The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Engineer Felchesmi Mramba, has met with experts from the National Planning Commission led by the Deputy Executive Secretary – Performance Management and Evaluation, Dr. Linda Ezekiel with the aim of discussing how the Ministry and its Institutions have planned to implement strategic energy projects that contribute to achieving the goals of the Tanzanian Vision for Development 2050.
The basis of the meeting is based on the Energy Sector being identified in Vision 2050 as one of the five drivers that will accelerate the achievement of the goals of the Vision, stating that reliable energy is an important resource in stimulating the development of industries and various economic activities to improve living standards by providing employment opportunities for sustainable development in society.
At the meeting held in Dodoma and involving Executives from Institutions under the Ministry of Energy,
Engineer Mramba said the two sides have planned to strengthen coordination in the implementation of energy projects to ensure that they are in line with national development priorities.
“The Ministry of Energy continues to implement major energy projects including the 400 kV Chalinze-Dodoma electricity transmission project, which is expected to be completed in June 2026. This is one of the projects that will provide a catalyst for improving access to reliable electricity in the regions of Katavi, Kigoma and other areas that have been facing challenges in accessing stable electricity”, said Engineer Mramba
He said the completion of strategic electricity projects will enable the achievement of one of the targets in Vision 2050 which indicates that electricity consumption should increase to an average of 3,000 kWh per person per year.
“We want to be a nation with reliable, affordable and clean energy for all Tanzanians, to achieve this goal the Government invites private sector stakeholders to invest in energy projects as the success of this sector depends on the cooperation of all stakeholders”, said Engineer Mramba
During the session, the Ministry also presented a report on the implementation of Natural Gas and Oil, Clean Cooking Energy, Electricity and Renewable Energy projects.
Dr. Linda Ezekiel from the National Planning Commission, commended the existing cooperation between the Ministry of Energy and the Commission, emphasizing that the direction of the projects identified in the session is in line with the goals of Vision 2050.
She said the Commission will continue to monitor the implementation of the projects to ensure they contribute directly to the growth of the national economy, improve the welfare of the people, and protect the environment.
“VISION 2050 aims to have a modern, competitive and inclusive economy.
The Energy Sector is the backbone of achieving all of this, we commend the efforts of the Ministry of Energy in ensuring that energy becomes an engine of development”, said Dr. Ezekiel
Through the meeting, the Ministry of Energy and the National Planning Commission have agreed to continue to collaborate closely in planning, implementing and monitoring all projects affecting the Energy Sector to ensure that Tanzania achieves the goals of the VISION 2050 Development effectively.
In ensuring that the Government’s directive is implemented successfully, Mr. Mlay has urged the Directors of Councils and Municipalities whose institutions in their areas have not yet moved from the use of unhygienic cooking energy to ensure that they implement the National Strategy for the Use of Clean Cooking Energy.
“Public and Private Institutions in your areas such as Schools, Hospitals, Prisons and the Army should use safe and environmentally friendly technology in cooking to avoid health and environmental impacts on the country”, said, Mr. Mlay
In parallel, Mr. Mlay has urged Teachers and School Principals to be at the forefront of educating students on the benefits of using clean energy for cooking so that they can become ambassadors to educate others.
“We ask teachers to guide students on the use of natural gas, smart stoves and electricity as alternatives to firewood and charcoal because when these children learn, they will help change the attitudes of their communities from the use of dirty energy to using clean energy for cooking”, said, Mr. Mlay
Speaking on behalf of the Secondary Education Officer of Ilemela Municipality, the Special Education Officer of the Municipality has commended the implementation of the Clean Cooking Energy strategy that is underway in Ilemela Municipality, promising that the Municipality will continue to implement the directive, where there are currently ten schools that are on the clean cooking energy plan.
Experts from the Ministry of Energy visited schools that have not yet started using clean cooking energy and urged the leaders of those schools that rely on firewood and charcoal to start improving their cooking systems and move to the use of clean cooking energy.
