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| Tabora District Commissioner, Hon. Upendo Wella (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially inaugurate Puma Energy Tanzania’s 100th retail service station in the country, located in Usule, Tabora Region. The inauguration ceremony, held on 22 July 2026, was attended by several leaders, including Tabora Municipal Mayor, Hon. Gulam Dewji (left); Puma Energy Tanzania Managing Director, Ms. Fatma Abdallah (second left); Tabora District Administrative Secretary, Ms. Asha Churu (second right); and the station owner, Mr. Kishimba Kibera (right). |
Strategic investment boosts nationwide fuel access while reinforcing education, youth development and environmental sustainability
TABORA, Tanzania – July 22, 2026 – Puma Energy Tanzania has reached a major milestone in its nationwide growth strategy with the official opening of its 100th retail service station, marking the company's first-ever presence in the Tabora Region and reinforcing its commitment to supporting Tanzania's economic transformation.
The new service station was officially inaugurated by Tabora District Commissioner, Hon. Upendo Wella, in the presence of regional and local government officials, community leaders, customers and Puma Energy Tanzania's senior management.
The landmark investment reflects Puma Energy Tanzania's continued expansion across the country, aimed at improving access to safe, reliable and high-quality fuel while supporting business growth, transport and regional development.
Strategically located in Tabora—one of Tanzania's rapidly growing centres for agriculture, commerce and logistics—the new station is expected to enhance fuel accessibility for transporters, businesses and residents, while creating new employment opportunities for the local community.
A Milestone Beyond Business
Speaking during the launch, Puma Energy Tanzania Managing Director, Ms. Fatma Abdallah, described the opening as more than just another retail outlet, saying it reflects the company's enduring partnership with Tanzania and confidence in the country's future.
"Reaching our 100th service station is about far more than expanding our network. It reflects our long-standing partnership with Tanzania, the trust our customers have placed in us and our belief that access to reliable fuel enables opportunity."
She noted that every investment made by the company strengthens infrastructure that supports businesses, connects communities and contributes to Tanzania's long-term economic growth.
"As we look to the future, we remain committed to delivering reliable, quality energy solutions while creating shared value for the people and communities we serve," she added.
Investing in Communities
To commemorate the milestone, Puma Energy Tanzania complemented its infrastructure investment with a series of community development initiatives focused on education, child welfare and environmental conservation.
Among the key initiatives were:
- Donation of 100 mattresses to the Istiqaama Orphanage Centre to improve the welfare and living conditions of vulnerable children.
- Donation of 100 school desks to Usule Primary School in Mbugani Ward, helping address classroom furniture shortages and improve the learning environment.
- Planting of 100 trees in collaboration with students, teachers and local residents to promote environmental sustainability and support conservation efforts in Tabora.
Ms. Abdallah said the initiatives demonstrate the company's belief that sustainable business growth should go hand in hand with community development.
"By improving learning conditions, supporting vulnerable children and encouraging environmental responsibility, we aim to make a practical and lasting contribution alongside our investment in energy infrastructure."
Government Welcomes Investment
Speaking during the inauguration, Tabora District Commissioner Hon. Upendo Wella congratulated Puma Energy Tanzania on achieving the milestone and praised the company for extending its investment into the region.
She noted that such investments strengthen infrastructure, create jobs, stimulate local businesses and contribute to Tanzania's broader development agenda.
"The opening of Puma Energy Tanzania's 100th service station demonstrates the confidence investors continue to place in Tanzania's economy. We welcome Puma Energy's investment in Tabora and encourage more companies to seize the opportunities our region has to offer."
Supporting Tanzania's Development Journey
The launch of the 100th service station marks another significant chapter in Puma Energy Tanzania's long-term expansion strategy, as the company continues investing in infrastructure that supports economic activity across the country.
Operating in more than 34 countries worldwide, Puma Energy remains one of the leading global downstream energy companies, with operations spanning fuels, aviation, lubricants and bitumen.
As Tanzania pursues its national development ambitions, Puma Energy Tanzania says it will continue investing responsibly, maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence while delivering reliable energy solutions that create shared value for customers, communities and the nation.
Why This Matters
Puma Energy Tanzania's expansion into Tabora strengthens fuel accessibility in one of the country's fastest-growing economic corridors while demonstrating how private sector investment can simultaneously support infrastructure development, job creation, education and environmental sustainability. The opening of its 100th service station underscores the company's growing role in powering Tanzania's economic progress.
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| Tabora District Commissioner, Hon. Upendo Wella (left), receives a school desk from Puma Energy Tanzania Managing Director, Ms. Fatma Abdallah (right), as part of the company's donation of 100 desks to Usule Primary School in Mbugani Ward, Tabora Municipal Council. The donation, aimed at addressing the shortage of classroom furniture and providing pupils with a safer and more conducive learning environment, formed part of Puma Energy Tanzania’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives during the launch of its 100th retail service station in the country, officially inaugurated in Tabora on 22 July 2026. |
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| Tabora District Commissioner, Hon. Upendo Wella (left), and Puma Energy Tanzania Managing Director, Ms. Fatma Abdallah (right), plant and water a tree at Usule Primary School in Tabora Municipal Council as part of Puma Energy Tanzania’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives during the launch of its 100th retail service station in Tanzania, officially inaugurated in Tabora on 22 July 2026. As part of the milestone celebration, the company also donated 100 desks to Usule Primary School to help address the shortage of classroom furniture and provide pupils with a safer and more conducive learning environment, as well as 100 mattresses to Istiqaama Orphanage Centre to improve the living conditions of children residing at the facility. |
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