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List Of Current Members Of The Tanzanian Parliament ...
This is a list of individuals currently serving in the National Assembly of Tanzania. Members of Parlament See also * List of MPs elected in the 2015 Tanzania general election * List of MPs elected in the 2010 Tanzania general election * List of Tanzania National Assembly members 2005–2010 References {{Reflist Parliament In modern politics, and history, a parliament is a legislative body of government. Generally, a modern parliament has three functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government via hearings and inquiries. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Assembly (Tanzania)
The National Assembly of Tanzania ( sw, Bunge la Tanzania) and the President of Tanzania of the United Republic make up the Parliament of Tanzania. The current Speaker of the National Assembly is Tulia Ackson, who presides over a unicameral assembly of 393 members. History The National Assembly of Tanzania was formed as the Legislative Council of Tanzania Mainland – then known as Tanganyika – in 1926. The Council was formed under a law enacted by the British Parliament called the Tanganyika Legislative Council Order and Council. The law was gazetted in Tanganyika on 18 June 1926. The Council consisted of 20 members when it was formed on 7 December 1926 under the Chairmanship of the Governor of Tanganyika, Sir Donald Cameron. The first Speaker was appointed to replace the Governor as the Chairman of the Council in 1953. The office of Speaker was first occupied on 1 November 1953. In 1958, the Council got a few elected representatives for the first time. This was the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zanzibar House Of Representatives
The Zanzibar House of Representatives is the unicameral, subnational legislature of the autonomous islands of Zanzibar in Tanzania. History The current legislature was formed in 1980. Prior to this, the Revolutionary Council held both the executive and legislative functions for 16 years following the Zanzibar Revolution in 1964. Current composition ACT-Wazalendo achieved more than 10% of the vote and thus was included into the Government of National Unity according to the Zanzibar constitution. After a split in the so far strong CUF opposition party, most members and votes had shifted to ACT-W. Composition after the 2016 election The legislature formed in 2016 after the 2016 Zanzibari general elections consisted of 88 members. This election had been a repeat of the annulled 2015 election and was boycotted by the opposition. Past election results The results of the past elections held under the multiparty system are as follows: The 2010 Zanzibari general election saw an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bukombe District
Bukombe District is one of the five districts in Geita Region of Tanzania. Its administrative centre is the town of Ushirombo. Prior to March 2012, it was one of the eight districts of the Shinyanga Region __NOTOC__ Shinyanga Region (''Mkoa wa Shinyanga'' in Swahili) is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative regions. The regional capital is the municipality of Shinyanga. The region is bordered to the north by the Mwanza, Mara, and Kagera Reg .... According to the 2012 census, the population of Bukombe District was 224,542. Wards Bukombe District is divided administratively into 15 wards: * Bugelenga * Bukombe * Bulega * Busonzo * Butinzya * Igulwa * Iyogelo * Katente * Lyambamgongo * Namonge * Ng'anzo * Runzewe Mashariki * Runzewe Magharibi * Ushirombo * Uyovu References {{Districts of Geita Districts of Geita Region ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doto Biteko
Doto Mashaka Biteko (born December 30, 1978) is a Tanzanian politician and a member of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi political party. He was elected MP representing Bukombe in 2015. He was appointed as the Minister of Minerals on 9 January 2019 by President John Magufuli. He continued his tenure as the Minister of Minerals under the new president Samia Suluhu Hassan until 31 August 2023. On 1 September 2023, he was promoted in the role of Vice Prime Minister of Tanzania The prime minister of Tanzania is the head in the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania. The position is subordinated to the president, who is the actual head of government. The functions and powers of the prime minister are desc ..., only the third ever person to hold the title. At the same time, he was given the docket as the Minister of Energy. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Biteko, Doto 1978 births Living people Chama Cha Mapinduzi politicians Tanzanian MPs 2015–2020 Tanzanian Roman Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyerwa District
Kyerwa District is one of the eight districts of the Kagera Region of Tanzania. It is one of the 20 new districts that were formed in Tanzania since 2010; it was split off from Karagwe District. It is bordered to the north by Uganda, to the east by Missenyi District, to the south by Karagwe District and to the west by Rwanda, and has an area of . According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of Kyerwa District was 321,026, with a population density of . The district is home to the Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park. The park is fed by the Kagera river that sustains animals such as hippos, leopards, antelope and buffalo. Transport Unpaved trunk road T39 from Kayanga in Karagwe District to the Ugandan border passes through Kyerwa District from Omurushaka, Nkwenda, Isingiro, Kaisho to Murongo. There is also unpaved road from Kayanga (administrative HQ for Karagwe district) via Rwambaizi, Katera, Businde, Bugomora, Nyamiyaga to Murongo. Administrative subdivisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kigoma-Ujiji District
Kigoma-Ujiji District is one of the eight administrative districts of Kigoma Region in Tanzania. The District covers an area of . It is bordered to the west by Uvinza District in the south east and to the north by Kigoma District. The western shore of lake Tanganyika surrounds the district on the west. According to the 2012 census, the district has a total population of 215,458. Administrative subdivisions As of 2012, Kigoma-Ujiji District was administratively divided into 19 wards. Wards * Bangwe * Buhanda * Businde * Buzebazeba * Gungu * Kagera * Kasimbu * Kasingirima * Katubuka * Kibirizi * Kigoma Kigoma is a city and lake port in Kigoma-Ujiji District in Tanzania, on the northeastern shores of Lake Tanganyika and close to the border with Burundi and The Democratic Republic of the Congo. It serves as the capital for the surrounding Kigoma R ... * Kipampa * Kitongoni * Machinjioni * Majengo * Mwanga Kaskazini * Mwanga Kusini * Rubuga * Rusimbi Referenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karagwe District
