Tanzania: Stiegler's Project Means Cheaper Energy, JPM Says

Dar es Salaam — The government has reiterated its plan to reduce power tariffs upon completion of the 2,100MW Stiegler's Gorge power project on Rufiji River, along the Selous game reserve.

Addressing participants during the signing of the construction agreement between the government and Egyptian firm Arab Contractors - the proposed project operator - President John Magufuli said the current power tariffs were high and unaffordable to majority of Tanzanians.

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