Tanzania Notes Limited Access, Cybersecurity As Critical Gaps in the ICT Sector

26 February 2026
Tanzania Daily News (Dar es Salaam)

Dar es Salaam — THE Tanzanian government has acknowledged that despite notable progress in the communications sector, there are critical gaps that require urgent intervention to ensure services reach all citizens effectively.

Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Angellah Kairuki made the statement during a consultative meeting between the ministry and private sector stakeholders in Dar es Salaam today, February 26, 2026, which aimed at reviewing progress, opportunities and bottlenecks facing the communications and ICT industry.

The minister said that challenges such as inadequate communication infrastructure, limited access to services in rural areas, and cybersecurity concerns continue to hinder the sector's full potential.

ALSO READ: SADC hails Tanzania's bold push for clean cooking energy

She further stressed the need for coordinated efforts to close existing service gaps, particularly in underserved areas.

"I expect that after this important meeting, we will be better positioned to roll out our comprehensive National ICT Master Plan in phases, starting with areas facing the greatest service shortages," she said.

Read the original article on Daily News.

Tagged:
Copyright © 2026 Tanzania Daily News. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material, click here.

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.