Tanzania: Tragedy Strikes TANESCO As MD And Driver Die In Gory Accident

The Managing Director of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco), Gissima Nyamo-Hanga, and his driver, Muhajiri Haule, tragically died on Saturday night, April 12, 2025, in a road crash in Bunda District, Mara Region.

The unfortunate incident has shocked Tanzania and part of East Africa where he played key roles in the power sector.

Commenting on the incident, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy Dr. Doto Biteko described the passing of Gissima Nyamo-Hanga as a “mystery of faith,” and said the nation has lost a hardworking and visionary leader who was deeply committed to improving access to electricity for all Tanzanians.

“We have lost an outstanding leader. He wasn’t one to sit in the office—he was always on the ground, ensuring that the responsibility he was entrusted with, to provide reliable electricity, was fulfilled,” said Dr. Biteko. He noted that Nyamo-Hanga had been in Dodoma just a day earlier, attending board meetings focused on strengthening electricity supply systems in the country.

“Death is a mystery. Just yesterday, he was with us in meetings aimed at improving the power situation. We have truly lost a very kind and dedicated individual,” he added. Dr. Biteko further described the late Nyamo-Hanga as one of the few managing directors who not only oversaw staff performance with excellence but also succeeded in building a strong and united team at Tanesco.

Reacting to the sad news, Kenya Power described the death of Tanesco MD as a significant blow to the energy sector in the region and deeply felt by both TANESCO and the Kenya Power management team.

“Eng. Nyamo-Hanga was a focused and diligent leader whose vision and dedication greatly advanced regional energy collaboration,” Kenya Power said.

Notably, in recent months, he personally led TANESCO’s team during the crucial Energy Exchange Agreement negotiations with Kenya Power, paving the way for the successful commissioning and operationalization of the Kenya–Tanzania 400kV interconnector, which is now facilitating cross-border energy trading. Late Eng. Gissima Nyamo-Hanga will also be fondly remembered as a committed member of the East African Power Pool Steering Committee, where he played a key role in laying the groundwork for future energy trading among the thirteen member countries.

“We at Kenya Power honor his legacy and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, TANESCO’s leadership team, his colleagues, and the entire energy community,” the statement concluded.

Source: https://energynewsafrica.com