Dodoma, May 14, 2025—The Government is intensifying efforts to extend electricity access to strategic areas across the country, including small-scale mining zones, fishing communities, industrial sites, and other economically productive regions.
This was announced today in Parliament by the Deputy Minister for Energy, Judith Kapinga, while responding to a question from Mwibara Member of Parliament, Charles Kaijage.
The MP had sought clarity on the Government’s plan to supply electricity to fishing communities to enhance local economic development.
“The strategic electrification initiative has already reached more than 300 areas nationwide, including critical social service centers such as health facilities and water wells,” said Kapinga.
In response to a separate question from Igunga MP, Nicholas Ngassa, regarding the electrification status of hamlets in his constituency, Kapinga reported that out of 337 hamlets in Igunga, 95 have already been connected to the national grid.
She further explained that implementation is ongoing in 15 hamlets under Phase II A of the Hamlet Electrification Project (HEP IIA). Additionally, tenders have been issued for the electrification of 69 more hamlets under Phase II B (HEP IIB).
The Deputy Minister confirmed that the Government, through the Rural Energy Agency (REA), is committed to allocating resources to electrify the remaining 158 hamlets in the constituency.
Kapinga also emphasized the Government’s commitment to keeping rural electricity affordable:“The current cost for rural electricity connection remains at just TZS 27,000. Furthermore, a new project will soon commence to electrify hamlets both within and outside the reach of main power lines.”she added
The Government's continued investment in energy infrastructure aims to foster inclusive economic growth and improve the quality of life for all Tanzanians, particularly in underserved and rural communitie