VP orders action on delayed Katavi projects
Tanzanian Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi has ordered the completion of delayed electricity and road infrastructure projects in the Katavi region. He set a December 1st deadline for TANESCO to improve power supply and demanded faster progress from road contractors.
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Government intervention in infrastructure projects highlights efforts to improve public service delivery and regional economic development.
RUKWA: VICE-PRESIDENT Deogratius Ndejembi has directed Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) to complete electricity supply improvements in Mpanda by 1st of December and ordered contractors to accelerate delayed road projects in Katavi Region.
Mr Ndejembi issued the directives yesterday after arriving at Mpanda Airport en route to Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region, to represent President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan at the national climax of the 2026 Uhuru Torch Race today.
He directed TANESCO to ensure the installation of a transformer intended to improve electricity supply in Mpanda Municipality and other parts of the region, where demand has been growing.
He said the deadline must be met, including the installation of concrete electricity poles.
TANESCO Director, Lazaro Twange, said the utility planned to increase electricity supply capacity and assured the Vice President that the required infrastructure would be completed by the deadline.
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