Dar es Salaam, March 19 -- DAR ES SALAAM: WATER loss caused by theft continues to be a significant challenge for Water Authorities, with reports indicating that 36 percent of water is lost, resulting in a financial loss of approximately 114.1bn/-.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr Doto Biteko, revealed this today during the launch of the Water Authorities Performance Report for the 2023/24 financial year. He stated that the lost funds could have been used to establish new water sources and improve services for citizens.

Apart from water loss, Dr. Biteko highlighted another major challenge: inadequate water production that does not meet the needs of the population. He also mentioned that the authorities with the highes...