" One of the core duties of the Legislature is to oversee the functions of the Government in power and advise it appropriately whenever any pertinent issue of national interest arises. "
is the name given to every person who lives within or is eligible to vote in a constituency. The Tanzania is divided into 232 different regions – called constituencies – where the public elect candidates to be their MP.
By-elections
A by-election occurs when a seat in the National Assembly becomes vacant during the lifetime of a Parliament (i.e. between general elections).
The National Assembly’s 20th Session in Dodoma, started on 8th June 2010 and is expected to end on 16th July 2010.
The Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Hon. Mustafa Mkullo (MP), on Thursday... Read more
Committee Meetings in Progress
All Parliamentary Standing Committees are convening in Dar es Salaam for two weeks from 20th May to 4th June, 2010 to deliberate on the agenda for the 20th Parliamentary session which begins on 8th June... Read more
Parliament Session Adjourns Until 8th June 2010
The Prime Minister Hon. Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda (MP) adjourned the 19th session of the National Assembly on 23th April 2010. To mark the end of the session, the Prime Minister delivered a speech which... Read more
Bunge Session on Progress
The 19th meeting of the National Assembly which started on 13th April in Dodoma is expected to end on 23rd April 2010.
According to the timetable of the activities for the session, the legislators are... Read more
Committee Meetings in Progress
All Parliamentary Standing Committees are convening in Dar es Salaam for two weeks from 29th March to 9th April, 2010 to deliberate on the agenda for the 19th Parliamentary session which begins on 13th... Read more
Parliament session adjourns untill 13th April 2010
The Prime Minister Hon. Mizengo Kayanza Peter Pinda (MP) adjourned the 18th session of the National Assembly on 12 February 2010. To mark the end of the session, the Prime Minister delivered a speech which... Read more
Bunge Session Begins in Dodoma
The 18th meeting of the National Assembly, which will last for two weeks started in Dodoma on Tuesday 26th January 2010.
There will be sessions of contributions, questions and answers. Also Members... Read more