Karagwe is one of the eight districts of the Kagera Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Uganda, to the east by the Bukoba Rural District, to the southeast by the Muleba District, to the south by the Ngara District and to the west by Republic of Rwanda, from which it is divided by the River Kagera. Small lakes such as the Ikimba, Burigi, Rushwa, and Rwakajunju provide fishing opportunities for residents of the Karagwe District. The district covers and area of . History The present day Karagwe district in Tanzania, was part of a greater kingdom called the Karagwe Kingdom. The Karagwe kingdom was part of the many Great Lakes Kingdoms, in East Africa. Like many other Great Lakes kingdoms, the Karagwe people, known as Abanyambo, claim inheritance from the ancient Kitara empire, ruled by a dynasty known as the Bachwezi. The first indigenous leader of Karagwe kingdom before the coming of Ruhinda's generation was Nono Marinja ''(Nono ya Marinja)''. This indigenous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Innocent Bashungwa
Innocent Lugha Bashungwa (born May 5, 1979) is Minister of State in the President’s Office (Regional Administration and Local Government) in Tanzania. He previously served as Minister of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports and is a member of the Chama Cha Mapinduzi political party. He was elected MP representing Karagwe in 2015. Political career He was appointed Deputy Minister of Agriculture by President John Magufuli on 10 November 2018. On November 13, 2018, he was sworn in as Deputy Minister. In June 2019, Joseph Kakunda was replaced by Innocent Bashungwa as the minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, he went on to serve at this docket for a year before the parliament was dissolved on June 16, 2020. In Magufuli's second cabinet, he was appointed as the Minister of Information, Culture, Artists and Sports. Following the January 2022 reshuffle of the Suluhu Cabinet The Suluhu Cabinet was officially formed in Tanzania on 31 March 2021. Following the death of former ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nzega District
Nzega District is one of the seven districts of the Tabora Region of Tanzania. It is bordered to the north by Shinyanga Region, to the south and southwest by Uyui District and to the east by Igunga District. Its administrative seat is the town of Nzega. According to the 2002 Tanzania National Census, the population of Nzega District was 417,097. According to the 2012 Tanzania National Census, the population of Nzega District was 502,252. Transport Paved Trunk road T3 from Morogoro to the Rwanda border and T8 from Tabora to Mwanza pass through the district. These roads meet in Nzega town. The Tanzanian Central Line train - from Tabora to Mwanza - passes through the district from south to north. A train station is located in Bukene. Administrative subdivisions As of 2012, Nzega District was administratively divided into 37 wards Ward may refer to: Division or unit * Hospital ward, a hospital division, floor, or room set aside for a particular class or group of patie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hussein Mohamed Bashe
Hussein Mohamed Bashe (born 26 August 1975) is a Tanzanian CCM politician and Member of Parliament for Nzega Urban constituency since 2015. In January 2022, he was appointed Agriculture Minister. Political career Bashe has consistently been affiliated with the Chama Cha Mapinduzi party and has made multiple attempts to run for the Nzega Urban constituency, his birthplace, across several general elections. He came third in the primary in 2005. However, in the 2010 primary, he contested in the primaries and defeated Lucas Selelii who was trying to retain the constituency. Despite winning the party primary, Bashe was disqualified from the race by the ruling CCM's Central Committee due to allegations surrounding his citizenship status. Later on, the government confirmed Bashe's legal citizenship, however, this was not in time for the ticket. In the subsequent 2015 election, he won the primary and Bashe triumphed with 18,774 votes, defeating his closest rival, Charles Mabula f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pangani District
Pangani District (Swahili language: ''Wilaya ya Pangani'') is one of the eight districts and one of 11 administrative councils in Tanga Region in north eastern Tanzania. As of the 2012 census, the population was Pangani district was 54,025, making it the least populous district in Tanga region. The district seat (capital) and largest settlement in Pangani district is the town of Pangani. The district is named after the historic Pangani River. History The are that is now Pangani district has been inhabited by humans for thousands of years. The area is the ancestral home to two Bantu people groups, namely the Bondei people and the Zigua. The Pangani district is known for being the site of the Middle Ages Swahili historical sites in what is now the town of Pangani. Geography Pangani district is one of the smallest districts in Tanga region at 1,831 square kilometers, however, it has the longest coastline in the region. Pangani district is bordered to the north by the Muheza D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jumaa Hamidu Aweso
Jumaa Aweso (born 22 March 1985) is a Tanzanian politician and a member of the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) from 2012. He has been a Member of Parliament representing the Pangani Constituency in Tanga Region since 2015. He is the current Minister for Water and Irrigation. Background and education The education history of Jumaa Hamidu Aweso, Starts from in 1994 to 2000 as awarded a CPEE at Mwambao Secondary, CSEE at Bagamoyo Secondary School, ACSEE at Pugu Secondary School and lastly at the Dar es Salaam University in 2013 where was awarded in bachelor's degree in Chemistry BSC. Political career Jumaa Hamidu Aweso involved in politics of the Country few years after his schooling and three years later being appointed to be among of candidates of members of parliaments through his constituency for the general election of 2015 and to won the seat. As a member of Chama Cha Mapinduzi was elected to several positions like, member of Regional Executive Council UVCCM, Dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
