PUBLIC servants in Dar es Salaam will work from home for the next two days to accommodate the African Heads of State high- level energy conference which begins today.

Dr Moses Kusiluka, the chief secretary, said in a statement yesterday that in preparation for the summit, several key roads in the city will be closed, as previously announced by the police force.

“To minimize disruptions, the government has advised public servants in Dar es Salaam to work from home on January 27 and 28, except for those whose roles require them to be physically present, such as staff in the security, healthcare and transport sectors,” he said.

Banks will remain open, and business activities at Kariakoo Market will not be affected, along with hotels and restaurants in the city, remain operational during the summit, he stated.

Private sector employers are encouraged to allow their employees to work from home or make alternative arrangements to avoid the transportation challenges that may arise due to road closures, he remarked

Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, the Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation minister, attested that the African Heads of State energy summit, known as Mission 300, will bring on board 25 Heads of State who been confirmed to attend. 

Other countries will be represented at the level of prime ministers and deputy prime ministers, along with energy ministers of all participating countries, he said.

The conference is aimed at driving Africa’s energy transformation and address energy access issues for millions across the continent, with the goal of providing sustainable energy solutions to 300 million people by 2030. 

A key achievement will be the adoption of the Africa Energy Compact, a strategic framework for advancing clean and inclusive energy, the minister affirmed.

The summit will also endorse the first phase of national energy compacts for 2025–2030, with 14 countries, including Tanzania, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, unveiling their national energy plans. 

These plans will focus on improving energy access, reliability and affordability across the continent, a component of the Dar es Salaam Declaration, a collective vision for sustainable energy expected to be approved.

It will provide a guideline for African nations in meeting energy needs and promoting renewable energy adoption, he specified.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to hold discussions with the Heads of State in post-summit exchanges to explore cooperation in rollouts for clean cooking eergy access.

Heads of State from Algeria, Comoros, Malawi, Zambia, Sierra Leoneo are among those confirming to attend, while top officials of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank will be present.

The summit is intended to deliberate on ways to boost energy access, infrastructure and competitiveness, setting the stage for sustainable energy solutions across Africa, the minister added..