We can emulate our neighbours in Tanzania

A general view of a deserted avenue in Dar Es Salaam on December 9, 2025 (Photo by AFP)

There is something about Tanzanians that fascinates me. They, in their quiet and fastidious manner, seem to get stuff done without blabbering too much. Even their moneyed elite don't go around showcasing their wealth on social media, unlike some of our puny wannabes who show off their convoys of land-based and aero toys to all on Instagram. We have a lot to learn from our friends across the fence.

Tanzanians have built companies that are true multinationals in the real sense of the word. They have crossed borders into Kenya and become one of our largest sources of foreign direct investment. Just in the last couple of years, two Tanzanian firms, Amsons Group and Taifa Gas, have invested US$180 million and US$130 million in the cement and energy sectors, respectively.