The Tanzanian government will continue investing in the construction and renovation of its embassy properties abroad to reduce the high costs of renting and leasing.
The announcement was made by Ambassador Said Shaibu Mussa, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation and Chairperson of the Ministry’s Projects and Buildings Committee.
Ambassador Mussa made the remarks on March 10, 2025, during his visit to the Tanzanian Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, where he inspected eight properties owned by the embassy, including office buildings and staff residences.
He emphasized the government’s commitment to constructing embassy buildings and income-generating properties in countries where Tanzania already owns land, aiming to eliminate the financial burden of renting.
He highlighted ongoing projects, such as the construction of embassy buildings in Nairobi, Kenya, and a modern international conference hall in Arusha, Tanzania, being implemented in collaboration with stakeholders like the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF).
“I am pleased to see that all these properties are owned by us, with none being rented. This is a significant achievement as it helps the Ministry reduce the high costs of leasing properties. We aim to generate income from these investments while benefiting from owning our buildings,” Ambassador Mussa stated.
Tanzania currently maintains 43 embassies and high commissions abroad, along with 36 consulates and other diplomatic representations.
