Tanzania and Uganda begin the $250 million 400 kV power interconnector procurement process.

Posted on :Monday , 2nd March 2026

Uganda and Tanzania have initiated the procurement process for a major 400kV power interconnector, which is projected to strengthen regional electricity trade. The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) recently organized an early market engagement meeting in Kampala to inform contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders about the technical aspects of the project and the upda. . .

Southern Tanzania is Set to Benefit From TAZA's Power Project

Posted on :Monday , 6th October 2025

The Tanzania-Zambia Transmission Interconnector (TAZA) initiative is quickly transforming the electricity distribution in southern Tanzania, as the 400-kilovolt Tunduma–Sumbawanga line has reached more than 79 percent completion.The Chief Executive Officer of TANESCO, Mr. Lazaro Twange, stated that the initiative will enhance the reliability of power and promote socio-economi. . .

As Electricity Demand Soars, Kengen Explores More Geothermal Fields

Posted on :Friday , 22nd August 2025

Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir visited a geothermal well in Pakka Hills located in Baringo County, where the Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is working on several electricity initiatives. 

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is actively investigating additional geothermal fields within the nation due to increasing electricity demand.

The company has. . .

An Initial 150 MW of Solar Energy will be Added to the Grid by a Government Owned Solar Power Plant

Posted on :Thursday , 21st August 2025

Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) plans to launch a 50-megawatt solar power project in Ngunga village, Kishapu District, Shinyanga Region, this October.

The project will eventually contribute 150 megawatts (MW) to the National Grid and is Tanzania's first wholly government-owned solar plant.

The project will proceed in two phases, according to Inno. . .

AfDB Approves Significant Energy Access Financing for East Africa

Posted on :Tuesday , 29th July 2025

Projects in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Zambia that assist power generation, transmission, and clean energy access have received funding approval from the African Development Bank (AfDB).

Installing high- and medium-voltage undersea power lines to link the Mafia Islands and Zanzibar to the national grid will cost Tanzania $282 million. Through this project, power capacity will be i. . .