Kusini Kwetu

By Alvar Mwakyusa

The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) has recorded an unprecedented revenue performance in the first half of the 2025/26 financial year after collecting Sh18.77 trillion between July and December 2025, surpassing its target by more than 3.7 per cent.

The collections reflect a growth of 13.6 per cent compared to Sh16.52 trillion collected during the same period of the 2024/25 financial year.

A statement issued yesterday by TRA Commissioner General Yusuph  Mwenda said the results demonstrate improved efficiency in tax administration and rising voluntary compliance among taxpayers. Strong performance in the second quarter significantly boosted the half-year outcome.

During the October to December 2025 period, TRA collected Sh9.8 trillion against a target of Sh9.66 trillion, attaining an efficiency rate of 101.45 per cent.

The quarterly collections represent a 12.26 per cent increase compared to Sh8.73 trillion collected in the corresponding period last financial year.

December 2025 marked a historic milestone after TRA collected Sh4.13 trillion in a single month, the highest amount ever recorded since the Authority’s establishment.

“The record surpassed the previous peak of Sh3.58 trillion achieved in December 2024”, Said the statement..

The Authority said the revenue growth was supported by strong performance across key economic sectors.

Manufacturing led with an 18.1 per cent growth, followed by finance and insurance at 16.3 per cent, information and communication at 12.9 per cent, mining at 9.8 per cent, administration and support services at 7.8 per cent, and trade at 7.5 per cent.

TRA said it remains confident of meeting its annual revenue target of Sh36.06 trillion for the 2025/26 financial year, supported by sustained economic activity and enhanced tax compliance.