The National Assembly resumes sittings after a one month recess. This is the last sitting for the 11th parliament ahead of the next general elections slated for August 8, 2017. Members are expected to hold sittings for the next one month until June 15,2017 when the House is expected to adjourn Sine Die (indefinitely). The Senate on the other hand will resume on June 13 and sit for three days until June 15, 2017 before adjourning indefinitely. Prioritized business for the National Assembly until June 15 include: 1.

The Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Justin Muturi, earlier today hosted the Speaker of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon.Job Ndogai and Members of the Parliamentary Service Commission of the Parliament of Tanzania, in his Parliament Building Office.. The visiting Speaker and the Commission Members Hons. Rev.

  Enacting Legislation

(1)  Parliament shall exercise its legislative power through Bills passed by Parliament and assented to by the President.

(2)  Any Bill may originate in the National Assembly.

(3)  A Bill not concerning county government is considered only in the National Assembly, and passed in accordance with Article 122 and the Standing Orders of the Assembly.

Vision

To be a supreme, effective, efficient and self-sustaining Parliament as a major participant in the process of good governance

Mission

To facilitate the Members of Parliament to efficiently and effectively fulfill their constitutional mandate in a representative system
of Government by upholding and ensuring the autonomy of Parliament in its corporate relationship with other arms of Government.