Tanzania: One Million Households To Benefit From TANESCO Electric Cookstove Loan Scheme

One million Tanzanians are expected to benefit from an electric cookstove loan scheme through the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO), following the signing of an agreement between the utility and stakeholders involved in the production and distribution of electric clean-cooking appliances on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

The country’s Minister for Energy, Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi, witnessed the signing ceremony, which took place at the Mashujaa Jamatini Grounds in Dodoma.

Under the agreement, TANESCO will enable both new and existing electricity customers to acquire electric cookstoves through a loan facility.

The initiative is aimed at increasing the adoption of clean cooking energy in the country while addressing the challenge of the upfront cost of purchasing electric cookstoves.

Speaking at the event, TANESCO Managing Director Mr. Lazaro Twange said the loans will be available to both existing and new customers who meet the established eligibility criteria.

He stated that the requirements include possession of a National Identification Card (NIDA), being a TANESCO customer for at least three months, and being the head of a household or homeowner.

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Twange explained that loan repayments will be made through beneficiaries’ electricity purchases, with repayment periods ranging from three to six months, depending on the specific agreement.

He further noted that the agreement between TANESCO and the stakeholders will be implemented over a three-year period and is expected to improve access to electric cookstoves while supporting government efforts to promote the use of clean cooking energy across Tanzania.