United Republic of Tanzania
Parliament of Tanzania
This section contains information that will help you
understand The History of Parliament of Tanzania, how Parliament works, the Law
Making process, Types of MPs as well as, political system in Tanzania……
Click the downloads to reads some of the Documents
about the Parliament in Swahili Language
Utungaji wa
Sheria na kamati zake
Bunge la Tanzania, Muundo na Majukumu yake
Namna ya Kutembelea Bunge
We want you to make the most of your visit to
Parliament in Dodoma!
Visiting the Parliament House in Dodoma is rewarding.
As a site of architectural beauty of its kind, the parliament Building and its
historical significance and knowing how the lawmaker’s works belongs not only
to those who work here, but to allTanzanians.
Plan and Visit your parliament now….What you should
know before you arrive
Apply: All visitors to the Parliament Buildings are
supposed to apply for their Visitation indicating their proposed dates and
their number. If the information is complete and the requested time is
available, Confirmation/ Acceptance Email will be sent to you and your supposed
to bring with you when you arrive at the Public entrance (Gate C).
Note: All tours are subject to cancellation without
notice due to parliamentary activity.
Security: All visitors to the Parliament Buildings are
required to go through security scanning station at gate C. Line-ups are to be
expected, so we recommend that you allow extra time. We recommend all visitors
to be at gate C from 08:am.
Cost: All tours and programs at the Parliament are
FREE of charge. Please note: Parliament does not sponsor any Visits to
Parliament to any groups. Visitors are welcome to Parliament for their own
costs.
Tour and Educational Session: After the question and
Answer session, all Visitors will be taken for short tour of the Parliament
Building before a education Session to discuss about how Parliament Works,
History etc. We cannot guarantee a tour to groups of less than 10 People.
Click the link to apply for your Visit at the
Parliament
Civic Education Programs and Exhibitions:
With the Civic Education Programs, We know that not
every one can visit Parliament in Dodoma. However, we able to bring the
Parliament to the people through Civic Education Programs in regions and
Exhibitions. We have designed the presentation, Brochures, publications and
other activities to help you understand the role of the Parliament and
encourage you all to have your say.
The Parliamentary Civic education Programs spreads
awareness of the work, processes and relevance of the institution of
Parliament, encouraging greater engagement between the public and the Parliament
The work of Parliamentary Civic Education includes:
Delivering training explaining the work of Parliament
Promoting engagement of public on public hearing done
by Committee
Showing how the public can get involved with
legislative scrutiny
Demonstrating Parliament's relevance activities and
inspiring the public particularly students about the work of Parliament.
Exhibitions
Parliament of Tanzania participates in a number of
exhibitions such as the Public Service Week (Utumishi), Dar es Salaam International
Trade Fair (Sabasaba) and the Famers Week (Nanenane) each year.
These exhibitions brings together Private and Public
Organizations to exhibits their services and products to the Public.
Through this exhibition, the public is able to access the information about the work of Parliament and engage into dialogue through question. Moreover more information’s are being displayed through images and different displays put together representing Parliament activities.
Hon. Suleiman Haroub Suleiman
House of Representatives (CCM)