Tanzanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko, has stated that Tanzania generates enough electricity to power the economy, citing the Julius Nyerere Dam Project (JNHPP), which alone produces 2,115 megawatts.
Besides the Julius Nyerere Dam Project, the East African nation has developed natural gas electricity generation plants like Kinyerezi I, Kinyerezi II, and Kinyerezi III, which is expected to be expanded.
Speaking during an inspection of the Kinyerezi project site on Thursday, July 10, 2025, Dr. Biteko noted that despite the great work being done by TANESCO, some parts of the country still face the challenge of getting electricity.
According to Dr. Biteko, to meet the demand for electricity, TANESCO will expand Kinyerezi III Station’s generation from 600 megawatts to 1,000 megawatts to match population growth.
“I want to say before you, my brothers, Hon. President Samia has made significant investments in the energy sector, and that’s why in the previous budget, this ministry received 2.3 trillion shillings,” said Dr. Biteko.
“The big thing is that she wants citizens to get reliable electricity.”
He used the opportunity to congratulate TANESCO for the immense improvements being made in serving customers, especially their promptness in addressing power emergencies.
“There are great improvements that have been made in serving citizens. I see great efforts being made. You have been quick to address electricity challenges, and I also congratulate you for strengthening the call center; now citizens are being served free of charge,” Dr. Biteko said.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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