Tanzania’s calls for unity to achieve universal electrification

DAR ES SALAAM – Tanzania has urged African leaders to use the African Energy Summit as a platform for partnerships and collaboration to achieve universal electricity access across the continent.

Speaking at the summit’s opening session, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr. Doto Biteko, emphasized the significance of collective efforts. Held at the JNICC in Dar es Salaam, the event brought together African energy and finance ministers, as well as development partners.

Dr. Biteko highlighted the need for joint action to make Mission 300 a reality. He called for coordinated energy infrastructure investments, particularly in power transmission and supply, as outlined in the National Energy Compacts.

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“Now is the time to unlock our continent’s energy potential and address the energy gap,” Dr. Biteko stated. “Let’s use this summit to finalize compacts that align with our energy ambitions and to build partnerships necessary to achieve them. Together, we can drive a more equitable and sustainable energy future for all.”

During the summit, 14 pilot countries, including Tanzania, will sign energy compacts. These agreements provide a framework for coordinated actions to unlock investments from governments, development partners, philanthropies, and the private sector, ensuring progress toward energy access targets.