The executive of the united republic section 3 chapter 3. It is composed of the national assembly and the president of the united republic. Tanzania united republic ofs constitution of 1977 with. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania. The territory of the united republic of tanzania 3. In accordance with the constitution of 1977 there are two governments in the united republic of tanzania, that is, the union government and the revolutionary government of zanzibar. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. The united republic of tanzania is comprised of two former sovereign states, namely tanganyika currently tanzania mainland and zanzibar, which merged to form the union government in 1964.
The constitution of 1977 was seriously amended in 1985 by law no. The fifth constitutional amendment as an exception to the rule. The country was renamed the united republic of tanzania on 29 october of that year. The acts of the union clearly stated that the united republic will be one sovereign state.
The constitution of the united republic of tanzania urbanlex. The enforcement of basic rights and freedoms and the state. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, as amended. 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 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.
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. Constitutions of the countries of the world, 200006, g. 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. Uganda 1995, south africa 1996, and tanzania the 1998 version of 1977.
May 25, 2011 the constitution of the united republic of tanzania tanzania, parliament on. Execution of court process to be done throughout the entire united republic of tanzania. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 east africa, zanzibar. 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. 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. The constitution of the republic of tanzania was ratified in 1977. The united republic of tanzania, comprising of mainland tanzania and zanzibar has a population of 31. Consequently the reason for the longevity and survival of constitutions in older. The 1977 constitution rested on the three pillars namely imperial presidency, the twounion government and the one party state.
The name tanzania is a blend of tanganyika and zanzibar and previously had no significance. In 1977 also tanu and the asp were amalgamated to form the chama cha mapinduzi ccm as the oneparty of both the mainland and zanzibar. The union government operates under the union constitution and has full responsibility for some main sectors i. Since 1961 tanzania has had four constitutions namely. This law is the supreme law of the sovereign united republic of tanzania which. 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. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania last. Since 1977, several amendments have been applied to the original constitution. On 26 april 1964, tanganyika united with zanzibar to form the united republic of tanganyika and zanzibar. Repeal of the constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. The interim constitution of 1965 established the united republic of tanzania through the merger of tanganyika and zanzibar, until then separate and independent countries. The consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977 east africa, zanzibar on. Archived from the original pdf on 22 december 2009.
On march 16, 1977, president nyerere also convened a constituent assembly to discuss and enact the new constitution. C the high court of tanzania d uhuru torch e the national festivals and constitution. Tanzanian affairs the parliament of the united republic of. Now, therefore, this constitution is enacted by the constituent assembly of the united republic of tanzania, on behalf of the people, for the purpose of building such a society and ensuring that tanzania is governed by a government that adheres to the principles of democracy and socialism and shall be a secular state. Upon independence in 1961, the departing british colonialists in tanganyika did not negotiate with the nationalists for the entrenchment of a bill of rights in the independence constitution. Constitution online centre for human rights, university of pretoria, south africa pdf as amended to 30061995 doc. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania as further amended fourth constitution 1977 today one month after ccm was founded, the permanent constitution was approved.
Special constitutional court of the united republic of tanzania. Tanzania country constitutional profile constitutionnet. Chapter one part ii of this document contains the fundamental. This 19834 constitutional debate was a fine example of. A permanent constitution for the united republic was approved in 1977 and amended in 1984 to include a bill of rights. This is a list of the federal institutions of tanzania. Tanzanias proposed new constitution and the fate of social. Constitution of the united republic of tanzania 1977, as. Tanzanias constitutional reform predicament and the survival.
The constitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977. Centre for human rights, university of pretoria, south africa pdf as amended to 30061995 pdf as. This constitution essentially confirmed the main principles of the republic and interim constitutions, i. The united republic, political parties, the people and. United republic of tanzania 286 general provisions 104. Whereas we, the people of the united republic of tanzania, have firmly and solemnly resolved to build in our country a society fraternity on. Under the terms of this union, the zanzibar government retains. This constitution shall apply to mainland tanzania as well as tanzania zanzibar. Description annotated proposals of a new constitutions of the united republic of tanzania deusdedit m. United republic of tanzania article about united republic. The constitution of the united republic of tanzania, 1977 cap.
The president appoints as the prime minister the mp who has the confidence of the national assembly. We recommend you also read more interesting facts about malawi, you can start by reading the official list of malawi cabinet ministers. The united republic of tanzania article part one name, boundaries, symbols, language, national values 1. Title, commencement and application of this constitution. Lets face the union thing in our new katiba jamiiforums. United republic of tanzania the constitution of the. Secondly, presently the united republic of tanzania is in the process of enacting a new constitution. This act may be cited as the interim constitution of tanzania amendment no.
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 ruling government party in tanzania, ccm, accepted in 1992 that the government of tanzania should change from a single to a multiparty democratic system. The parliament of the united republic is unicameral. Opinion a narrow documentary definition of a constitution misses what is, arguably, the most important feature of democracy, i. 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. Pdf tanzanias constitutional reform predicament and the. Download the constitution of the republic of malawi. The countrys first ogp action plan was submitted in april 2012, focusing on enhancing transparency, citizen participation. 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. Many of these are related to the relationship between the united government and the zanzibar government. Annotated proposals of a new constitutions of the united.
United republic of tanzania the constitution of the united. 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. 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 consitution of the united republic of tanzania of 1977. 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. These constitutions are discussed in the subsequent sections. This guide to law online tanzania contains a selection of tanzanian legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. For tanzania, the discussion about esr is relevant for a number of reasons. Enacted by the parliament of the united republic of tanzania. Other articles where interim constitution is discussed.
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