The Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited TANESCO has continued to educate citizens engaged in economic activities around electricity infrastructure, urging them to vacate such areas voluntarily for their own safety and the protection of their property.
The ongoing awareness campaign is part of a wider inspection exercise of power infrastructure in Dar es Salaam aimed at reducing risks associated with illegal or unsafe activities conducted under high-voltage transmission lines.
Speaking during the continuation of the inspection exercise on May 18 at Mbagala Zakhem in Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam, the Assistant Supervisor for Transmission Lines in the region, Nicholaus Kivelege, said TANESCO is making deliberate efforts to educate the public on the dangers of carrying out business activities under major electricity transmission corridors.
He said that despite continuous awareness efforts, some residents still operate businesses in these high-risk zones, exposing themselves to potential accidents, including electrocution and damage to property.
“TANESCO continues with inspections of electricity infrastructure in areas such as Mbagala Zakhem. We are making strong efforts to provide education, but there are still challenges with some residents. We call upon local government leaders to support us in this exercise so that we can prevent possible accidents,” said Kivelege.
He emphasized that collaboration with local government leaders is essential in ensuring that communities fully understand the risks and gradually move away from these dangerous zones.
Kivelege added that the campaign is not only focused on enforcement but also on raising awareness so that residents can make informed decisions for their safety.
Some residents, including Mr. Zahali Maulidi from Mbagala, acknowledged the risks associated with conducting activities under electricity transmission lines but appealed to the government to provide alternative areas where they can continue their businesses safely.
“First, I would like to commend TANESCO for continuing to provide education. We are ready to move from these areas if alternative spaces are provided. We understand that it is dangerous to conduct economic activities under electricity infrastructure,” said Maulidi.
The ongoing initiative reflects TANESCO’s broader strategy to enhance public safety through education and regular inspections, ensuring that communities voluntarily relocate from high-risk zones for the protection of lives and property.
