Tanzania, May 7 -- THE government will focus on completing more than 1,500 ongoing water projects across the country in the 2025/26 financial year, with the aim of expanding access to clean and safe water in both rural and urban areas.

Presenting the budget estimates for his docket before the National Assembly yesterday, Minister for Water Jumaa Aweso outlined the sector's key priorities and execution plan for the coming financial year.

According to the Minister, the focus will be on the completion of 1,544 ongoing water projects of which 1,318 are in rural areas and 226 in urban centres.

The plan also includes the finalisation of the National Water Master Plan, protection and development of water sources, including the drilling of bor...