• Collects TZS 32.26 Trillion in the 2024/2025 Financial Year
• Expresses Gratitude to Taxpayers for This Achievement

The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has made history for the first time since its establishment by surpassing its revenue collection targets every single month for 12 consecutive months. In the 2024/2025 financial year, TRA collected a total of TZS 32.26 trillion, equivalent to 103% of its target of  TZS 31.5 trillion, representing a 16.7% growth compared to the previous year.

Announcing this achievement at a ceremony held today, July 1, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, TRA Commissioner General Mr. Yusuph Juma Mwenda stated that the success was largely due to the strong performance in the fourth quarter, during which a total of TZS 8.22 trillion was collected 104.8% of the quarterly target of TZS 7.84 trillion.

Mr. Mwenda highlighted that this figure represents a 15.8% increase compared to the TZS 7.09 trillion collected in the fourth quarter of the 2023/2024 financial year. He further emphasized that TRA exceeded its collection targets in each of the 12 months of the 2024/2025 financial year an unprecedented milestone in the authority’s history.

According to Mr. Mwenda, the average monthly collection reached TZS 2.69 trillion, the highest ever, compared to TZS 2.30 trillion in the previous year. The highest monthly collection was recorded in December 2024 at TZS 3.58 trillion, followed by June 2025 (TZS 3.42 trillion) and September 2024 (TZS 3.02 trillion).

The Commissioner General noted that this achievement was made possible by strong collaboration between taxpayers, government leaders, and TRA staff. In recognition of this collective contribution, all TRA employees took a moment to stand and applaud for one minute as a gesture of respect and appreciation to everyone who played a role in achieving this historic success.

“I thank God for enabling us to fulfill the directives of Her Excellency President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, who appointed me on July 2, 2024, and officially swore me in on July 5, 2024. The President tasked me with increasing collections and building good relations with taxpayers. I am proud to report that we have successfully achieved both,” said Mr. Mwenda.

He added that TRA has continued to implement the President’s directives by improving staff performance, enhancing tax collection systems, and providing tax education to improve awareness and voluntary compliance among taxpayers.

TRA Board Chairperson Mr. Mussa Uledi, who also attended the event, stated that the growth in domestic revenue through TRA gives hope for Tanzania's financial independence. He cited examples of countries that were previously aid-dependent but reduced foreign aid reliance after strengthening their internal tax systems.

“Surpassing these targets is a result of implementing President Samia’s directives in action. These efforts aim to boost business and strengthen the relationship between TRA and taxpayers. We thank all taxpayers for their immense contribution to our nation,” said Mr. Uledi.

Mr. Edward Urio, President of the Tanzania Freight Forwarders Association (TAFFA), affirmed that his association is ready to continue partnering with TRA to meet new revenue targets for the 2025/2026 financial year.

Ms. Mariam Athuman, who represented the Chairperson of the Kariakoo Traders Association, said that during the past year, TRA became more engaged with traders, leading to peace and stability in the Kariakoo market and contributing to improved tax collections.

Mr. Yusuph Mamoto, Chairperson of the Informal Traders' Association (Wamachinga) from Kariakoo, confirmed that street vendors are also ready to pay taxes voluntarily. He called on TRA to fulfill its promise of formalizing the informal sector and integrating them into the tax net.

Ms. Victoria Soka, Chairperson of the Tax Consultants Association, affirmed that the close collaboration between TRA and taxpayers was a major factor behind the remarkable tax collection achievements in the 2024/2025 financial year.

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