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ETHIOPIA SET TO BEGIN ELECTRICITY EXPORTS TO TANZANIA VIA KENYA.
Ethiopia is preparing to export 100 megawatts of electricity to Tanzania via Kenya, marking a major step in regional energy trade. The deal, once finalized, aims to strengthen East African energy cooperation and enhance power access across the region.
- 5 days, 16 hours
TANZANIA INSTALLS 340 MVA TRANSFORMERS TO ENHANCE POWER SUPPLY.
Tanzania is upgrading the Kinyerezi One power station with new transformers to meet rising electricity demand. This is part of a broader effort to improve the national power infrastructure and support economic growth.
- 1 week
DR. BITEKO ENGAGES WITH EGYPTIAN MINISTER OF HOUSING TO OVERSEE COMPLETION OF JNHPP PROJECT.
On October 17, 2024, in Dar es Salaam, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, held a meeting with the Egyptian Minister of Housing, Services, and Urban Communities, Mr. Sherif El Sherbiny.
- 1 month, 1 week
TANZANIA: MRAMBA WELCOMES BRITISH COMPANIES TO INVEST IN RENEWABLE ENERGY.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, has invited companies from the United Kingdom to invest in the energy sector.
- 2 months
TANZANIA SETS PLANS TO UTILIZE NUCLEAR ENERGY FOR ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION.
Tanzania has revealed its strategic intentions and readiness to develop nuclear energy as part of its efforts to establish alternative sources of clean electricity, supporting both economic development and societal progress.
- 2 months, 4 weeks
TANZANIA: GGM MINE SWITCHES TO GRID ELECTRICITY INSTEAD OF FUEL.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko, has inaugurated a 34 MW power reception and substation at the Geita Gold Mine (GGM).
- 3 months, 1 week
TANZANIA IS READY TO UTILIZE THE OPPORTUNITY OF THE JOINT ELECTRICITY MARKET - DR. BITEKO.
Tanzania is well-prepared to take advantage of the joint electricity market available to member countries of the East African Power Pool (EAPP) by ensuring the integration of its electricity transmission infrastructure with that of other EAPP member countries.
- 3 months, 1 week
TANZANIA: TAZA PROJECT TO CONNECT ELECTRICITY IN AFRICA.
The government has said that the major TAZA electricity transport project involving the construction of a 400 kilograms of voltage electricity.
- 3 months, 3 weeks
TANZANIA: PRESIDENT SAMIA INSTRUCTS MINISTRY OF ENERGY TO PROVIDE KATAVI WITH GRID ELECTRICITY BY SEPTEMBER.
The President of the Republic of the Union of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on the Ministry of Energy and Tanzania Electricity Corporation (TANESCO) to ensure that the project of the highway transporting electricity from Tabora to Katavi (132kV) and the construction of a station for receiving, cooling and distribution of electricity are completed on time so that Katavi province to be included in the national grid by September this year.
- 4 months, 2 weeks
TANZANIA: DR. BITEKO MEETS WITH INVESTORS OF MODERN INDUSTRIAL PARK.
He insists that the government will continue to cooperate with investors.
- 4 months, 4 weeks
UGANDA: EACOP PARTICIPATES AT THE 2ND ANNUAL JOINT CSO CONFERENCE IN KAMPALA.
EACOP actively participated in the 2nd Annual Joint Civil Society Organization (CSO) Conference, with the topic "Building Consensus on Uganda's Energy Transition Plan."
- 5 months
KENYA: PRESIDENT RUTO LAUNCHES LAST MILE CONNECTIVITY PROJECT TO LIGHT UP 280,000 HOUSEHOLDS.
President William Ruto launched a crucial phase of the Last Mile Connectivity Project, aimed at connecting 280,000 households in 32 counties.
- 5 months, 1 week
TANZANIA: JULIUS NYERERE ELECTRICITY PROJECT (JNHPP) REACHES 97.43 PERCENT.
