Author: THE CONVERSATION

By THE CONVERSATION Tanzania has made progress in increasing women’s representation in parliament, with women now making up 37.4% of legislative seats. However, challenges remain as only 10.2% of women were directly elected from constituencies. While special seats have contributed to this increase, it is not a complete solution for achieving gender equality in politics. Advertisement A recent study found that political parties in Tanzania lack strong internal commitment to advancing women’s political participation, with men dominating decision-making roles. Both CCM and Chadema have failed to meet gender representation goals in their leadership positions, falling short of the 30% critical…