On march 16, 1977, president nyerere also convened a constituent assembly to discuss and enact the new constitution. The 1977 constitution rested on the three pillars namely imperial presidency, the twounion government and the one party state. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 by tanzania. In 1985, julius nyerere resigned from the presidency of the republic, after to have been in office for 24 years, but remained at the head of the chama cha mapinduzi, ccm or revolutionary party, the only party that was born in 1977 from the merge of tanu and asp, the afroshirazi party, operating in zanzibar. Following their respective independence in 1961 and 1963, the two entities merged in 1964 to form the united republic of tanzania. One for the whole united republic for all union matters and for nonunion matters in tanganyika, which, under the 1977 union constitution is referred to as tanzania mainland, and one for zanzibar in all matters that are nonunion. Tanzanian affairs the parliament of the united republic of. Tanzanias constitutional reform predicament and the.
She has remained a faithful member of this organisation and an. Kikwete recognised this at the ogp london summit in 20. These constitutions are discussed in the subsequent sections. This law is the supreme law of the sovereign united republic of tanzania which governs the area of mainland tanzania and the whole area of zanzibar including its territorial waters. This revised edition of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania incorporates and consolidates all amendments made therein by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 14th amendment of 2005. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. Execution of court process to be done throughout the entire united republic of tanzania. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania incorporates and consolidates all amendments made therein by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 14 th amendment of 2005 and it is printed and published under section 4 of the laws revision act chapter 4. Debating constitutional amendments in tanzania issa g. May 25, 2011 the constitution of the united republic of tanzania tanzania, parliament on. Mar 05, 2011 the constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 declares that tanzania is one sovereign state and is a united republic, whose territory includes the entire land mass of mainland tanzania and tanzania zanzibar, and the water bodies surrounding it. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 cap.
Oct 01, 2011 the administration of justice in tanzania is an exclusive constitutional mandate of the judiciary of tanzania jot vide articles 4, 107a and 107b of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, cap. The president is not a member of the national assembly but he assents to all bills passed by the assembly before they become acts of parliament. 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. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 east africa, zanzibar. The fifth constitutional amendment as an exception to the rule. Despite being presented at the outset with a seemingly unsustainable constitutional settlement, a strong executive has repeatedly deferred and obstructed a radical overhaul of the. United republic of tanzania, governance in the commonwealth. Britain obtained mandate over tanganyika under the league of nations. Since 1961 tanzania has had four constitutions namely. Tanzania country constitutional profile constitutionnet. It is composed of the national assembly and the president of the united republic.
Zanzibar is an integral part of the united republic of tanzania. 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. The 5th constitution is the constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. Archived from the original pdf on 22 december 2009. The object of this constitution is to facilitate the building of the united republic as a nation of equal and free individuals enjoying freedom, justice, fraternity and concord, through the pursuit of the policy of socialism and self reliance which emphasizes the application of socialist principles while taking into account the conditions prevailing in the united republic. This act may be cited as the interim constitution of tanzania amendment no. The acts of the union clearly stated that the united republic will be one sovereign state. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. Pdf tanzanias constitutional reform predicament and the. Jamhuri ya muungano wa tanzania, is a country in east africa within the african great lakes region. This edition of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1997, incorporates and consolidates all amendments made in the constitution since its enactment by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 30th june, 1995. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 vests the authority and responsibility to administer justice in the judiciary of tanzania.
The tanzania university of minnesota human rights library. Article 14 states that every person has the right to live and to the protection of his life by the society in accordance with the law, which may be interpreted to mean that tanzanians are entitled to a healthy. All sets laws are subject to the basic law of the land which is the constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 as amended severally. Background and current conditions congressional research service summary tanzania, an important u.
Despite being presented at the outset with a seemingly unsustainable constitutional settlement, a strong executive has repeatedly deferred and obstructed a radical overhaul of the katiba. In 1964, tanganyika and zanzibar merged into the united republic of. On march 16, 1977, president julius nyerere appointed a twentyperson committee, led by thabit kombo a former secretary general of the asp, to make proposals for a constitution for the united republic. The history of tanzania after its independence exploring. United republic of tanzania the constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 1998 section 1 chapter 1 the united republic, political parties, the people and the policy of socialism and self reliance section 2 chapter 2. The parliament of the united republic is unicameral. Looking at the process and the brief analysis between the second draft and the proposed constitution brief history the constitution of the united republic of tanzania was enacted by the constituent assembly ca april 25, 1977 and pro. Chapter one part ii of this document contains the fundamental. Tanzania joined the commonwealth of nations since acceding to her independence in 1961.