While reading the speech of the General Budget of the Government for the financial year 2024/2025, Parliament-Dodoma, Minister of Finance, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has said the President, Hon. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan received the Julius Nyerere Water Project (JNHPP) that will generate a total of 2,115 MW with about 37 percent where up to In April 2024 the implementation had reached 97.43 percent.
- 5 months, 2 weeks
TANZANIA TO CONTINUE TO PRIORITIZE ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF ELECTRICITY.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko, has told the German business community and energy stakeholders that Tanzania will continue to give priority to alternative sources of energy including gas, wind, solar and other alternate sources of electricity, to be sure of adequate electricity availability. to the citizens.
- 5 months, 2 weeks
TANZANIA: MINISTRY OF ENERGY PARTICIPATES IN THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE.
📌 Explains the efforts of the Government in developing renewable energy in the country. 📌 National Renewable Energy Strategy and Work Plan to be launched.
- 5 months, 2 weeks
TANZANIA: MORE THAN A TSH. 80 BILLION DISTRIBUTES ELECTRICITY TO VILLAGES IN SINGIDA PROVINCE.
Kapinga takes electric celebrations to Maswauya and Mdilu Singida North.
- 5 months, 3 weeks
TANZANIA: THE LEADER IN AFRICA FOR ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION TO CITIZENS.
Tanzania has been congratulated by the World Bank for being among the leading countries in supplying electricity to its citizens.
- 5 months, 3 weeks
KENYA: "UNIVERSAL ELECTRICITY CONNECTIVITY PLAN IS ON COURSE", SAID PRESIDENT RUTO
The government has secured KSh27 billion to connect 280,000 households to electricity under the Last Mile Connectivity Project.
- 5 months, 3 weeks
TANZANIA: DR. BITEKO LAUNCHES ELECTRICITY COOLING STATION IN IFAKARA.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko has launched a station to receive and cool electricity for Ifakara (20MVA) whose completion has led to Kilombero, Ulanga and Malinyi districts in Morogoro province to get enough and reliable electricity.
- 5 months, 4 weeks
KENYA'S AMBITIOUS PLAN TO BECOME A CLEAN TECH HUB.
Kenya stands out as a leader in Africa with nearly 90% of its power mix coming from renewable energy sources. The country seeks to leverage this expertise to become a green technology supplier through partnerships with major economies.
- 6 months
TANZANIA: DKT. BITEKO HAD CONVERSATION WITH THE AMERICAN AMBASSADOR IN THE COUNTRY.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko has met for talks with the American Ambassador here in the country Dr. Michael Battle Sr. concerning various development issues including the use of various sources of electricity.
- 6 months, 1 week
TANZANIA: REA PLANS TO SPREAD ELECTRICITY IN 31,532 NEIGHBORHOODS THAT WERE REMAIN.
Rural Energy Agency (REA); expects to distribute electricity services to the remaining 31,532 suburbs in the country to accelerate access to energy services aimed at improving the living conditions of rural citizens.
- 6 months, 4 weeks
TANZANIA: WORKS TO BE IMPLEMENTED BY THE MINISTRY OF ENERGY FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2024/25
In 2024/25, the Government through the Rural Energy Agency (REA) will continue to take steps to deliver energy to rural areas to accelerate economic growth and social development in the regions.
- 7 months
TANZANIA: DKT. BITEKO OFFICIALLY OPENS ENERGY WEEK EXHIBITION 2024.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Hon. Dkt. Doto Biteko, on 16th April 2024 has officially opened the Energy Week exhibition at the Parliament grounds, Dodoma City, where he has thanked the President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan for strengthening the Energy Sector based on the materials and instructions he gives that have distinguished him as a leader.
- 7 months, 1 week
TANZANIA: ENGINEER SAIDY "TENDERS ON REA PROJECTS TO BE AWARDED TO CONTRACTORS WITH HISTORY OF GOOD PERFORMANCE".
Engineer Hassan Saidy has said that REA decided to award contractors with certificates that perform well in electricity supply in rural areas.
