Today, May 26, 2025 — while presenting the Ministry’s 2025/2026 budget in Parliament, Dodoma, Minister for Home Affairs Innocent Bashungwa announced a major investment to strengthen Tanzania Police Force (TPF) operations.
TSh 34.78 billion has been allocated for the purchase of 275 new vehicles, set to support:
- Regional Criminal Investigation Officers (RCOs)
- Riot Control Unit Commanders (FFU)
- District Criminal Investigation Officers (DCO
Procurement procedures are ongoing, and the vehicles are expected to be delivered by the end of June 2025.
These are modern, high-performance vehicles, designed for speed, mobility, and field resilience.
Minister Bashungwa:
“This vehicle fleet will significantly improve police efficiency and ensure faster service delivery to citizens across the country.”
In addition to the vehicles, the government is investing TSh 5.52 billion in the construction and renovation of 31 police stations nationwide, aiming to improve working environments and public access to justice.
Also in the pipeline:
TSh 194.95 billion total budget for police operational tools and infrastructure
This includes an additional 218 vehicles already received in March & April 2025, for use by Commissioners, Commanders & Unit Heads.
This isn’t just a transport upgrade.
It’s a strategic push for mobility, quick response, and stronger public trust in security services — especially in fast-growing urban and border areas
From Dodoma to districts across Tanzania, the police force is being equipped to match the pace of a developing nation.
Security isn’t optional — it’s foundational to national progress.
This continued investment reflects President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s commitment to security sector reform and effective governance.
Modern police.
Mobile force.
Citizen-centered service.