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TRA UNVEILS MAJOR OPPORTUNITY FOR TANZANIAN INNOVATORS, OVER 1,020 WINNERS TO RECEIVE CASH PRIZES
30 April, 2026
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has launched the second phase of its national innovation challenge, inviting members of the public to submit creative ideas aimed at broadening the tax base and improving tax services across the country. The initiative is expected to benefit more than 1,020 winners, with substantial cash prizes on offer, including a grand prize of TZS 50 million.
Speaking at the launch event held in Dar es Salaam on April 29, 2026, Commissioner General Yusuph Juma Mwenda said the initiative is designed to give Tanzanians a direct role in shaping tax reforms through innovative, practical solutions. He noted that the competition provides a platform for citizens to contribute ideas that can enhance revenue collection, support business growth, and strengthen the country’s economic self-reliance.
Mwenda emphasized that the ideas generated through the challenge are expected to contribute to the implementation of 284 recommendations from the Presidential Commission on Tax Reforms, some of which are already under execution. He stressed that involving citizens is essential, describing TRA as a public institution that collects revenue for the benefit of the people, and therefore must actively engage them in designing solutions to existing challenges.
Reflecting on the success of the first phase, Mwenda said the competition attracted 5,681 submissions, from which nine outstanding innovators emerged after a rigorous selection process. He added that the second phase has been significantly improved, including the introduction of an independent evaluation committee with no involvement from TRA staff, as well as enhanced prize structures to attract wider participation and build public trust.
Key focus areas for this phase include expanding the tax base particularly within the informal sector simplifying tax assessment and payment processes for small businesses, improving digital tax services, enhancing dispute resolution mechanisms, and leveraging technology in tax administration.
Mwenda assured prospective participants that their ideas will be fairly considered and encouraged Tanzanians from all sectors to take part in the competition in large numbers.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner General Mcha Hassan Mcha noted that the initiative is expected to improve efficiency in tax administration by harnessing citizen-driven innovation, particularly through technology-based solutions.
Meanwhile, Boniface Ndengo, Vice President of the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA), commended TRA for strengthening collaboration with the private sector and the public, saying the approach will contribute significantly to national development.
On his part, Director of Research and Planning Ephraim Mdee said the second phase incorporates major improvements in both evaluation criteria and prize structures, informed by lessons learned from the first phase and feedback from stakeholders.
Interested participants are encouraged to submit their ideas through the dedicated Innovation section available on TRA’s official platforms.
Speaking at the launch event held in Dar es Salaam on April 29, 2026, Commissioner General Yusuph Juma Mwenda said the initiative is designed to give Tanzanians a direct role in shaping tax reforms through innovative, practical solutions. He noted that the competition provides a platform for citizens to contribute ideas that can enhance revenue collection, support business growth, and strengthen the country’s economic self-reliance.
Mwenda emphasized that the ideas generated through the challenge are expected to contribute to the implementation of 284 recommendations from the Presidential Commission on Tax Reforms, some of which are already under execution. He stressed that involving citizens is essential, describing TRA as a public institution that collects revenue for the benefit of the people, and therefore must actively engage them in designing solutions to existing challenges.
Reflecting on the success of the first phase, Mwenda said the competition attracted 5,681 submissions, from which nine outstanding innovators emerged after a rigorous selection process. He added that the second phase has been significantly improved, including the introduction of an independent evaluation committee with no involvement from TRA staff, as well as enhanced prize structures to attract wider participation and build public trust.
Key focus areas for this phase include expanding the tax base particularly within the informal sector simplifying tax assessment and payment processes for small businesses, improving digital tax services, enhancing dispute resolution mechanisms, and leveraging technology in tax administration.
Mwenda assured prospective participants that their ideas will be fairly considered and encouraged Tanzanians from all sectors to take part in the competition in large numbers.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner General Mcha Hassan Mcha noted that the initiative is expected to improve efficiency in tax administration by harnessing citizen-driven innovation, particularly through technology-based solutions.
Meanwhile, Boniface Ndengo, Vice President of the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA), commended TRA for strengthening collaboration with the private sector and the public, saying the approach will contribute significantly to national development.
On his part, Director of Research and Planning Ephraim Mdee said the second phase incorporates major improvements in both evaluation criteria and prize structures, informed by lessons learned from the first phase and feedback from stakeholders.
Interested participants are encouraged to submit their ideas through the dedicated Innovation section available on TRA’s official platforms.
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