- 7 months, 2 weeks
TANZANIA: DKT. BITEKO NEEDS TARURA, TANESCO TO DELIVER ITS SERVICES TO NGORONGORO.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Hon. Dkt. Doto Biteko has instructed the Electricity Corporation in the country (TANESCO) to ensure that it takes electricity services to areas of development projects to facilitate services to citizens.
- 7 months, 2 weeks
TANZANIA: RURAL ENERGY AGENCY (REA) DISTRIBUTES 200 EFFICIENT STOVES IN TANGA REGION.
Chairman of the Rural Energy Board (REB), Ambassador and Retired Major General Jacob Kingu, accompanied by the Director General of the Rural Energy Agency (REA), Engineer Hassan Saidy, and the REA management, together with development partners, distributed 205 efficient stoves using less firewood and charcoal to students and villagers of Madumu village in Korogwe district, Tanga region.
- 7 months, 3 weeks
TANZANIA: BIG THINGS TO BE PROMISED ON THE VISIT OF RURAL ENERGY BOARD, MSOMERA.
The Rural Energy Board (REB) conducted a visit to Msomera in Handeni district, where new settlements are being established by people voluntarily moving from the Ngorongoro National Park. Various commitments have been made to ensure the success of this relocation.
- 8 months
TANZANIA: REA AND TANESCO INVEST 48 BILLION TO ELECTRIFY 5,000 HOMES IN TANGA VILLAGES.
The Rural Energy Agency (REA), in collaboration with the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO), on March 21, 2024, entered into a partnership to start implementing Phase Two of the project to distribute electricity to 5,000 houses in the villages of Msomera, Saunyi, and Kitwai B in Handeni district, Tanga region, with the project costing 48 billion shillings.
- 8 months, 1 week
TANZANIA: REA INVESTS 44 BILLION IN RURAL ELECTRICITY PROJECTS IN PWANI REGION.
REA (Rural Energy Agency) spends 44 billion to build electricity distribution projects in rural areas in the Pwani Region. Engineer Saidy said the project aims to bring electricity to 30 small mines in the districts of Bagamoyo, Chalinze, and Kisarawe, as well as to agricultural areas not yet served by electricity in the Pwani Region, costing more than 2.456 billion shillings.
- 8 months, 1 week
TANZANIA: DR. DOTO BITEKO LAUNCHES IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LARGE-SCALE KISHAPU SOLAR POWER PROJECT (150MW).
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, today launched a large-scale solar power project that will generate 150 megawatts in Ngunga Village, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region.
- 8 months, 2 weeks
TANZANIA: PIC COMMENDS REA PROJECTS IN MANYARA AND ARUSHA FOR RURAL ELECTRIFICATION EFFICIENCY.
Members of the Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Public Investment Corporations (PIC), led by the Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Deus Sangu, today, March 12, 2024, visited the Rural Electrification Project REA III (Phase II) in Masware village, Babati District, Manyara Region, and later Miswakini Juu village in Monduli District to commend the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for its efficiency in coordinating and managing the electrification of rural areas.
- 8 months, 2 weeks
TANZANIA: VICE PRESIDENT TURNS ON REA ELECTRICITY PROJECT AT KETUMBEINE HEALTH CENTER.
The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango, has inaugurated electricity at Ketumbeine Health Center, located in the village of Armanie in Longido District, Arusha Region, and commended the Rural Energy Agency (REA) for efficiently distributing this energy.
- 8 months, 3 weeks
TANZANIA: MOROGORO, REA IGNITES A 25 BILLION PROJECT TO COOL AND DISTRIBUTE ELECTRICITY (IFAKARA SUB STATION).
The government of the Union Republic of Tanzania through the Rural Energy Agency (REA) in collaboration with the European Union (EU) has lit up the Ifakara cooling and distribution station that has costed 25 billion shillings.
- 9 months
KENYA TO COLLABORATE WITH TANZANIA ON GEOTHERMAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Hon. Dkt. Doto Biteko has said that the work of drilling thermal wells in Tanzania will start in April this year so that we can verify the existing thermal resources before starting the activities of generating electricity from that energy.
- 9 months
KENYA: COUNTRIES WITH EAPP AGREED TO PUSH ELECTRICITY PROJECTS.
