DAR ES SALAAM, (Xinhua) — Tanzanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Doto Biteko announced on Monday that the country plans to generate nuclear power for integration into the national grid, addressing the rising energy demand driven by industrial expansion.
According to a statement from his office’s communications unit, Biteko made the remarks while attending the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. “The government of Tanzania, under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, has directed the Ministry of Energy to ensure that nuclear-generated electricity is soon incorporated into the national grid,” said Biteko. He emphasized that the government is actively pursuing this goal by coordinating efforts among public institutions to develop a national nuclear energy program. Biteko highlighted the advantages of nuclear energy, describing it as both cost-effective and environmentally sustainable. “My government will create a supportive environment for nuclear power generation by establishing robust policies and regulatory frameworks to manage nuclear resources and electricity production,” he said. He also underscored plans to build human capacity in nuclear technology, aiming to apply the expertise in other sectors such as health and agriculture. The conference brought together energy stakeholders from across Africa and beyond, with a focus on accelerating the adoption of nuclear energy through modern technology and to help reshape Africa’s energy landscape. Enditem
