DODOMA, June 20 -- 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.

While contributing to the governments 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.

Nanyumbu MP Yahaya Ali Mhata commended the government for connecting all 93 villages in his constituency through the rural electrification initiative.

However, he stressed the need for additional measures to ensure universal access by allowing residents to pay connection fees in instalm...