The Council of Ministers involved in the Joint Electricity System for East African Countries (EAPP Council of Ministers-COM) has jointly agreed to have the proper management of various electricity projects in member countries, so that they can be completed on time and provide the citizens with sufficient energy.
- 9 months
DR. BITEKO ARRIVES IN KENYA TO ATTEND EAPP MEETING.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko has arrived in Kenya to attend the 18th Meeting of the Council of Ministers responsible for the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP Council of Ministers) scheduled to take place on February 27 and 28, 2024 in Nairobi.
- 9 months
PWANI REGION- RUFIJI DISTRICT: HISTORY IS BEING WRITTEN- JNHPP INJECTS 235 MEGAWATTS INTO THE NATIONAL GRID.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko, has stated that the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), with a capacity of 2,115 megawatts, has commenced operations and injected 235 megawatts into the national grid through Unit 9.
- 9 months
IRINGA: ALL 360 VILLAGES IN IRINGA ARE NOW CONNECTED TO ELECTRICITY.
. More than 64% of all suburbs have electricity. . Dr. Biteko wants the distribution pace to match the demand.
- 9 months, 1 week
TANZANIA: “LEADERS OF VILLAGES, DISTRICTS AND NEIGHBORHOODS SHOULD ENCOURAGE CITIZENS TO JOIN THE ELECTRICITY SERVICE IN THEIR HOMES” SAID BY DEPUTY MINISTER JUDITH KAPINGA.
“The Government's aim is to bring electricity to every citizen” said Deputy Minister of Energy Hon. Judith Kapinga has urged the leaders of villages, wards and townships to encourage citizens to connect electricity service to their homes in order to implement the Government's ambition to ensure that it delivers electricity to all citizens.
- 9 months, 1 week
Unveiling Tanzania's Ambitious Sh3 Trillion Energy Development Plan
The budget for the energy ministry in the fiscal year 2023/2024, amounting to TSh 3.049 trillion, aligns with President Samia Suluhu Hassan's objective of expanding electricity provision, preserving the environment through the utilization of sustainable energy sources, safeguarding Tanzanians against fluctuating global oil prices, and ensuring that Tanzanians reap the benefits of the country's substantial natural gas reserves.
- 1 year, 5 months
ZANZIBAR to produce its own power
For the first time ever, Zanzibar will start generating its own electricity, a move which will reduce dependence on power transported from Tanzania Mainland.
- 1 year, 6 months
GEITA : VIJIJI 353 VIMEUNGWANISHIWA UMEME
Makamba alisema kuwa jumla ya Vijiji 486 vilivyopo katika Mkoa wa Geita ni vijiji 353 vilivyopata umeme
- 2 years, 1 month
KASULU YAUNGWANISHWA NA UMEME WA GRIDI YA TAIFA
RAIS SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN AWASHA UMEME WA GRIDI KASULU, KIGOMA
- 2 years, 1 month
BAJETI YA MATENGENEZO YA MIUNDOMBINU YA UMEME YAONGEZWA
BAJETI YA MATENGENEZO YA MIUNDOMBINU YA UMEME YAONGEZWA KUIMARISHA UPATIKANAJI UMEME
- 2 years, 2 months
REA YATUMIA TAKRIBANI TRILIONI 3 KUFIKISHA UMEME VIJIJINI
REA YATUMIA TAKRIBANI TRILIONI 3 KUFIKISHA UMEME VIJIJINI
- 2 years, 3 months
UJENZI WA BWAWA LA NYERERE WAFIKIA 67%
Tarehe 10 mwezi wa nane,Waziri wa nishati ,January Makamba anasema ujenzi wa Bwawa la kuzalisha umeme la Julius Nyerere (JNHPP) utakaozalisha megawati 2,115 umefika asilimia 67.
