Vienna. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has pledged to support Tanzania in its plans to generate electricity through nuclear power.
This was announced during a meeting held on the sidelines of the 69th General Conference on Atomic Energy, which concluded on September 19, 2025, in Austria.
The discussions brought together Tanzania’s delegation, led by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Prof Carolyne Nombo, and the IAEA Director of Nuclear Infrastructure Development, Ms Liliya Dullinet.
The meeting was part of ongoing cooperation between Tanzania and the IAEA, focusing on accelerating the implementation of the country’s nuclear energy programme.
The IAEA is committed to working closely with Tanzania in several priority areas, including technical and expert assistance to support preparations for nuclear infrastructure development.
The agency also pledged to provide training opportunities to build local expertise, enabling Tanzanians to take part directly in the design, operation and management of nuclear projects.
Already, scholarships have been granted to Tanzanian students under this initiative.
In addition, the IAEA expressed readiness to help Tanzania strengthen its legal and policy frameworks, providing guidance to improve laws, regulations and guidelines for the management of nuclear projects.
Both parties agreed to jointly prepare a National Action Plan for implementing the nuclear energy project, starting from the preparatory stage.
The IAEA further showed willingness to facilitate study tours for Tanzanian leaders and experts to enhance understanding and exchange experiences on nuclear technology in power generation.
Speaking at the meeting, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Mr Felchesmi Mramba, thanked the IAEA for its commitment to assist Tanzania.
He stressed that the country’s pursuit of nuclear energy was a reflection of directives by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who has emphasised the need for sustainable, safe and reliable energy sources.
Other officials who attended the meeting included Mr Joseph Kirangi, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Water and Minerals from Zanzibar; Deputy Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Mr Athuman Kilundumya; Director General of the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC), Prof Najat Mohamed; Commissioner for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mr Innocent Luoga; alongside other nuclear experts.
