Energy Minister Biteko mourns tragic death of Tanesco Managing Director
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- He said the nation has lost a hardworking and visionary leader who was deeply committed to improving access to electricity for all Tanzanians.
Dar es Salaam. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Dr Doto Biteko, has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic death of the Managing Director of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco), Gissima Nyamo-Hanga, and his driver, Muhajiri Haule.
The two died in a road crash in Bunda District, Mara Region, during the night of April 12, 2025.
Speaking to The Citizen sister paper Mwananchi, Dr Biteko described the passing as a “mystery of faith,” and said the nation has lost a hardworking and visionary leader who was deeply committed to improving access to electricity for all Tanzanians.
“We have lost an outstanding leader. He wasn’t one to sit in the office—he was always on the ground, ensuring that the responsibility he was entrusted with, to provide reliable electricity, was fulfilled,” said Dr Biteko.
He noted that Nyamo-Hanga had been in Dodoma just a day earlier, attending board meetings focused on strengthening electricity supply systems in the country.
“Death is a mystery. Just yesterday, he was with us in meetings aimed at improving the power situation. We have truly lost a very kind and dedicated individual,” he added.
Dr Biteko further described the late Nyamo-Hanga as one of the few managing directors who not only oversaw staff performance with excellence but also succeeded in building a strong and united team at Tanesco.
