Tanzania's mining revenue reached TZS 1.394 trillion (approximately USD 558 million) in the 2025/26 financial year, exceeding the target of TZS 1.2 trillion by 16.13%. This figure represents a 30.2% increase from the previous year's revenue of TZS 1.071 trillion. The mining sector's contribution to GDP averaged 11.9% in 2025, with mineral exports rising by 31.1% to USD 5.4 billion.

Waziri wa Ujenzi, Abdallah Ulega, amesema Serikali inatumia mikopo nafuu ili kuharakisha maendeleo ya miundombinu ya kisasa nchini, ikiwemo barabara na viwanja vya ndege. Katika mchango wake kuhusu Bajeti ya Serikali ya mwaka 2026/2027 bungeni, Ulega alisisitiza kuwa mikopo hiyo imeleta matokeo makubwa yanayoonekana kwa wananchi, akipinga kauli za baadhi ya viongozi kuhusu suala hilo.

Mchechu has reported that the government's dividend has increased by 30%, reaching Sh1.327 trillion. He noted that the reliance on non-commercial institutions has decreased by 12.8%, indicating an improvement in the efficiency and management of these institutions.

The Ministry of Mining in Tanzania reported a collection of TSh 650 billion between July and December 2025, surpassing its goal for the period by 109%. This amount represents 54% of the ministry's target for the 2025-26 fiscal year, with the increase in revenue attributed to gold mining activities, according to Tanzania Affairs.

According to a report by the Budget Controller, Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, nine counties in Kenya have spent less than 20% of their development budgets in the first nine months of the 2025/2026 financial year, focusing instead on salaries and other expenditures. Kajiado County recorded the lowest at 9% of its development budget, followed by Lamu at 11%. Other counties with low development spending include Siaya, Uasin Gishu, Baringo, Tana River, Nakuru, Migori, and Mombasa.

The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has exceeded its collection target for the fiscal year 2025/26, gathering Sh37.96 trillion, which is 105.24% of the intended target of Sh36.07 trillion, according to Nukta Africa.