Dodoma. The Tanzanian government has issued a stern warning to electrical installation contractors who fail to meet required performance standards, insisting that negligence and delays will no longer be tolerated as Tanzania accelerates its national electrification agenda.
The caution was delivered by the Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, during a high-level meeting with Tanesco leadership in Dodoma.
The session reviewed progress in expanding electricity access and served as a platform to reinforce responsibilities under the government’s Mission 300 Strategic Plan.
Mr Ndejembi said the government’s ambition to connect 1.7 million new customers annually requires discipline, urgency and professionalism from all contractors engaged by Tanesco.
He stressed that those who demonstrate laxity or fail to keep pace with national targets will face legal measures.
“We cannot allow contractors who are slow, negligent or unable to align with government speed to hinder our goal of ensuring every Tanzanian benefits from electricity services,” he said.
“Tanesco has made notable progress, but we must now strengthen accountability. The mission ahead demands creativity, agility and strict adherence to timelines.”
He urged Tanesco to intensify innovation in expanding electricity connections, noting that efficiency in service delivery has bolstered public trust and opened new opportunities for economic growth.
Deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, commended President Samia Suluhu Hassan for continued investment in power projects aimed at reaching communities across the country. She said the government’s support leaves no room for contractors to deliver substandard work or slow progress.
Permanent Secretary, Felchesmi Mramba, emphasised that Tanesco’s projects follow international standards and have strengthened Tanzania’s reputation as an emerging leader in modern power infrastructure.
Tanesco board vice-chairperson, Amb Zuhura Bundala, said the utility is served by committed professionals and reaffirmed the board’s intention to work closely with management to safeguard project integrity and uphold performance expectations.
Managing director, Lazaro Twange, reported that the Kishapu solar power project has reached 83 per cent implementation and will be among several projects completed within the President’s first 100 days of commitments.
He said the organisation’s operational strategy remains firmly aligned with the target of connecting 1.7 million customers each year.
The working session brought together senior Tanesco executives, regional directors and district managers, and was formally opened by Mr Ndejembi, who reiterated that the era of tolerance for underperforming contractors is over.
