Tanzania just turned on every power maker at the big Julius Nyerere dam. Deputy Prime Minister Doto Biteko checked the site on Saturday and shared great news. The dam makes enough power for many cities with all nine machines working together. Each machine creates 235 megawatts of electricity, adding up to 2,115 megawatts total. Workers started the first machine back in February, but they needed months to test everything properly.
Biteko felt happy seeing the project finish after years of hard work. He said the country had waited many years to use the mighty Rufiji River for power. The dream became real when they built this massive wall across the water. Because of this project, people living far from cities can finally have lights at night. Companies might build new factories since they can run machines without bringing fuel from other places.
Egyptian builders started digging at the Coast Region site back in 2019. They brought special equipment to move earth and place concrete where the river runs fastest. Teams worked through rainy seasons and hot days to finish everything on time. Local workers learned new skills building something this big alongside experts from Egypt. The government spent billions of shillings making sure Tanzania could make its energy rather than buying from neighbors.
The project helps Tanzania join other African nations in making clean energy from falling water. No smoke comes from this kind of power, unlike burning coal or oil that makes dirty air. Animals and plants near the dam needed special protection during construction. Farmers downstream can still use water for growing food even with the dam working fully. Scientists watch the river levels carefully to keep everything balanced for people and nature.
Tanzania plans more power projects across the country in the coming years. The success at Rufiji River proves they can handle big engineering tasks. Schools teach students about how dams work because more builders will need jobs soon. People celebrate seeing progress happen that changes daily life for everyone. Better power means hospitals run medical machines all day without stopping and schools keep computers running for students learning new things.
Biteko felt happy seeing the project finish after years of hard work. He said the country had waited many years to use the mighty Rufiji River for power. The dream became real when they built this massive wall across the water. Because of this project, people living far from cities can finally have lights at night. Companies might build new factories since they can run machines without bringing fuel from other places.
Egyptian builders started digging at the Coast Region site back in 2019. They brought special equipment to move earth and place concrete where the river runs fastest. Teams worked through rainy seasons and hot days to finish everything on time. Local workers learned new skills building something this big alongside experts from Egypt. The government spent billions of shillings making sure Tanzania could make its energy rather than buying from neighbors.
The project helps Tanzania join other African nations in making clean energy from falling water. No smoke comes from this kind of power, unlike burning coal or oil that makes dirty air. Animals and plants near the dam needed special protection during construction. Farmers downstream can still use water for growing food even with the dam working fully. Scientists watch the river levels carefully to keep everything balanced for people and nature.
Tanzania plans more power projects across the country in the coming years. The success at Rufiji River proves they can handle big engineering tasks. Schools teach students about how dams work because more builders will need jobs soon. People celebrate seeing progress happen that changes daily life for everyone. Better power means hospitals run medical machines all day without stopping and schools keep computers running for students learning new things.
