Urambo and Kaliua districts in Tabora Region are fully prepared for investment, particularly in industrial projects, thanks to a reliable and abundant electricity supply.
This was confirmed by the Minister of Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, during an inspection of the 132-kilovolt transmission line project from Tabora to Urambo and the Uhuru–Urambo Power Reception and Distribution Station, which has a total capacity of 24 megawatts.
“Urambo is ready for investment. The Urambo station has a capacity of 24 megawatts, yet the combined electricity consumption in Urambo and Kaliua is only 2.5 megawatts during the day and 7 megawatts at night, which is far below the available supply,” Minister Ndejembi said.
He added that President Samia Suluhu Hassan is committed to ensuring reliable electricity across the country to boost investment, noting that energy is a key driver for economic growth.
Urambo and Kaliua are predominantly agricultural districts, with tobacco being a major cash crop. Minister Ndejembi highlighted that industries adding value to these crops will benefit from the reliable power supply, encouraging local economic growth.
The Minister also noted that President Samia Suluhu Hassan has allocated over TZS 1.9 trillion through TANESCO for the Strong Grid Project, which funds the construction of power reception stations and transmission lines nationwide.
He expressed gratitude to Urambo MP Magreth Sitta, who donated 20 acres of land for the Urambo Power Reception Station.
TANESCO CEO Lazaro Twange said the project, which started in September 2021 at a cost of TZS 44 billion, is now complete.
TZS 24 billion went into the transmission line, TZS 16 billion for the reception station, and TZS 4 billion to compensate affected residents.
“The station began operations in March 2025, and both the transmission line and reception station are now fully functional,” Twange confirmed.
With electricity supply far exceeding current demand, Urambo and Kaliua are now positioned as prime destinations for investors looking to establish energy-dependent industries.