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Dar es Salaam City Council Projects 66.67 Percent Revenue Boost

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The newly upgraded City Council in Dar es Salaam is anticipating a significant increase in revenue collections, aiming to reach Sh100 billion per year, following the dissolution of the Dar es Salaam City Council (DCC). The new projection is more than 5 times the planned collection of the disbanded DCC and 66.67 percent higher than the current collection of the Ilala municipal council. Mayor Omary Kumbilamoto attributes the potential revenue boost to various new sources, including the Kisutu market, Kariakoo market, and Vingunguti abattoir.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new City Council in Dar es Salaam is projecting a 66.67 percent increase in revenue collections to Sh100 billion per year.
  • The revenue boost is attributed to various new sources, including the Kisutu market, Kariakoo market, and Vingunguti abattoir.
  • The Kisutu market is expected to generate more than Sh2 billion per year from its operations, up from Sh100 million previously.
  • The Vingunguti abattoir project, set to start operating in March, is projected to collect around Sh4 billion every year in revenues, up from Sh1.2 billion annually.
  • The newly constructed abattoir will increase revenues by slaughtering up to 1500 cattle per day and 500 goats and sheep, compared to the current 500 cattle and 250 goats and sheep.
  • The meat market place near the Vingunguti modern abattoir is expected to generate revenues from taxes and renting fees, with a total project cost of Sh420 million.
  • The billboard advertisement funds will contribute more than Sh9 billion to the revenue collection, following their return to local government under President John Magufuli's administration.

Statistics:

  • Sh100 billion proposed revenue collection for the new City Council in Dar es Salaam per year.
  • 66.67 percent increase in revenue collection compared to the previous Ilala municipal council's Sh60 billion collection.
  • Sh18 billion planned collection of the disbanded Dar es Salaam City Council (DCC).
  • Sh2 billion annual revenue generation from the Kisutu market.
  • Sh100 million previous revenue contribution from the Kisutu market.
  • Sh4 billion annual revenue projection from the Vingunguti abattoir.
  • Sh1.2 billion annual contribution from the Vingunguti abattoir previously.
  • Sh420 million project cost of the meat market place near the Vingunguti modern abattoir.
  • Sh9 billion contribution from billboard advertisement funds to revenue collection.

Sources:

  • "President Magufuli officially dissolves Dar es Salaam City Council" by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The Citizen.
  • The Citizen.

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