The Julius Nyerere hydropower plant, 2,115 megawatts built by Egyptian contractors for Sh7.452 trillion, was inaugurated on 22 August 2026.
EGYPT · GEOPOLITICS
Key Facts
—The plant: The Julius Nyerere scheme on the Rufiji River generates 2,115 megawatts, making it Tanzania’s largest single power project.
—Who paid: Tanzania financed it from its own budget at a stated cost of Sh7.452 trillion, about US$2.8 billion.
—Who built it: An Egyptian consortium of Arab Contractors and Elsewedy Electric, from June 2019 to completion in March 2025.
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