Tanzania’s Energy Ministry tables 2.5tri/-budget for the 2026/2027 financial year

DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has tabled a 2.5tri/-budget for the Ministry of Energy and its institutions for the 2026/2027 financial year, aimed at strengthening reliable energy access and driving economic growth.

Presenting the budget in Parliament, the Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi, said 97.5 percent of the total allocation—equivalent to over  2.46 tri/- has been earmarked for development projects, while the remaining 2.5 percent, more than 63bn/-, will cover recurrent expenditures including salaries and operational costs.

He noted that the ministry’s key priorities include increasing electricity generation through various sources such as natural gas, hydropower and renewable energy, as well as expanding electricity distribution in both rural and urban areas to reach more citizens.

Ndejembi also emphasized the continued implementation of strategic flagship projects, particularly those utilizing domestic resources, alongside strengthening gas infrastructure to enhance access to affordable energy.

In efforts to protect the environment and improve public health, the government will continue promoting the use of clean cooking energy to reduce reliance on firewood and charcoal.

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Additionally, the ministry will intensify efforts to attract private sector investment and development partners to boost efficiency and accelerate the implementation of energy projects nationwide.

The budget is expected to increase electricity access, lower energy costs, and create a more enabling environment for industrial and commercial growth, contributing to the country’s overall economic development.