Agreement for Construction of Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project on December 12, 2018

TLDR

• The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) was officially launched on December 12, 2018, in Rufiji, Pwani region, Tanzania.
• The project cost approximately TZS 7.79 trillion to complete.
• The idea of utilizing the Rufiji River for electricity generation dates back to 1903.
• The project faced numerous challenges over the years, including the death of engineer Stiegler in 1907, which halted progress.
• The project gained significant momentum under the leadership of former President John Magufuli and current President Samia Suluhu Hassan.