The Rural Energy Board (REB) has called on contractors implementing rural electrification projects under the Rural Energy Agency (REA) to ensure timely completion of all works in accordance with signed contracts, while strictly adhering to required quality standards.
The directive was issued on May 8, 2026, by the REB Chairman, Retired Major General Ambassador Jacob Kingu, during a working meeting held with contractors implementing rural electrification projects in Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions.
The meeting aimed at reviewing the progress of ongoing electrification works, identifying implementation challenges, and strengthening strategies to accelerate delivery of electricity to rural communities.
Ambassador Kingu, who was accompanied by Board Members Ambassador Radhia Msuya and Engineer Sophia Mgonja, held discussions with various contractors including Ceylex Engineering Limited and Derm Group Limited in Kilimanjaro Region, as well as Ceylex Engineering Limited and Nakuroi Investment Company Limited operating in Arusha Region.
During the engagement, the REB leadership emphasized that rural electrification projects are a key driver of socio-economic transformation, stressing that delays in implementation directly slow down development efforts in rural areas.
Ambassador Kingu underscored the importance of strict adherence to contractual obligations, urging contractors to maintain professionalism, discipline, and efficiency in executing their responsibilities.
He stressed that the government continues to invest heavily in rural electrification with the goal of ensuring that every village in Tanzania is connected to electricity, noting that any unnecessary delays undermine national development priorities.
Contractors were further directed to increase efficiency and speed in project execution, particularly in areas that are still without electricity, in order to align with the national agenda of expanding energy access across the country.
“The expectation is clear. Every contractor must deliver within the agreed timelines and ensure quality is not compromised. Public funds must be translated into value for money, and communities must benefit as planned,” Ambassador Kingu emphasized.
The Rural Energy Agency (REA) reaffirmed its commitment to closely supervise all ongoing projects to ensure compliance with technical standards and timely completion, in line with government development objectives.
REA officials present at the meeting included the Director of Rural Electrification Engineer Jones Olotu, Project Monitoring Manager Engineer Deogratius Nagu, Energy Technology Manager Engineer Michael Kyessi, and Project Engineer Isaac Sanga.
The meeting was also attended by senior officials from the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) representing Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions, who play a key role in coordinating the integration and commissioning of completed projects into the national grid.
Participants noted that strong coordination between REA, TANESCO, and contractors remains essential in resolving technical and operational challenges that may hinder project progress.
Overall, the meeting reinforced renewed accountability measures aimed at ensuring that rural electrification projects are delivered on time, thereby accelerating access to electricity and supporting economic growth in rural Tanzania.
