RUVUMA, June 2 -- YES! The government, through the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) in Ruvuma Region, has begun paying compensation to residents whose land was acquired for the construction of the 220KV Imara Msongo National Grid Project running from Songea to Tunduru.

On May 28, 2025, the process commenced, with more than 200 residents benefiting from the payout.

Here, the compensation targets residents of Mlete Street in the Shule ya Tanga Ward of Songea Municipality, whose land was required to facilitate the implementation of this vital project.

This ambitious initiative aims to ensure reliable electricity supply through the National Grid, thereby energising economic activities within the region, increasing individual inco...