Tanzania brings forward school closing date over El Niño rain concerns

How Tanesco is grappling with drought

Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco) managing director Maharage Chande (right) addresses a news conference in Dar es Salaam yesterday. With him is deputy managing director (generation) Pakaya Mtamakaya. PHOTOS | LOVENESS  BERNARD

By  Dickson Ng’hily

Mwananchi Web Editor

Mwananchi Communications Limited

What you need to know:

  • The country has the capacity to generate nearly 1,695 megawatts through hydropower, natural gas, and other means.
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  • But it is currently facing a shortage of between 300 and 350 megawatts

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