Tanzania just flipped the switch on a major power upgrade out in the regions. The Rural Energy Agency inaugurated the Mtera Power Substation, aimed at improving voltage stability and boosting social services. Iringa and Dodoma areas should see better electricity quality for healthcare, education, and water systems.
Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi stated the project aligns with government goals for reliable, affordable rural power. Residents in Mpwapwa, Kongwa, and Kilolo districts stand to gain from enhanced economic activity. He urged citizens to connect to the grid and leverage new opportunities.
Permanent Secretary Engineer Felchesmi Mramba highlighted REA's transformative role, noting rural electrification rates jumped from a small fraction to a majority coverage. Parliamentary committee deputy chair Simon Lusengekile praised the strategy and called for community protection of infrastructure.
Development partners from Norway and Sweden, represented by Stephen Mwakifwamba, expressed satisfaction with the project's implementation. The substation was constructed with government funding alongside Swedish and Norwegian support, costing billions of shillings.
Rural Energy Board Chair Major General Jacob Kingu commended REA's management for completing the work. Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule, also speaking for Iringa, emphasized using science for a stable supply and urged industrial growth from the reliable power.
Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi stated the project aligns with government goals for reliable, affordable rural power. Residents in Mpwapwa, Kongwa, and Kilolo districts stand to gain from enhanced economic activity. He urged citizens to connect to the grid and leverage new opportunities.
Permanent Secretary Engineer Felchesmi Mramba highlighted REA's transformative role, noting rural electrification rates jumped from a small fraction to a majority coverage. Parliamentary committee deputy chair Simon Lusengekile praised the strategy and called for community protection of infrastructure.
Development partners from Norway and Sweden, represented by Stephen Mwakifwamba, expressed satisfaction with the project's implementation. The substation was constructed with government funding alongside Swedish and Norwegian support, costing billions of shillings.
Rural Energy Board Chair Major General Jacob Kingu commended REA's management for completing the work. Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule, also speaking for Iringa, emphasized using science for a stable supply and urged industrial growth from the reliable power.
