REA Promises Timely Power Supply to Boost Citizens’ Economy


📌 936 Hamlets Connected to Electricity in Arusha.

📍 Arusha

It has been revealed that the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, through the Rural Energy Agency (REA), has facilitated the electrification of all 368 villages in Arusha Region, achieving 100% coverage. The government is now accelerating efforts to extend electricity services to all remaining hamlets that are yet to be connected.

This was highlighted today, August 28, 2025, by the Chairperson of the Rural Energy Board (REB), Ambassador (Rtd) Major General Jacob Kingu, during a field visit to inspect the implementation of rural electrification projects. He also engaged with contractors executing REA projects and witnessed residents being connected to electricity in Arumeru District, Kisongo Juu Hamlet.

He further explained that the hamlet electrification project is progressing well, with 936 out of 1,505 hamlets already connected to electricity. The work is advancing at a fast pace to ensure timely completion so that citizens can fully benefit from reliable energy supply in their areas.

“We must thank H.E. President Samia for continuously empowering REA to implement electrification projects at such a remarkable pace, as you can see here in Arusha Region, where many citizens are being connected to electricity,” said Ambassador Kingu.

Additionally, the Rural Energy Agency (REA) continues to implement various projects across the region aimed at providing reliable energy services to improve both social and economic activities in rural communities.

In another development, Ambassador Kingu assured that REA will keep extending electricity to citizens in hamlets and peri-urban areas to ensure reliable access to power, thereby promoting economic growth.

For his part, the Chairperson of Kisongo Juu Hamlet, Adam William, said the electrification project in their area presents them with new economic opportunities, including milling maize and rice using electric machines, charging mobile phones, and engaging in other income-generating activities made possible by access to electricity.


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