Subsidised Electricity Connection Fee of 27,000/- to Support Small Businesses

TLDR

• Mwanubi Village in Shinyanga Region is now connected to electricity after Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi switched on power.
• The electrification initiative is part of the government's plan to ensure all villages in Tanzania are connected to electricity through the Rural Energy Agency (REA).
• Residents are encouraged to take advantage of a subsidised electricity connection fee of 27,000/- to expand small businesses and enhance agricultural productivity.
• The Minister directed REA and contractors to expedite grid extension to unserved areas, prioritizing public institutions like schools and health centers.
• Shinyanga Regional Commissioner Mboni Mhita stated that the project reflects the government's commitment to improving living standards in rural communities.