Tanzania has recorded notable progress in its preparations to invest in nuclear energy for electricity generation, as the government completes key foundational steps aimed at positioning the country for long-term, reliable power production.
The development was announced on February 2, 2026, in Dodoma by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, during a meeting between the ministry and a delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held at the ministry’s headquarters in Mtumba.
Engineer Mramba said the government has successfully finalized several essential requirements needed before embarking on nuclear power investment.
Central to these efforts is the completion of a six-and-a-half-year implementation roadmap that outlines the technical, legal, institutional and human resource measures required to introduce nuclear-generated electricity into Tanzania’s energy system.
He said the roadmap gives strong priority to capacity building, including public awareness and specialised training for professionals drawn from key institutions.
Among them is the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO), which has already established a dedicated unit to oversee nuclear power development. The University of Dar es Salaam has been proposed as a centre for advanced training to build local expertise in nuclear energy.
Mramba acknowledged the continued technical guidance and support provided by the IAEA, noting that the agency has been a key partner since President Samia Suluhu Hassan approved the national plan to pursue nuclear energy as part of Tanzania’s future power mix.
Electricity and Renewable Energy Commissioner, Engineer Innocent Luoga, said progress has also been achieved through the review of the national roadmap, the holding of meetings under the Nuclear Energy Programme Implementing Organisation (NEPIO), and the formation of a special committee to steer implementation.
He added that relevant documents have already been submitted to the Secretariat for government approval.
IAEA Director Cashaw C. Wolde said it is important for Tanzania to continue engaging experienced nuclear experts to strengthen the process.
He said once fully implemented, nuclear energy would provide the country with a stable and sufficient supply of electricity to support economic growth, industrialisation and long-term development.
The initiative reflects Tanzania’s broader efforts to diversify energy sources and secure sustainable power for future generations.
