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TPC Limited, a major sugar producer headquartered in Moshi, has initiated the construction of a landmark TZS 130 billion (USD 52 million) alcohol distillery in the Kilimanjaro Region, marking a significant expansion of Tanzania’s industrial manufacturing capacity. The project, officially launched on 19 November 2025 by Treasury Registrar Nehemiah Mchechu, is designed to strengthen the country’s production of industrial alcohols and renewable energy while promoting a circular, low-emission production model.
According to TPC Limited’s Corporate Affairs Executive Officer, Jaffari Ally, the new distillery will have the capacity to produce 16.3 million litres of extra neutral alcohol each year. In addition, the facility will generate 400,000 litres of technical alcohol and another 400,000 litres of industrial carbon dioxide, products expected to support a wide range of industrial processes in Tanzania.
Beyond alcohol production, the project incorporates multiple value-addition and sustainability components. It is set to produce 8,000 metric tonnes of potassium-based fertilizer and generate 6 megawatts of renewable power, which will be used to run the plant and lower overall emissions. TPC highlights these outputs as essential to advancing circular production practices and contributing to national clean-energy objectives.
During the inauguration, Mchechu described the distillery as a transformative investment for the region and the nation. He emphasized that the project will diversify TPC’s product portfolio, open new revenue streams, enhance foreign exchange earnings and savings, and support broader goals of industrialization. He also noted that ownership of the distillery is shared between TPC Limited and the government, which jointly hold 85% of the shares, with the remaining 15% owned by Isautier Drinks Africa.
Mchechu further remarked that TPC’s continued progress demonstrates the potential of successful privatization. He encouraged other privatized companies to align with government and community expectations, adding that effective cooperation between public institutions and private investors is crucial for advancing industrial and agricultural development.
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TPC Limited was privatized 25 years ago when the government transferred a 75% stake to Sukari Investment Limited under the Miwa Group of Mauritius, while retaining 25%. Operating in the Kilimanjaro Region, the company has long been engaged in sugar production and related industrial activities. The new distillery project is part of its long-term growth strategy, supporting Tanzania’s national agenda for industrial expansion, value addition, and renewable energy development.
