The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) has eight of its nine turbines installed, with the last one anticipated to be finished by the end of this month.
A resolution to praise President Samia Suluhu Hassan for holding the 2025 Africa Energy Summit (Mission 300) was debated, and Dr. Doto Biteko, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, gave the update.
Asia Halamga, a Special Seats MP, introduced the resolution, which was discussed by lawmakers and approved unanimously.
Dr. Tulia Ackson, the speaker of the National Assembly, acknowledged in her speech in Parliament that female lawmakers were the ones who started the project.
According to Dr. Biteko, Tanzania was selected to host the conference for two main reasons: its improved diplomatic ties and the speed at which rural areas now have access to electricity as compared to other African countries.
Dr. Biteko pointed out that Tanzania's electrification initiatives have drawn attention from all across the world, with some nations restricting the number of participants eager to absorb Tanzania's achievements.
“For instance, only 90 Tanzanians showed up, compared to the 497 who were anticipated to attend locally,” stated Dr. Biteko.
Additionally, he stated that Tanzania presently produces 3,404 megawatts of energy, and that the JNHPP, which is expected to cost Sh6.6 trillion, will produce 2,115 megawatts when it is finished.
Dr. Biteko emphasized that no plans will remain unexecuted and that the Ministry of Energy is dedicated to making sure the summit's suggestions are carried out in practice.
Regarding clean energy, he stated that the government intends to raise service accessibility from 6.9 percent to 75 percent, and that the use of renewable energy will expand from 56 percent to 65 percent.
According to Dr. Ackson, in order to help more Tanzanians in need, the ministry should reroute funding that were originally intended for electrical projects to other development projects.