MTWARA, Nov. 13 -- VICE President Deogratius Ndejembi has inspected the progress of a project to construct a natural gas pipeline from the Ntorya Block to the Madimba Gas Processing Plant in Mtwara Region, at an estimated cost of 119bn/-.

Ndejembi conducted the inspection today, November 13, 2026, during his working visit to the region.

The project involves the installation of a pipeline spanning approximately 34 kilometres. Pipeline laying works have been completed, with final connection works currently underway.

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