In a significant stride towards rural
transformation, the Rural Energy Agency (REA) has successfully electrified
every village in Nyasa District, Ruvuma Region.
This landmark achievement was
announced by the Deputy Minister of Energy, Hon. Judith Kapinga, during a
ceremony today, July 22, 2024, at Nyasa Secondary School in Chimate Village,
Chiwanda Ward.
Deputy Minister Kapinga highlighted
the unwavering commitment of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited
(TANESCO) and REA to ensure electricity reaches domestic homes and key social
service areas. She emphasized that the next phase would focus on extending
power to the hamlet level.
"Today's electrification agenda
is part of a nationwide mission to deliver electricity to every corner of
Tanzania," Kapinga remarked, underscoring the government's resolve to
power all neighborhoods.
REA's Rural Electricity Project
Engineer in Ruvuma, Eng. Robert Dulle reported that Nyasa District, comprising
84 villages, now enjoys complete electrification. Eng. Dulle elaborated that
out of 421 hamlets in the district, 122 have been connected to electricity,
with ongoing efforts to reach the remaining hamlets.
Nationwide, REA recently announced the
successful electrification of 12,031 villages, representing 98% of all villages
across Tanzania. The remaining 287 villages are set to receive power by
September this year, marking a new era of energy accessibility.
This electrification initiative marks a pivotal moment in Tanzania's journey towards comprehensive rural development, bringing light and opportunity to even the most remote areas.
