Tanzania, July 22 -- Dodoma. The National Irrigation Commission (NIRC) has launched a rural irrigation programme that has seen the drilling of 390 wells in 25 regions as part of efforts to expand agricultural production and improve farmers' access to water.

Dodoma Region has received the highest number of wells with 93, followed by Manyara and Tabora, which each received 44 wells during the first phase of the project.

NIRC Director General Raymond Mndolwa said on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, that the initiative is part of a wider plan to drill 1,064 wells across the country. He said the commission plans to drill an additional 696 wells during the 2026/27 financial year.

Other regions that have benefited from the first phase include Geita wi...