President Samia Suluhu Hassan has concluded her participation at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) in Kigali with a key milestone—witnessing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation between Tanzania and Rwanda. The agreement signals deepening ties in advancing Africa’s energy agenda.
The MoU was signed by Tanzania’s Minister for Energy, Deogratius John Ndejembi, and Rwanda’s Minister for Infrastructure, Dr Jimmy Gasore. The agreement reflects growing bilateral collaboration aimed at strengthening energy systems and supporting economic transformation in both countries.
Officials noted that the agreement builds on resolutions reached during the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) meeting held in July 2025. It represents a concrete step forward in implementing shared priorities and enhancing economic diplomacy between the two nations.
The cooperation framework covers a wide range of strategic areas, including electricity connectivity, petroleum and natural gas development, and energy infrastructure expansion. It also introduces collaboration in emerging areas such as cybersecurity and digital transformation within the energy sector.
In addition, the MoU promotes the use of artificial intelligence in energy systems, alongside knowledge and skills exchange to build technical capacity. These areas are seen as critical for modernizing energy sectors and improving efficiency across the region.
The signing of the agreement marked the conclusion of President Samia’s engagements at the Kigali summit, reinforcing Tanzania’s commitment to regional cooperation and sustainable energy development as a driver of long-term economic growth.