Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko and its affiliated institutions have recorded a significant improvement in performance, achieving over 95% efficiency in the third quarter of the 2024/2025 fiscal year.
This commendable progress was revealed during the fourth performance review meeting held in Dodoma, following an evaluation conducted by the Ministry's Monitoring and Evaluation Unit.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, praised the Ministry's workforce for their efforts in enhancing service delivery, noting the positive results witnessed across the sector.
“This sector is the backbone of both our economy and public service delivery,” Dr. Biteko stated. “If it weakens, the impact is felt across every aspect of our national development. We must ensure it continues to deliver for the people.”
Dr. Biteko emphasized the value of continuous performance evaluation as a tool for strengthening accountability and efficiency.
He also called upon the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) to maintain momentum in modernizing the national power infrastructure and exploring new energy sources.
“We must not be comfortable with what we’ve achieved,” he said. “Let us continue to push for innovation and infrastructure improvement to meet the growing demands of our people.”
Highlighting the importance of rural electrification, Dr. Biteko applauded the Rural Energy Agency (REA) for its success in expanding access to electricity in underserved areas.
“We are proud that almost every village in the country now has access to electricity, and we expect REA to maintain this pace in reaching even the most remote hamlets,” he added.
In relation to the Clean Cooking Energy Agenda, Dr. Biteko urged all institutions under the Ministry particularly REA, TPDC, and TANESCO to collaborate in fast-tracking the transition from traditional fuels to modern cooking solutions.
“President Samia Suluhu Hassan has set a clear target: we must move our people away from unsafe, polluting cooking practices. This is a national health, environmental, and development priority,” he stressed.
Dr. Biteko also took a moment to recognize the Ministry’s Monitoring and Evaluation Unit for its effectiveness, reminding all departments and institutions that evaluation is not a one-time event but a continuous process.
“The moment we stop evaluating ourselves, we stop improving,” he said. “Let this be part of our culture.”
Deputy Minister for Energy, Judith Kapinga, echoed his sentiments and lauded the Ministry’s departments and institutions for their achievements.
“This performance is proof that when we set clear goals and commit to delivery, we succeed,” she said. Kapinga further urged institutions to take ownership of the Clean Cooking Energy Agenda, affirming the government’s goal of ensuring 80% of Tanzanians use clean cooking energy by 2034.
Permanent Secretary, Eng. Felchesmi Mramba, noted that performance review meetings such as this one have significantly improved coordination and implementation of energy projects.
“Since we began systematic performance tracking, we’ve seen a remarkable improvement in the execution of projects and strategic plans,” he stated.
Director of Government Performance Monitoring and Evaluation from the Prime Minister’s Office, Ms. Sakina Mwinyimkuu, commended the Ministry of Energy for fully implementing the national guidelines on monitoring and evaluation.
“The Ministry’s 100% compliance is not only impressive it’s an example for others to follow,” she said. She also acknowledged Dr. Biteko’s dedication, noting,
“His leadership has been instrumental in maintaining accountability and high performance in this crucial sector.”
Ms. Mwinyimkuu further praised the Ministry for rewarding top-performing institutions and departments, saying such incentives boost motivation and foster a results-oriented culture.
Top-performing institutions in the Q3 2024/2025 evaluation included the Rural Energy Agency (REA), which ranked first, followed by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) in second place, and the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) in third.
Within the Ministry, the Procurement and Supply Unit secured the top spot among departments, followed by the Legal and ICT Units. At the regional level, the TANESCO offices in Manyara, Arusha, and Simiyu emerged as the top three performers.
The review concluded with a strong message of commitment to sustaining this performance. As Dr. Biteko summarized, “We have made great strides, but our journey is far from over. Let us work even harder to ensure energy becomes a reliable pillar of Tanzania’s development.”
