James Mwainyekule
Dr. James Mwainyekule is the Director General of the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) in Tanzania, known for overseeing the regulation of energy and water sectors to ensure fair pricing and competition. He was recently in the news due to the announcement of new fuel prices in February 2025, which saw significant increases despite a decline in importation costs.
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James Mwainyekule is the Director General of EWURA who announced the new fuel price caps.
Tanzanian motorists gain relief as diesel prices drop in latest fuel cap update
Tanzania· 2026-02-04Dr James Mwainyekule, the director general of Ewura, announced plans to conduct a study on the cost of electricity service delivery.
Ewura to conduct study on cost of electricity service deliveryTanzania· 2025-04-10
James Mwainyekule is the director general of Ewura and reported on the increase in petrol prices in Dar es Salaam.
Pain at the pump: Why relief is on the wayTanzania· 2025-04-02
Dr James Mwainyekule is the Director General of Ewura, who signed the statement regarding fuel price increases.
More pain at the pump as weaker shilling sends fuel prices soaringTanzania· 2025-04-02James Mwainyekule is the director general of the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) who announced the higher fuel prices.
Fuel prices in Tanzania rise for second consecutive monthTanzania· 2025-03-05Ewura’s Director General, Dr James Mwainyekule, has directed oil companies to sell petroleum products at competitive prices.
Motorists to feel the pain as fuel prices rise in FebruaryTanzania· 2025-02-15