WE ARE STRENGTHENING ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF A GROWING ECONOMY – ENGINEER MRAMBA

New Delhi, India

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy responsible for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, has informed the international community that Tanzania is continuing to take strategic measures to strengthen electricity generation, transmission, and management in order to meet the demands of a rapidly growing economy.

He made these remarks at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 currently taking place in India.

“Tanzania is continuing to implement various projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution. Our goal is to ensure the country has sufficient electricity for social use and to meet the increasing demands of a fast-growing economy. A clear example of the steps we are taking includes the implementation of the Kishapu solar power project with a capacity of 150 megawatts, whose first phase has been completed and is currently generating 50 megawatts,” said Engineer Mramba.

He also highlighted the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), with a capacity of 2,115 megawatts, as a key pillar in boosting reliable electricity generation in the country.

In ensuring the successful implementation of energy projects, Engineer Mramba stated that the Government will continue to collaborate with the private sector as part of its strategy to accelerate development in the energy sector.

He further noted that the Government is continuing with the implementation of power transmission projects, as well as interconnecting the national grid with neighboring countries—an initiative expected to enhance energy security through regional electricity trade.

At the summit, Engineer Mramba emphasized the importance of grid modernization and the adoption of smart grid technologies, noting that Tanzania has already begun transitioning towards such systems to improve efficiency, stability, and the security of electricity services.

He also touched on the growing importance of renewable energy within the power system, stressing the need for planning institutions and power utilities to strengthen their technical and operational capacities in order to keep pace with these modern developments.

The summit has brought together leaders and energy sector experts from various countries to discuss strategies for strengthening power systems, promoting regional cooperation, and advancing the use of modern technologies in the sector.