P4 tanzania, united republic of fao representation in the. At that time, tanu and asp were about to merge into the chama cha mapinduzi ccm, something that happened in 1977. The administration of justice in tanzania is an exclusive constitutional mandate of the judiciary of tanzania jot vide articles 4, 107a and 107b of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, cap. The history of tanzania after its independence exploring africa. This was the fifth census after the union of tanganyika and zanzibar in 1964. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, as. The articles of union also provide for the existence of two governments. Title, commencement and application of this constitution. On march 16, 1977, president nyerere also convened a constituent assembly. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977 makes it mandatory to protect human health of each citizen in tanzania. Tanzania united republic ofs constitution of 1977 with amendments through 1995. These are sets of written law or statutory laws passed by the parliament of tanzania since independence in 1961 and sets of laws passed by the colonial legislative council. The executive of the united republic section 3 chapter 3.
Repeal of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. Aug 10, 2010 edition notes this edition of the constitution of the republic of tanzania, 1977, incorporates and consolidates all amendments made in the constitution since its enactment by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 30th june, 1995cover p. In 1977 the constitution of tanzania the current constitution was adopted. The 2012 population and housing census results show that, tanzania has a population of 44,928,923 of which 43,625,354 is on tanzania mainland. Aug 24, 2014 the administration of justice in tanzania is an exclusive constitutional mandate of the judiciary of tanzania jot vide articles 4, 107a and 107b of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, cap. Food and agriculture organization of the united nations vacancy announcement n o. 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. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 recognises this right, but at present there is no law that. In 1977 the constitution of tanzania the current constitution was. United republic of tanzania article about united republic. This is the union constitution following a merger of two political parties ruled. The united republic of tanzania, comprising of mainland tanzania and zanzibar has a population of 31. The 2012 population and housing census phc for the united republic of tanzania was carried out on the 26th august, 2012. It is an honour that we cherish and will live to remember.
The united republic of tanzania and kenya agreement between the united republic of tanzania and the republic of kenya on the delimitation of the maritime boundary of the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf, 23 june 20093 preamble the united republic of tanzania and the republic of kenya hereinafter referred to as the parties. This revised edition of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania incorporates and consolidates all amendments made therein by the constituent. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 east africa, zanzibar on. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. The judiciary has its foundation on article 107a 1 and 107b of the constitution and states clearly about the independence of the judiciary in the united republic of tanzania. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of.
United republic of tanzania the constitution of the united. Lets face the union thing in our new katiba jamiiforums. This 19834 constitutional debate was a fine example of. For a description of the island of zanzibar, and its history until 1964, see zanzibar zanzibar. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania tanzania, parliament on. Constitution online centre for human rights, university of pretoria, south africa pdf as amended to 30061995 doc.
This constitution is the constitution of zanzibar and shall have the force of law throughout the country save for provisions of article 80 if any legislation is found to be in conflict with this constitution this. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania. Tanzanias constitutional reform predicament and the survival. Ugandas constitution of 1995 with amendments through 2005. Welcome to the united republic of tanzania brothers and sisters of the commonwealth family of nations. The constitution of tanzania, formally constitution of the united republic of tanzania and also known as permanent constitution or fourth constitution of tanzania, was ratified in 1977. The countrys first ogp action plan was submitted in april 2012, focusing on enhancing transparency, citizen participation. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania urbanlex. Following its joining of the ogp, the tanzania government opened a website. Tanzania united republic ofs constitution of 1977 with. The process took longer than intended and thus the interim constitution lasted from 1965 to 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. Mwalimu julius nyerere and oscar kambona changed the tanganyika african association into the tanganyika african national union. The interim constitution of the united republic of tanganyika and. Enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania. This edition of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1997, incorporates and consolidates all amendments article made in the constitution since its enactment by the constituent assembly in 1977 up to the 300, june, 1995.