Tanzania, Aug. 15 -- Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is positioning itself to become a major electricity supplier in the East African region as the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) adds 2,115 megawatts to national generation capacity, creating greater room for the country to trade surplus power with its neighbours.

The country's total electricity generation capacity has now reached about 4,646MW against peak demand of approximately 2,010MW, creating a 2,636MW gap between generation capacity and peak demand.

Speaking to journalists on Saturday, August 15, Energy Minister, Mr Deogratius Ndejembi said the development comes as Tanzania prepares for the official launch of JNHPP, with President Samia Suluhu Hassan expected to inaugurate the ...