CHALINZE–DODOMA POWER TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT REACHES 89 PERCENT COMPLETION





📌 Minister Ndejembi says the project will strengthen the National Grid and increase electricity transmission capacity

📌 Project expected to be completed on August 21, 2026

📌 TANESCO Managing Director says the utility connected more than 800,000 new customers in the 2025/26 financial year

By Our Reporter, Morogoro

The construction of the 400kV Chalinze–Dodoma power transmission line, stretching 345 kilometres, has reached 89 percent completion and is expected to be finalized on August 21, 2026. The project is set to increase electricity transmission capacity and enhance the stability and reliability of Tanzania's National Grid.

During an inspection of the project on July 1, 2026, the Minister for Energy, Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi (MP), said the transmission line is one of the Government's strategic investments aimed at strengthening the country's electricity transmission infrastructure and expanding the National Grid's capacity to meet the growing demand for electricity.

He noted that the transmission line is of great importance as it will facilitate the evacuation and transmission of electricity generated by the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant, which has an installed generation capacity of 2,115 megawatts.

Hon. Ndejembi further said the Government will continue investing in electricity infrastructure projects to ensure reliable power supply reaches more Tanzanians while meeting the energy needs of key productive sectors of the economy.

"The Government has recognized that electricity demand continues to rise across the country. The construction of this transmission line is therefore crucial as it will enhance the stability of the National Grid," said Hon. Ndejembi.

Meanwhile, TANESCO Managing Director, Mr. Razalo Twange, said increased investment in electricity infrastructure has significantly contributed to the growing number of electricity connections. He revealed that during the 2025/26 financial year, TANESCO achieved a historic milestone by connecting more than 800,000 new customers to the national electricity network.

"This has never happened since Tanzania gained independence. It clearly demonstrates the increasing demand for electricity, and we are continuing to expand the country's power infrastructure to meet that demand," Mr. Twange emphasized.

Earlier, the Project Manager, Eng. Newton Mwakifamba, briefed the Minister on the implementation progress, saying construction works are progressing well and remain on schedule for completion by August 21, 2026, in accordance with the project contract.

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