The Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Energy and Minerals has expressed strong approval following the completion of the TCPM Concrete Pole Factory in Tabora, which has officially started producing concrete poles to strengthen the nation’s electricity distribution network.
During a visit on March 12, 2026, led by Committee Chairperson Subira Mgalu (MP), members inspected the fully government-owned facility operated under the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) and its subsidiary, TCPM.
Hon. Mgalu praised the project as a transformative initiative for the energy sector. He urged the Ministry of Energy to adopt strategies for establishing additional concrete pole factories across the country in collaboration with local investors.
According to him, increased production will meet growing national demand while enhancing the durability of the electricity infrastructure, reducing the frequent outages caused by wooden poles rotting or falling.
“This is a historic project and a landmark achievement of the Sixth Phase Government under the leadership of President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. It marks a significant step forward in strengthening Tanzania’s energy sector,” Hon. Mgalu said.
Energy Minister Hon. Deogratius Ndejembi noted that construction of the factory began in October 2024 and was completed in February 2026 at a cost of TZS 7.9 billion.
The facility has a daily production capacity of 80 to 120 concrete poles, a development expected to significantly improve the availability of poles across the country, particularly as TANESCO’s demand continues to rise.
“At present, TANESCO is increasingly deploying concrete poles, especially in urban areas, flood-prone zones, and locations at high risk of fire during farming activities,” Minister Ndejembi explained.
He highlighted that in the 2025/2026 financial year, TANESCO’s demand for concrete poles stood at 200,000, while private sector production did not exceed 80,000, demonstrating a significant production gap.
To address this shortfall, Minister Ndejembi encouraged private investors to establish additional concrete pole factories, noting that regions such as Mbeya and other strategic areas offer promising investment opportunities in this sector.
The TCPM factory, valued at TZS 7.9 billion, now produces 80–120 poles daily, marking a major milestone in Tanzania’s efforts to modernize and reinforce its electricity infrastructure, and signaling a new era in reliable and resilient power distribution.
