COAST REGION: THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) in the Coast Region has consistently surpassed its revenue collection targets for ten consecutive years, with total collections rising nearly tenfold over the past decade.
Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Kibaha Municipality on Tuesday, TRA’s Coast Regional Manager Mr Peter Eliona said the region collected 27bn/- in the 2015/16 financial year against a target of 23bn/-.
He said revenue collections rose to 266bn/- in 2025/26, surpassing the target of 235bn/- and achieving 113 per cent performance.
“Our performance has improved year after year. We have grown from collecting 27bn/- ten years ago to 266bn/- this year, equivalent to 113 per cent of our target,” Mr Eliona said.
“These are significant achievements. We are proud to contribute to the government’s efforts to implement development projects through tax revenue.”
Mr Eliona attributed the sustained growth to increased use of technology, improvements in the business environment and intensified taxpayer education campaigns.
The meeting was held as part of activities to mark 30 years since the establishment of TRA.
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The anniversary is being commemorated under the theme: ‘Three Decades of TRA, Hero Taxpayer, Self-Reliant Tanzania.’
Meanwhile, Tanzania National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TNCC) Coast Region Chairperson, Mr Said Mfinanga, commended TRA for improving service delivery and reducing congestion at service centres.
He said the adoption of digital services has enabled businesspeople to access services more efficiently while saving time and costs.
“TRA has implemented major reforms in service delivery. The use of technology has made it easier for businesspeople to access services and reduced the time and money previously spent seeking assistance,” Mr Mfinanga said.