{"id":134996,"date":"2025-06-23T16:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T16:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/mps-call-for-easier-rural-electrification-payments"},"modified":"2025-06-23T16:32:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T16:32:00","slug":"mps-call-for-easier-rural-electrification-payments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/mps-call-for-easier-rural-electrification-payments","title":{"rendered":"MPs call for easier rural electrification payments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Tanzania. <\/strong><\/span>MEMBERS of Parliament have expressed satisfaction with the ongoing rural electrification programme and have urged the government to introduce a system that allows citizens to pay electricity connection fees in instalments.<\/p>\n

While contributing to the government\u2019s proposed spending plan for the 2025\/26 financial year, a number of lawmakers stressed that a flexible payment system would enable more households to access electricity services.<\/p>\n

Nanyumbu MP Yahaya Ali Mhata commended the government for connecting all 93 villages in his constituency through the rural electrification initiative.<\/p>\n

However, he stressed the need for additional measures to ensure universal access by allowing residents to pay connection fees in instalments.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost villagers in Nanyumbu depend on agriculture as their primary livelihood. Paying the full connection fee at once is difficult for them. We should explore alternative payment methods,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He suggested that households be connected first and allowed to repay the fee gradually through electricity token purchases.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve already seen success in collecting property tax through token purchases. A similar system could be used to recover connection fees,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mr Mhata noted that more villages have already been successfully connected to the national grid and urged the Ministry of Energy to ensure that a greater number of households benefit from the service.<\/p>\n

He added that the implementation of such systems would significantly boost household connections across rural areas.<\/p>\n

The MP urged the Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) to prioritise power stability, particularly by addressing nighttime fluctuations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the new leadership, I hope this issue will be resolved,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Mbulu Urban MP, Mr Zacharia Isaay supported his colleague\u2019s call, emphasising that affordability is key and that citizens should be allowed to pay connection fees in instalments.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe electricity connection fee should be reduced. Many people cannot access the service due to high upfront costs. There must be an arrangement for instalment payments,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

On energy matters, MP Juliana Masaburi commended the government\u2019s decision to reduce levies on the installation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations, describing it as a significant step toward promoting environmentally friendly energy sources.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis move reflects the government\u2019s commitment to improving lives and advancing the clean energy agenda,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

However, Ms Masaburi who represents the youth, expressed concern over the government\u2019s plan to reduce the hotel levy by eight per cent.<\/p>\n

She warned this could result in a revenue loss of about 9.7bn\/- that could have been used to improve tourism infrastructure, including roads.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis decision will burden the Ministry of Finance, which will need to find alternative revenue sources. It primarily benefits high-end hotels, those rated three stars and above while causing significant revenue losses for the country,\u201d she cautioned.<\/p>\n

She urged Ministry of Finance experts to reassess the proposal and consider better alternatives.<\/p>\n

On his part, the Kilombero MP, Mr Nicholas Ngassa highlighted progress in the clean cooking campaign, noting an increase in the use of subsidised gas cylinders.<\/p>\n

To ensure sustainability, he called on the government to establish more gas refilling stations nationwide to improve accessibility and affordability.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe availability of more refilling stations will allow ordinary citizens to purchase gas in amounts they can afford, rather than having to buy fully refilled cylinders,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

On investment, Ngassa stressed the need for Tanzania to rebrand itself by eliminating bureaucratic hurdles faced by potential investors.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must cut unnecessary red tape. Rebranding the country and establishing onestop centres are key to attracting investors,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n

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