Japanese investors have expressed strong interest in investing in Tanzania’s electricity sector, particularly in renewable energy and power transmission infrastructure, reinforcing the growing economic ties between the two nations.
The commitment was made during a high-level meeting held in Dar es Salaam today between the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, responsible for electricity and renewable energy, Dr Khatibu Kazungu, and a delegation from Toyota Tsusho Corporation, a prominent Japanese investment company.
The talks focused on potential investments in solar and wind power projects, the development of electricity transmission lines, and the construction of power substations, all under Tanzania’s national flagship initiative known as the Energy Compact.
According to Dr Kazungu, the Japanese side, through the Japan International Banking Corporation (JIBC), has shown serious intent to support Tanzania’s efforts to expand energy access and modernise its electricity infrastructure.
“Japan’s interest is a direct result of our strong and structured Energy Compact plan, which is now being recognised as a model across Africa. Many countries on the continent are learning from Tanzania’s approach,” he said.
Tanzania’s Energy Compact is a dedicated national energy framework developed in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank.
It was launched during the Mission 300 summit held in Dar es Salaam, which focused on ensuring that 300 million Africans gain access to electricity by the year 2030.
Dr Kazungu added that the planned investments would significantly boost the country’s efforts to generate and transmit clean energy to underserved regions, aligning with national and regional energy goals.
In a further show of commitment, the Government of Japan has invited Tanzania to participate in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) scheduled for August 2025 in Japan.
The conference, which brings together African nations and development partners, will offer a platform for high-level dialogue on economic cooperation and sectoral development.
The Japanese delegation also commended Tanzania’s national energy strategy, describing it as exemplary for Africa, and reaffirmed their readiness to work with the government to implement energy projects that support sustainable development and industrial growth.
The latest development signals a deepening of bilateral relations between Tanzania and Japan, particularly in areas critical to inclusive economic transformation.
