The Kishapu District Commissioner, Peter Masindi, has praised the ongoing solar power project in Shinyanga as a key step in expanding Tanzania’s electricity generation, supporting President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s goal of reaching 8,000 megawatts by 2030.
Speaking on November 28, 2025, during an inspection tour with TANESCO Managing Director Lazaro Twange, Masindi said the project reflects the government’s commitment to diversifying energy sources and providing reliable power across the country.
“The project is a major source of hope for the people of Kishapu. The community understands its importance and has been actively protecting the installations,” he said, adding that over 1,200 residents who previously lived on the project site have already been compensated.
TANESCO Managing Director Lazaro Twange described the solar plant as a flagship initiative that must be completed within 100 days of the President’s current term. He said the government has allocated TZS118 billion to ensure timely delivery.
Twange instructed contractors to finish the project by January 15, 2026, warning that no extensions would be allowed and that legal action would follow any delays.
“We are grateful to President Samia for allocating nearly TZS118 billion to this project. Our responsibility is to deliver it on time. Tanzania currently produces over 4,000 megawatts, and new power sites will improve electricity distribution across the country,” he said.
The Kishapu Solar Power Project, now 84 percent complete, is part of a wider review of power projects in the Lake Zone, including Shinyanga, Mara, Geita, and Kagera regions, aimed at boosting energy availability for households and businesses.