The Regional Commissioner for Lindi, Zainab Telack, has handed over transport equipment to the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) in Lindi Region as part of ongoing government efforts to improve efficiency and speed up electricity services to citizens.
The equipment handed over on April 15, 2026, includes four vehicles, seven bajaji and ten motorcycles.
The assets will be deployed across different parts of the region to ensure TANESCO staff reach customers faster, including those in remote and hard-to-reach areas.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Telack said the initiative reflects the Sixth Phase Government’s commitment under President Samia Suluhu Hassan to ensure reliable and timely electricity services to wananchi, regardless of their location.
She said the availability of transport will significantly reduce response time when dealing with power faults and customer complaints, improving overall service delivery in both urban and rural communities.
“These vehicles and motorcycles will make it easier for TANESCO teams to reach customers quickly. This is part of the government’s commitment under President Samia Suluhu Hassan to ensure wananchi get electricity services on time and challenges are addressed without delay,” she said.
In addition to transport equipment, the Regional Commissioner also distributed energy-efficient electric cooking stoves to selected beneficiaries as part of the national campaign to promote clean cooking energy.
The initiative supports the government’s target of ensuring that by 2034, more than 80 percent of Tanzanians shift to clean and safe cooking energy solutions, reducing dependence on traditional fuels that contribute to health risks and environmental degradation.
To strengthen awareness on clean energy use, Telack also handed over a modern electric cooking stove to a TANESCO staff member, who will serve as a community ambassador in promoting the adoption of clean cooking technologies.
She urged TANESCO staff and the public to lead by example in embracing electric cooking solutions, saying they are safer, more affordable in the long term, and environmentally friendly.
“For the benefit of wananchi, I am handing over this stove to you so that you can use it and demonstrate to the community that electric cooking is safe, clean and cost-effective,” she emphasized.
On his part, TANESCO Lindi Regional Manager, Theodory Hall, expressed appreciation for the support, saying the transport equipment will improve operational efficiency and strengthen service delivery across the region.
He said the support will enable TANESCO teams to respond faster to faults and customer needs, especially in rural areas where access has been a challenge.
Hall reaffirmed TANESCO’s commitment to working closely with the government to improve electricity services and support the national clean energy agenda championed by President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
The initiative is part of broader government efforts to strengthen energy infrastructure and ensure citizens across the country receive reliable, efficient and modern electricity services.
