Tanzania Kagera Region To Light Up 474 Hamlets in Major Rural Electrification Drive. Kagera, Tanzania — The Rural Energy Agency (REA) has initiated a significant rural electrification project in Tanzania’s Kagera Region, aiming to illuminate 474 hamlets across the region. This project is a cornerstone of Tanzania’s national strategy to achieve universal electrification by 2030.
According to regional officials, the ambitious initiative is being executed by CCC International Engineering Nigeria Ltd. It involves the construction of 737. 3 kilometers of medium-voltage lines and 76 kilometers of low-voltage lines, along with the installation of 474 transformers.
The project, which has been allocated over 66 billion Tanzanian shillings, is set to connect 15,396 new customers within a span of 36 months. Colonel Yahaya Ramadhani Kido, the Kagera Regional Commissioner, emphasized the government’s dedication to enhancing rural energy access and improving living standards. “Energy is the engine of development, “Col.
Kido stated. “We must ensure this project is completed on time and to the highest standards.”
The project targets districts such as Ngara, Biharamulo, Muleba, Bukoba Rural, Missenyi, Karagwe, and Kyerwa, which were selected based on infrastructure gaps and population demand.
Additionally, the REA is nearing completion of a related initiative to electrify 27 island villages in Lake Victoria. Funded by the Government of Tanzania in partnership with the World Bank, this initiative is not only about lighting homes but also about empowering communities. It is expected to create jobs for youth and women, stimulate small and medium-sized enterprises, and strengthen education and healthcare services.
With over 64,000 hamlets nationwide and 13,000 still awaiting connection, Tanzania’s rural electrification drive is a crucial step towards achieving universal energy access by the end of the decade. “Access to energy means access to progress — for every household, business, and dream in Kagera, “regional officials concluded. Further details are expected as the project progresses.
