This fundamentally addresses the challenge that opposition parties have. Mkapa, president 22nd january, 1998 an act to establish the national social security fund and to provide for its constitution, administration and other matters related to the fund. Introduction the citizen2 has been recently reporting on the recommendations made for change in the constitution and other laws by a committee that was appointed by the speaker of the national assembly, hon. Republic as a nation of equal and free individuals enjoying freedom, justice. In reporting the results of the tests made in accordance with this tanzania standard, if the final value. Politics and development in tanzania chatham house. Time of assumption and term of office of president 43 43. Together with the broader goal of enforcing general values, practices and principles of the universal declaration of human rights and other conventions and treaties ratified by the united republic of tanzania, the final draft of the proposed constitution has some particular reassuring propositions in terms of protection and observance of human. The constitution says life begins at conception so just vote yes. Discharge of duties and functions of president 35 38. Below is the link to the draft republican constitution as of august 20. Review of the draft constitution for the republic of zambia july 11, 2012 muna ndulo professor of law, cornell university law school director, cornell institute for african development honorary professor of law, cape town university extra ordinary professor of law, free state university, south africa 1. This constitution essentially confirmed the main principles of the republic and interim constitutions, i. It delivered a first draft to president jakaya kikwete on 30 december 20.
Alteration of the constitution a proposals for amendments to this constitution or dissolution see clause 11 must be delivered to the secretary in writing. Tanzania united republic ofs constitution of 1977 with. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of. During the preparation of this tanzania standard, assistance was derived from the following publications. Copy of the draft republican constitution as of august 20.
The territory of the united republic of tanzania 3. The draft bill is to be debated by the parliament in an extended parliamentary session. Kenyas christian churches have unified against a proposed new constitution for the east african powerhouse, saying it will offer abortion on demand and give muslims special rights. The constitution is amended by the repeal of the preamble. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania.
The parliament of tanzania has published on 29th june 2017 the proposed draft legislation to change the legal framework governing the natural resources sector in tanzania. Open debate 05 prospects for improved debt management in zimbabwes draft constitution. Debating constitutional amendments in tanzania issa g. Prospects for improved debt management in zimbabwes draft. Republic with regard to prosperity of the citizens and building a free nation. It might not necessary represent the full final copy handed to the pr. Maridhiano and the government of national unity, its impact on elections and constitutionalism in tanzania by ali uki assistant lecturer faculty of law, zanzibar university introduction the debate on the formation of a government of national unity gnu has intensified in the. It offers stronger protections for human rights, and notably womens rights. Constitution amendment act 2016 national assembly of zambia. Revised draft constitution download kenya stockholm blog.
Mar 20, 2014 by virtue of ratification of the iccpr, tanzania as a member state is bound to provide and assure the right to vote in its constitution. Draft constitution of the united republic of tanzania. This act may be cited as the constitution of zambia amendment act, 2016, and shall be read as one with the constitution of zambia, in this act referred to as the constitution. The united republic of tanzania constitution of 1977 under article 21, which gives people the right to participate in public affairs, impliedly provided for the right to vote. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. Description annotated proposals of a new constitutions of the united republic of tanzania deusdedit m. Nov 11, 2014 following president jakaya kikwetes announcement on 4 november 2014 that the referendum for tanzanias new constitution will be held on 30 april 2015, in this special constitution briefing we.
The government of tanzania through the ministry of energy and minerals and its energy related institutions, assisted by the multilateral development banks mdbs has prepared a draft investment plan ip which will be used as a proposal to source funds from scaling up. Tanzanias constitution codifies the countrys status as a democratic, secular and socialist state. Without prejudice to the application of the constitution of zanzibar in accordance with this constitution concerning all matters pertaining to tanzania zanzibar which are not union matters, this constitution shall have the force of law in the whole of the united republic, and in the event any other law conflicts with the provisions contained in. The second draft constitution and right to vote in tanzania. The tanzania bureau of standards tbs is the statutory national standards body for tanzania established under the standard act no. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania as further amended fourth constitution 1977today one month after ccm was founded, the permanent constitution was approved. Speakers of 36 state houses of assembly in nigeria said they have received draft copies of the 2017 amendment to the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. In the preparation of this tanzania standard assistance was derived from eas 11. The standard specifies materials, profile and dimensions of a straight corrugated and types of straight troughed aluminium alloy sheets. Posts about draft constitution of the united republic of tanzania written by zittokabwe. Tanzanian affairs analysis of proposed constitution. Tanzanias proposed new constitution and the fate of social. Laws of zambia part iii national values, principles and.
The draft constitution gives all political parties the right to receive a fair share of access to state media to disseminate their campaign information and this right can be enforced through the courts. The ruling government party in tanzania, ccm, accepted in 1992 that the government of tanzania should change from a single to a multiparty democratic system. Jan 08, 2010 3what does the constitution say about the kadhis courts 4does it resrict husbands from selling family land without imforming the wife or the children as is happening now. This tanzania standard was published under the authority of the executive council of tanzania bureau of standards on 1999 12 20. Continuous effect of constitution part ii sovereignty 4. The committee carried out a wide consultation at the end of which it produced the first draft constitution in june 20. Review of the draft constitution for the republic of zambia. It also incorporates a number of articles aimed at diminishing the power of tanzanias imperial president and ruling party, chama cha mapinduzi ccm. The basic law katiba in swahili has been the subject of persistent controversy and contestation since the. Comparative constitutions project, and distributed on.
Tanzania is a presidential constitutional republic, and since 1996, its official capital has been dodoma, where the presidents office, the national assembly, and some government ministries are located. The constitution of tanzania, formally constitution of the united republic of tanzania and also known as permanent constitution or fourth constitution of. What is clear is that we are not going to have a new constitution before 2016 because the time has run out. Aug 04, 2010 kenyas christian churches have unified against a proposed new constitution for the east african powerhouse, saying it will offer abortion on demand and give muslims special rights. Model constitution for a community based organisation page 2 as a water services provider version 1 april 2001 5. Draft constitution of the united republic of tanzania zitto. Sections 4 which outlines conditions for provision of water. The proposed draft constitution content preamble chapter one the united republic of tanzania article part one name, boundaries, symbols, language, national values 1. Repeal of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. The basic law katiba in swahili has been the subject of persistent controversy and contestation since the creation of the united republic of tanzania in 1964. May 08, 2014 there is plenty to commend in the second draft constitution. Law school of tanzania tanzania laws and acts labour law tanzania. Oct 24, 2014 the government has now published the draft constitution of zambia after persistent demands by civil society and other members of public. The secretary in conjunction with all other officers shall then decide on the date of a forum meeting to discuss such proposals, giving at least four weeks 28 days clear notice.
Key historical and constitutional developments from 1961 at the time of her independence up to 1977, when she got her permanent constitution, tanzania had 5 new constitutions namely. Posts tagged draft constitution of the united republic of tanzania download. The technical committee on drafting the zambia constitution has reiterated that its not within its mandate to discuss the mode of adopting the new zambian constitution which will be formulated. New tanzanian media policy 2001 comments on the draft for. Introduction this report analyzes the kariba draft constitution, a document negotiated in secret in september 2007 and referenced in article 6 of the global political agreement between zimbabwes three primary political parties. Enacted by parliament of the united republic of tanzania. Constitution, and to have taken any necessary oath required to be taken under the constitution, unless the president requires any person who continues in office by virtue of this section to take any oath prescribed by the constitution or by an act of parliament. Annotated proposals of a new constitutions of the united. The draft constitution issue has been published in the government gazette in. Tanzania, religion and social profile national profiles. Discussion on mode of constitution adoption thrown out.
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