ETDCO to build 33kV power line from Mtwara to Tandahimba

MTWARA: THE Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd (ETDCO) has commenced construction of a 33-kilovolt (kV) power transmission line from Mtwara to Tandahimba, covering a distance of 92.3 kilometres.

The project is expected to improve access to electricity in Tandahimba District and Nanyamba Constituency, with completion scheduled with one year. However, the contractor says the work could be completed ahead of schedule due to the pace of implementation.

Speaking on November 10, 2026 in Mtwara Region during a visit to introduce the contractor to Tandahimba District leaders, TANESCO Mtwara Regional Manager Abdul Mihambo said the project was part of the government’s efforts to strengthen electricity infrastructure and improve service delivery to citizens.

He said TANESCO would continue working closely with ETDCO to ensure the project is completed on time and in accordance with the required standards.

For his part, ETDCO Managing Director Richard Mwanja said implementation had already started with the installation of electricity poles, adding that the company expected to complete the project within the scheduled period or earlier.

He called for cooperation from the Tandahimba District Commissioner’s Office in addressing any challenges that might arise during implementation to ensure timely completion.

Tandahimba District Commissioner Colonel Michael Mtinjele thanked the government for its continued efforts to improve electricity services and pledged his office’s cooperation with TANESCO and ETDCO to ensure the project’s successful implementation.

Meanwhile, Nanyamba Constituency Member of Parliament Abdallah Chikota and Tandahimba MP Ahmad Katani pledged to work with ETDCO to address any challenges that could hinder the implementation of the project.