CRCEG RESOLVES MKICC WORKERS’ PAY DISPUTE, SAYS CONSTRUCTION RESUMES

CRCEG RESOLVES MKICC WORKERS’ PAY DISPUTE, SAYS CONSTRUCTION RESUMES

By Joseph Ngilisho | ARUSHA

China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG), the contractor building the Mount Kilimanjaro International Convention Centre (MKICC) in Arusha, has announced that the salary payment delays that triggered a temporary work stoppage have been resolved, with construction activities now continuing.

In a public statement issued on October 23, 2026, the company attributed the delays to a technical hitch in transaction systems linking the company and financial institutions involved in processing workers’ salaries.

The problem prevented wages that were expected to be credited to employees’ bank accounts on October 20 from being paid on time.

CRCEG said the delay did not result from a decision to withhold workers’ salaries, but rather from the technical challenges affecting the payment process. It added that workers had begun receiving their dues following the resolution of the problem.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to complying with Tanzania’s labour laws and ensuring that employees receive their entitlements in accordance with the law.

It also acknowledged the contribution of workers, particularly young Tanzanians involved in the construction of the project, describing their role as important to its successful implementation.

According to CRCEG, the incident was the first of its kind since construction began. The company said it was strengthening coordination within its payment systems to minimise the risk of similar disruptions and ensure the smooth implementation of the project.

The statement comes a day after workers temporarily stopped work on Thursday, October 22, over delayed salary payments, an incident that attracted attention in sections of the media and on social media platforms.

CRCEG apologised for the inconvenience caused by the disruption and thanked workers, the government through relevant institutions, including the Public Service Social Security Fund (PSSSF), the Arusha Regional leadership and other stakeholders for their cooperation in resolving the matter.

The company further emphasised the importance of cooperation among workers, the government and other stakeholders in delivering the strategic project, which is expected to strengthen Arusha’s position as a destination for international conferences and business tourism.

The MKICC project forms part of Tanzania’s efforts to expand its international conference infrastructure and tap into opportunities in meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE), a sector with the potential to stimulate economic activity and create employment opportunities for Tanzanians.

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