By Business Insider Reporter, Dodoma
Tanzania’s energy sector continues to show robust performance, with recent assessments revealing a 95% efficiency rate across institutions under the Ministry of Energy for Q3 of the 2024/25 fiscal year.
The strong results were acknowledged by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, who commended staff and institutions for their consistent improvements and contribution to national development.
Speaking at the fourth performance review meeting held in Dodoma earlier in the week, Dr Biteko underscored the strategic importance of the energy sector in supporting economic and social development, stressing that inefficiencies in this sector would directly impact service delivery to citizens.
“This sector underpins both the economy and essential services. We must ensure it continues to deliver meaningful results for the people,” said Dr Biteko.
He directed the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) to maintain the momentum in upgrading electricity infrastructure and to actively explore new energy sources.
He also praised the Rural Energy Agency (REA) for its accelerated pace in electrifying rural and peri-urban areas, aiming to reach all villages and sub-villages.
Clean cooking agenda gains traction
Dr. Biteko also called on energy agencies – REA, TPDC and Tanesco – to collaborate in scaling up the National Clean Cooking Energy Agenda.
The initiative aligns with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s national goal to transition Tanzanians from traditional fuels to cleaner, safer cooking alternatives.
The shift represents a major public health and environmental priority and is being positioned as an emerging market opportunity for both local and international businesses.
He applauded the Ministry’s Monitoring and Evaluation Unit for effective execution and reminded stakeholders that performance evaluation must remain a continuous process to foster accountability and drive results.
For her part, Deputy Minister for Energy, Judith Kapinga, echoed the sentiments, commending agencies and departments for exceeding expectations.
She emphasised the importance of fully embracing the Clean Cooking Energy Agenda in order to meet the government’s target of 80% adoption by 2034.
High performers rewarded
The Ministry recognised top-performing institutions and departments, reinforcing a culture of meritocracy.
The Rural Energy Agency (REA) ranked first among institutions, followed by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) and the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA).
Within the Ministry, the Procurement and Supplies Unit took the top spot, followed by the Legal Unit and the ICT Unit. Among Tanesco’s regional offices, Manyara, Arusha and Simiyu stood out for exceptional performance.
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Energy, Eng. Felchesmi Mramba, said the regular performance review meetings have boosted the execution of key projects and improved planning.
The Director of Government Performance Monitoring and Evaluation from the Prime Minister’s Office, Ms. Sakina Mwinyimkuu, praised the Ministry for achieving 100% compliance with national monitoring guidelines.
“The Ministry has shown full commitment to results-based management, and that deserves recognition,” she said.
Business implications
The Ministry’s high performance signals growing efficiency and reliability in Tanzania’s energy sector – an encouraging indicator for investors eyeing opportunities in energy infrastructure, rural electrification, and the clean cooking market.
With consistent government oversight, increasing institutional accountability, and ambitious clean energy targets, Tanzania is positioning itself as a key destination for energy sector investment in East Africa.
