‘Passed Katiba keeps people only shackled’

>It is now official; the Constituent Assembly (CA) has adopted the proposed new constitution by majority votes from both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.

 As citizens, we record in our memories what is happening in the Constituent Assembly (CA) and at the end of the day, we will come up with a conclusion if the Constitution to be achieved will be useful to us and the country in general.

President Jakaya Kikwete said yesterday that the fate of the proposed new constitution now lay squarely in the hands of the people themselves.

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New Katiba 'to incorporate disabled people's rights'
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THE new constitution will incorporate the rights of people living with disabilities, Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairperson, Mr Samuel Sitta, has said. Mr Sitta made the remarks on Monday as he met leaders of the Confederation of People with Disabilities ...

People living in the Diaspora want recognition in new Katiba
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TANZANIANS living in the Diaspora are proposing the new constitution specifically spells out and recognises their contribution in building the economy of the country. They say this would also require government to consider dual citizenship, so that people in ...

Few weeks ago Tanzanians were made to believe that they will not be bothered by a referendum on the proposed constitution until after General Election slated for October next year.

Judge Thomas Mihayo (rtd) has urged members of the Constituent Assembly (CA) to ensure they honour the views of people found in the yet to be debated second Draft Constitution.

You’re unlikely to get your new Katiba any time soon. That is, unless the CA finds a way to stop the insults and personal attacks that have become hallmarks of Constituent Assembly debate.

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Regional Cooperatives Law Passed
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The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) on Wednesday passed the East African Community (EAC) Cooperative Societies Bill 2014 meant to provide a legal framework for co-operative societies in the region. The Bill that now awaits assent by heads of ...
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