The District Commissioner for Kishapu in Shinyanga Region, Peter Masindi, has said the ongoing solar power project in Kishapu stands as a key demonstration of the country’s growing electricity generation capacity, reflecting the Government’s commitment under President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan to increase national power production to 8,000 megawatts by 2030.
Speaking on November 28, 2025, during an inspection tour of the project alongside TANESCO’s Managing Director, Lazaro Twange, the DC noted that the solar plant will benefit not only Shinyanga residents but also neighbouring regions. He added that more than 1,200 people previously living and conducting activities within the project area have been compensated, with the surrounding community showing strong support and actively protecting project infrastructure.
“This project is a major source of hope for the people of Kishapu. They have embraced it and are committed to safeguarding its infrastructure,” said DC Masindi.
TANESCO Managing Director, Lazaro Twange, explained that the project is among key flagship initiatives expected to be completed within the first 100 days of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s new term. The government has allocated TSh 118 billion for its implementation.
Twange directed the contractor to ensure the project is completed by January 15, 2026, stressing that no extension will be granted and that any delays will result in legal action.
“We thank Her Excellency the President for allocating nearly TSh 118 billion for this project. Our responsibility is to deliver on time. Tanzanians should understand that the President’s priority is to expand electricity generation. Currently, we produce more than 4,000 megawatts, and as we increase generation centres, distribution becomes easier for the public,” said Twange.
The TANESCO chief is touring various electricity projects across the Lake Zone regions—including Shinyanga, Mara, Geita and Kagera. The Kishapu solar project has so far reached 84% completion.
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