Dodoma— The Government of Tanzania, through the Rural Energy Agency (REA), has successfully extended electricity services to 284 out of 330 hamlets in the Arumeru East constituency, according to the Deputy Minister for Energy, Judith Kapinga.
Speaking in Parliament today in response to a question from Arumeru East MP, Dr. John Danielson Pallangyo, Minister Kapinga explained that electrification efforts are ongoing for the remaining 46 hamlets.
“Seventeen of the remaining hamlets are currently in the implementation phase through the Densification IIB Project and Phase II A of the Hamlet Electrification Program (HEP IIA),” said Kapinga.
“Furthermore, tenders have been issued for the electrification of 29 hamlets under Phase II B (HEP IIB) of the program.”she added
She emphasized that upon completion of these projects, all hamlets in Arumeru East will have access to electricity.
Responding to a follow-up question regarding wards in Arumeru East that rely on water sources from the Arumeru Mountain Forest where fluoride contamination is a concern Kapinga noted that the government has allocated funds in the upcoming financial year to provide reliable electricity to Seneto Hamlet in Leguruki Ward.
This electricity will support the installation of a fluoride treatment plant by Kweka Company, which has volunteered to purify the water.
In response to a question from Prof. Patrick Alois Ndakidemi, MP for Moshi Rural, about the electrification of Orera Hamlet in Mweka Village, Kapinga confirmed that the constituency has an ongoing project to connect 15 hamlets per MP. Orera is included in the contractor’s implementation plan.
Replying to Ally Makoa, MP for Kondoa Town, who inquired about when electricity will reach the neighborhoods of Mongoroma, Chandimo, and Hachi, Kapinga stated that most parts of Kondoa Town have already been electrified, and the remaining three neighborhoods are scheduled for inclusion in the next budget cycle of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO).
Hon. Kapinga reiterated that the rollout of electricity is being conducted in phases, depending on the availability of funds and budgetary provisions.
She also responded to Charles Kajage, MP for Mwibara, confirming that electrification projects are underway in several unconnected hamlets within his constituency.
Lastly, in response to a question from Special Seats MP Rita Kabati regarding utility poles installed in Ilula Ward, Kilolo District, since November last year without any power supplied, Kapinga assured Parliament that electricity will be connected to the area by July 2025.
