the Vice President’s Office to intensify efforts to remove water hyacinth from Lake Victoria, saying the invasive plant threatens fish stocks and aquatic breeding ecosystems that are vital to Mwanza’s economy.
He noted that 53 percent of Mwanza Region is covered by water, making environmental protection especially important in safeguarding water sources and the shoreline of Lake Victoria to preserve fisheries resources.
During the visit, Masauni also toured areas recently affected by flooding, which damaged infrastructure including roads, homes and other property.
