KATAVI, Feb. 6 -- THE Rural Energy Agency (REA) Phase II B project (HEP 2B) is expected to increase the processing of crops produced by residents of the Katavi region, a move that will add value to agricultural products and stimulate the local economy.

This was stated by the Regional Commissioner of Katavi, Mwanamvua Mrindoko, today, February 6, 2026, during the introduction of a new contractor, M/s ETDCO Ltd, which will implement the HEP 2B project aimed at supplying electricity to 358 villages, benefiting over 11,536 residents in the region.

“Instead of selling raw crops, we will now process them into products. Access to electricity will help increase the value of these crops as they will be properly processed and sold as finish...