He stressed the critical role of the private sector in supporting Tanzania’s continued economic expansion through investment in power generation, transmission and distribution.

“Given our economic trajectory, we are scaling up efforts across the energy value chain. Private sector participation is essential,” he said.

Eng Mramba also invited investors to consider opportunities in electricity transmission, reaffirming the government’s commitment to regional power integration.

Tanzania’s national grid is currently interconnected with Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi and plans are underway to extend connections to Zambia and Uganda.

On the sidelines of the Africa Energy Forum, Tanzanian officials met with numerous potential investors, many of whom expressed strong interest in entering the country’s growing energy market.