About us

About the Ministry

Our Mandate

Formulate and implement national transport and infrastructure policies.

Plan, design, construct and maintain state roads and bridges in compliance with national and international standards.

Plan, construct, operate and maintain the railway network and infrastructure in compliance with relevant national and international standards.

Plan, construct, operate and maintain air transport infrastructure and services in compliance with national and international aviation standards.

Plan, monitor and maintain Marine sector in line with national and international maritime standards on all declared inland water bodies.

Provide and manage services that ensure safety of road, rail, air and inland water traffic.

Hon. F.T. Mhona

Honourable Minister

Hon. J.K. Sacco

Honourable Deputy Minister

Eng. J.P. Makumbe

Permanent Secretary

Our Vision

A regional hub for world-class transport networks, logistics and services by the year 2030.

Our Mission

To develop sustainable integrated transport infrastructure networks and services that facilitates smooth, safe and secure movement of goods, services and persons.

Our Core Values

We protect the travelling public, our employees and the workers who build, operate and maintain our transportation and communications system

We learn from and respond to our clients to deliver quality, affordable services.

We strive to gain maximum value from the resources entrusted to us for the benefit of our clients, stakeholders and shareholders

We build the trust of clients, stakeholders and the public

We honour and respect our individual differences to ensure equitable opportunities.

We balance economic, environmental and community well-being in a manner that protects the needs of current and future generations