Dar es Salaam, Feb. 16 -- RUFIJI, Pwani – The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) is nearing completion, with only 0.2 per cent of work remaining before it begins full operation, Government Spokesperson Gerson Msigwa announced.

Once fully operational, the 2,115-megawatt plant will generate more electricity than Tanzanias peak demand of 1,900 megawatts.

Speaking at the project site, Msigwa highlighted the significant progress made since the project began in 2019. Initially, only 33 per cent of the work had been completed before President Samia Suluhu Hassan took office. Under her leadership, construction has now reached 99.8% completion.

“The project is valued at 6.5 tri/-, and President Samia has already paid 6.2 tri/...