Why Tanzania struggles with outages despite generating excess electricity
Many Tanzanians point the finger of blame at the recently-launched Standard Gauge Electric Railway, but officials say the frequent power cuts are due to another challenge.
Business and Technology Reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
Nation Media Group
Tanzania’s electricity generation has nearly doubled over the last decade, and investments in transmission have now boosted supply of high-voltage power throughout the country, but it continues to struggle with blackouts daily, especially in Dar es Salaam, its largest city.
The steady growth of the country’s installed capacity and electricity generation—to the extent of considering exports to Kenya, Zambia and Ethiopia—has not translated to a more stable supply to the locals.