- 2 years, 3 months
MAKAMBA MWENYEKITI MPYA MRADI WA UMEME WA RUSUMO
WAZIRI MAKAMBA MWENYEKITI MPYA MRADI WA UMEME WA RUSUMO
- 2 years, 3 months
Serikali Kutekeleza Mradi Mkubwa Wa Umeme wa Rumakali
Tumeamua kutekeleza mradi mkubwa wa umeme wa Rumakali - MAKAMBA
- 2 years, 4 months
GRIDI YA TAIFA KUFIKA MPIMBWE Wizara ya Nishati imeahidi kuendelea na
Wizara ya Nishati imeahidi kuendelea na usimamizi wa miradi ya kuzalisha na kusafirisha umeme nchini ikiwa ni pamoja na kuunganisha Mkoa wa Katavi kwenye Gridi ya Taifa,
- 2 years, 4 months
Mradi wa Rusumo kuongeza Uhakika wa Umeme Kanda ya Ziwa
Mradi wa Rusumo kuongeza uhakika wa umeme Kanda ya Ziwa
- 2 years, 4 months
TANESCO - Mwezi Agosti 2022 Tunawasha Umeme wa Gridi Kigoma
Mwezi Agosti 2022 tunawasha umeme wa Gridi Kigoma- Katibu Mkuu Nishati
- 2 years, 4 months
Mradi wa RUSUMO kukamilika Novemba 2022, Ujenzi wafikia 95%
Mradi wa RUSUMO kukamilika Novemba 2022, Ujenzi wafikia 95%
- 2 years, 4 months
BARAZA LA USHAURI LA EWURA LATEMBELEA MRADI WA JNHPP
BARAZA LA USHAURI LA SERIKALI LA EWURA LATEMBELEA MRADI WA JNHPP
- 2 years, 5 months
EWURA WATEMBELEA MTAMBO WA KUZALISHA UMEME MTERA
WAFANYAKAZI WA EWURA WAFANYA ZIARA KATIKA MTAMBO WA KUZALISHA UMEME MTERA
- 2 years, 5 months
Megawati 200 za Jotoardhi Kuzalishwa Kabla ya Mwaka 2025
Megawati 200 za Jotoardhi kuzalishwa kabla ya mwaka 2025
- 2 years, 7 months
EWURA Yakusanya Maoni Bei Mpya Ya Umeme Kigoma
EWURA YAKUSANYA MAONI YA WANANCHI JUU YA BEI MPYA ZA UMEME ZINAZOPENDEKEZWA KIJIJI CHA KAGERANKANDA, KASULU KIGOMA
- 2 years, 7 months
Mradi Wa JNHPP Wafikia Asilimia 56
Utekelezaji wa Mradi wa umeme wa Julius Nyerere (JNHPP) kwa sasa umefikia asilimia 56 na kwamba Serikali inaendelea kuhakikisha kuwa mradi huo unatekelezwa kwa kasi, uadilifu, ubora na viwango vinavyotakiwa ili kuweza kufikia malengo yaliyokusudiwa
- 2 years, 8 months
Naibu Waziri wa Nishati afanya ziara ya ukaguzi
Naibu Waziri wa Nishati afanya ziara ya ukaguzi wa vituo vya kuzalishia Umeme- Ukerewe
- 2 years, 8 months
SERIKALI KUENDELEA KUPELEKA UMEME SEHEMU MBALIMBALI NCHINI
Naibu Waziri wa Nishati, Stephen Byabato amefanya ziara ya kukagua miradi ya umeme ya gridi ndogo
- 2 years, 8 months
Naibu waziri akerwa na kasi ndogo ujenzi wa kituo cha umeme
Naibu waziri akerwa na kasi ndogo ujenzi wa kituo cha umeme.
- 2 years, 10 months
AfDB yatembelea Mradi wa Umeme wa Zuzu.
Mkurugenzi wa Maendeleo ya Benki ya Afrika nchini Tanzania, Amos Cheptoo ameipongeza Serikali ya Tanzania
- 2 years, 10 months
GGML Kuanza Kutumia Umeme wa TANESCO
Mpango wa kuunganisha umeme wa gridi ya taifa kuelekea katika mgodi wa Geita Gold Mine Limited (GGML) unaendelea
- 2 years, 10 months
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