Established on July 2, 1989, the Anglican Diocese of Tabora covers 96,000 square kilometers of rural western Tanzania—amounting to nearly 10% of the entire mainland region. According to the 2022 Tanzanian census, the region has an estimated population of 3.39+ million people, most of whom are subsistence farmers. 

The first Diocesan Bishop was the Rt. Rev. Francis N. Ntiruka in 1989 — 2005. In 2005, Rt. Rev. Sadock Y. Makaya was enthroned as the second Diocesan Bishop of Tabora until 2010, followed by the third and current Diocesan Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Elias Chakupewa Mazi, who was consecrated and enthroned on May 29, 2011. 

The Diocese comprises 8 Deaneries, 40 Parishes, and 122 Congregations, with a total membership exceeding 25,000.

In 2024, the diocese voted to authorize the ordination of women to the priesthood.

The Diocese’s ministry anchors on three core pillars: evangelism, education, and social development. To fulfill its mission and vision, the Diocese maintains a long-standing partnership with the Tanzanian government and various non-governmental organizations to deliver essential services in education, public health, and sanitation.

Investments in Community Services

Over the years, the Anglican Diocese of Tabora has strategically invested in key institutions to uplift and serve the wider community.

• Peter’s Secondary School
• Philip’s Health Centre
• Tabora Anglican Training Centre (TATC)

These institutions extend their vital services beyond the local community, welcoming individuals from both Tabora and its neighboring regions.