Government's Commitment to Expand National Power Grid and Electricity Access
Latest Tanzania energy news · Government's Commitment to Expand National Power Grid a… explained · updated Aug 22, 2026 · energy news · power · electricity
TLDR
- On August 22, 2026, President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially launched the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project in Rufiji, Pwani region, which has a capacity of 2115 megawatts.
- The project completion is seen as a testament to the capabilities of Tanzanians in executing large strategic projects.
- President Samia emphasized the importance of the project for ensuring sufficient and reliable energy for national development and citizen welfare.
- The water filling process for the dam was completed in one and a half years instead of the planned three years, allowing for early electricity generation trials.
- The launch event was attended by Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Kamal Madbouly and various stakeholders including government officials and engineers.