NDEJEMBI: TANZANIA NOW HAS SUFFICIENT ELECTRICITY.




📌 Inspects JNHPP: Says construction of the Chalinze–Dodoma transmission line is progressing
📌 Urges Tanzanians to protect water sources to sustain adequate water flow for JNHPP
📌 TANESCO MD says the Government is implementing power projects worth TSh 13.5 trillion

📍 JNHPP

The Minister for Energy, Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi, has said that Tanzania now has sufficient electricity, noting that the completion of the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) has completely eliminated power outages in the country.

Hon. Ndejembi made the remarks today, November 26, 2025, during his visit to the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project. The visit aimed at assessing the project’s electricity generation operations and confirming that production is progressing efficiently as planned.

The Minister stated that the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project has now been completed and has the capacity to generate 2,115 megawatts — a level that has strengthened energy reliability and significantly reduced previous electricity supply challenges in various parts of the country.

“Since this plant began generating power, there have been major improvements in electricity distribution. The Government is now focusing on constructing transmission lines to extend supply to more regions across the country,” he emphasized.

He explained that the Government’s commitment is to ensure reliable electricity access for all Tanzanians. Under the leadership of President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, significant investments have been made to complete the project on time and ensure it supplies enough electricity from the project site to communities nationwide.

Regarding the construction of the 400-kilovolt transmission line from Chalinze to Dodoma, Hon. Ndejembi clarified that the work is ongoing as part of the national plan to ensure stable electricity reaches the Central, Northern, and Lake Zone regions.

He added that the Government is also preparing to begin another major transmission line from JNHPP to Mkuranga, which will supply power to the Mkuranga Industrial Zone and feed Dar es Salaam City.

“The sustainability of this project largely depends on proper protection of water resources. About 80% of the water in the dam comes from the Kilombero River, and 20% from the Ruaha River and other smaller streams. For this reason, the Ministry of Energy will continue working closely with the Ministries responsible for Water, Natural Resources and Tourism, Livestock, and TFS to protect these vital sources,” said Ndejembi.

He noted that if water sources are well protected, Tanzania can benefit from reliable power generation from the Julius Nyerere project for over 100 years.

Ndejembi urged Tanzanians to understand that this project is for their own benefit, and therefore they must value and protect it.

Meanwhile, the Managing Director of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO), Lazaro Twange, said TANESCO’s ongoing investments in power projects have reached TSh 13.5 trillion.

Mr. Twange revealed that out of the 41 ongoing projects, six are power generation projects and 35 are transmission line projects.

“Currently, Tanzania has surplus electricity and there is no load shedding. Any planned outages announced are only for short-term infrastructure improvements,” noted Twange.

He added that TANESCO continues to enhance power supply to industrial areas, including construction of a transmission line from Mkuranga to Chalinze, Kibaha and Kwala, with more than TSh 3 billion invested to ensure industries receive reliable power.

He further said new solar and hydropower projects are underway, including the 50 MW Kishapu Solar Project in Shinyanga and the 49.5 MW Malagarasi Hydropower Project in Kigoma, both expected to be connected to the national grid soon.

Speaking on the President’s directive to begin preparations for nuclear power generation, Mr. Twange said discussions with various investors have begun and the Ministry of Energy is finalizing preliminary documents before stakeholder engagements commence.

Mr. Twange emphasized that Tanzania has sufficient electricity, welcoming any investor requiring power for industrial or other operations, as TANESCO is ready to provide reliable supply without shortages.

The visit forms part of the Minister’s ongoing inspections of institutions under his docket to assess their operations and performance.


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