Misryoum reports Tanzania and Rwanda agreed to deepen ties in energy and infrastructure to support trade and economic growth.
Trade routes and power supply plans are being put at the center of cooperation as Tanzania and Rwanda move to deepen joint work in energy and infrastructure.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame is in Tanzania for a visit, during which Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan said both countries have agreed to strengthen collaboration in sectors seen as essential for fast economic progress in East Africa.. Speaking in Dar es Salaam, President Samia linked the effort to improving the conditions for commerce, movement, and investment.
A key focus is transport infrastructure. President Samia said the two sides will keep working on transport links to make business and the movement of goods easier. Misryoum notes that the push is also tied to the fact that a large share of Rwanda’s cargo is handled through Tanzanian ports.
In energy cooperation, President Samia pointed to a shared hydropower project at Rusumo Falls that also involves Burundi. She said electricity generation there is planned at 80 megawatts, and that steps are underway toward official launch and implementation of agreements.
An important part of the plan, according to the account shared through Misryoum, is the start of power trade between Tanzania’s TANESCO and Rwanda’s power utility. The emphasis is on turning existing arrangements into operational cooperation that can deliver reliable supply.
This matters because energy security and dependable transport networks often determine how smoothly businesses can plan and expand. When links improve, the cost and risk of moving goods typically drops, and industrial activity can gain momentum.
Misryoum reports that the visit is also being framed as an opportunity to unlock new cooperation across different sectors, with energy and infrastructure highlighted as major pillars for a modern economy.
At the end of the engagements, the message from both sides is clear: closer integration in power and logistics is expected to support industrial growth and trade between Tanzania and Rwanda, while also strengthening the regional economic outlook.