TANESCO CONTINUES STRENGTHENING INFRASTRUCTURE AHEAD OF EL NIÑO RAINS




📍Infrastructure inspection and improvement exercises are ongoing in various parts of the country

📍Residents urged to promptly report vulnerable infrastructure for timely intervention

By Our Reporter

The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) today, September 22, 2026, continued its public awareness campaign on safe electricity use during the El Niño rains, while outlining measures being taken to strengthen electricity infrastructure in various parts of the country as part of preparations to mitigate potential impacts of the rains.

The measures include inspecting electricity infrastructure, identifying and addressing challenges, as well as assessing areas that could be affected by floods or landslides in order to strengthen the stability of electricity infrastructure.

Speaking during the Jambo Tanzania programme aired by TBC, TANESCO Director of Communications and Customer Service, Ms Irene Gowelle, said TANESCO was well prepared to ensure the safe and continued availability of electricity services should the rains occur.

“Residents can notify TANESCO if they notice any dangerous conditions in their surroundings, such as a fallen, rotten or leaning electricity pole. They can take a photo and send it to us through our social media platforms, WhatsApp groups, or call us on 180 so that we can respond and make the necessary repairs early before any damage occurs,” Ms Gowelle said.

TANESCO Health and Safety Manager, Mr Fred Kayega, said early preparedness was important in preventing accidents and other risks that could be caused by electricity during the rainy season.

He urged residents to report promptly whenever they notice fallen trees on electricity infrastructure or any other situation that could endanger people or electricity infrastructure.

Speaking during the Kumekucha programme aired by ITV, TANESCO Communications Manager, Mr Agustino Kasale, said the utility had also put measures in place to ensure that dams used for electricity generation continued to be properly managed during periods of increased water levels.

He said the dams had been constructed to accommodate different water levels and were equipped with specialised systems for monitoring water levels.

“If the water reaches the maximum level, procedures are followed to release the water, while involving residents living near the dams so that they can take precautionary measures in advance,” Mr Kasale said.

TANESCO has urged residents to continue reporting through the 180 hotline or other official communication channels whenever they identify situations that could pose a risk to electricity safety, so that appropriate action can be taken in a timely manner.

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