DODOMA: THE construction of the 400-kilovolt (kV) power transmission line from Chalinze to Dodoma, spanning 345 kilometers, has reached 89 percent completion and is expected to be finalized by August 21, 2026. Once completed, the project will strengthen electricity transmission capacity, enhance the stability of the National Grid, and ensure a more reliable electricity supply across the country.
While inspecting the project’s progress on July 1, 2026, the Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, said the project is part of the Government’s major strategic investments aimed at strengthening electricity transmission infrastructure to meet the country’s growing energy demand and improve the reliability of the National Grid.
Hon. Ndejembi noted that the transmission line is of strategic importance because it will facilitate the distribution of electricity generated by the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), which has a generation capacity of 2,115 megawatts, to various parts of the country, thereby improving electricity reliability for households and productive sectors.
“The Government has recognized that electricity demand continues to increase due to economic growth and the rising number of customers. The construction of this transmission line is essential because it will increase electricity transmission capacity and strengthen the stability of the National Grid,” said Ndejembi.
He further emphasized that the government will continue investing in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution projects to ensure Tanzanians have access to reliable electricity that supports industrialization, business growth, and overall economic development.
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Meanwhile, TANESCO Managing Director Razalo Twange said the ongoing investment in electricity infrastructure has significantly expanded access to power across the country. He noted that during the 2025/26 financial year, TANESCO achieved a historic milestone by connecting more than 800,000 new customers to the national electricity network—the highest number recorded since Tanzania gained independence.
“This achievement clearly demonstrates that electricity demand is growing rapidly, which is why we are continuing to invest in transmission and distribution infrastructure to keep pace with that growth,” said Twange.