Dar es Salaam, get ready to celebrate! The city's power infrastructure is about to get a significant boost, and it's all thanks to the completion of the Kinyerezi I Extension project. But is this upgrade enough to keep up with the city's booming growth?
A major milestone has been reached, as Deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, proudly announced the full commissioning of the Kinyerezi I Extension power facility on December 11, 2025. This includes the installation of an impressive 175 MVA transformer, a game-changer for the city's electricity supply.
The Deputy Minister highlighted the project's impact on the rapidly developing areas of Mbagala and Gongolamboto, which have been struggling with frequent power outages. These areas, experiencing a population boom and economic growth, desperately needed a more reliable power supply.
And here's where it gets exciting: the Deputy Minister confirmed that the project is already in the testing phase! This means that the much-needed relief for the residents of Gongolamboto and Mbagala is just around the corner.
'A stable power supply is coming,' assured Deputy Minister Makamba, expressing gratitude to President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her investment in this crucial infrastructure.
TANESCO's Managing Director, Lazaro Twange, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the ongoing efforts to upgrade the city's power grid. He revealed that Kinyerezi has been equipped with the new transformer, and Gongolamboto and Mbagala have each received a 120 MVA unit to handle the increasing power demand.
But here's the catch: with Dar es Salaam's population skyrocketing, will these upgrades be sufficient in the long run? Mr. Twange believes that continuous enhancements are necessary to keep up with the city's growth.
The Kinyerezi I Extension aims to ensure that electricity reaches consumers at the expected standards. But will it be enough to meet the ever-growing demand? That's the question on everyone's mind.
The power struggle continues, and the city's future energy security remains a topic of debate. What do you think? Are these developments a cause for celebration, or is there more work to be done to secure Dar es Salaam's energy future?
