Speaker Defends Fairness in Public Hiring Process

 Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Tulia Ackson, has reaffirmed that the Tanzanian government remains committed to ensuring that job opportunities within public institutions are offered fairly and transparently, based strictly on qualifications and legal guidelines—not regional background.

Speaking in Parliament on Monday, Dr. Tulia addressed concerns raised by Kichiki Lugangira, a Special Seats Member of Parliament, who sought clarity on claims of discrimination in government recruitment.

In response, the Speaker was firm and clear: “The law guides all recruitment procedures in this country. Jobs are awarded based on merit—not on where someone comes from or their ethnicity. Every Tanzanian who meets the qualifications has an equal right to apply.”

She emphasized that Tanzania’s employment regulations are public and well-defined, and that the process is meant to be inclusive. Her comments come amid public debate over perceived favoritism in how government jobs are advertised and distributed.

But instead of placing blame, Dr. Tulia pointed out another issue: low participation by citizens in the application process. “We cannot just complain without action,” she said. “Government job vacancies are publicly announced, yet many qualified Tanzanians don’t step forward to apply. We need to be more proactive.”

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She encouraged the public—especially young people—to take initiative and apply when opportunities arise, rather than allowing doubt and suspicion to discourage them.

The Speaker’s comments reflect a broader message being echoed by national leaders: that public sector opportunities must be embraced by all citizens, regardless of their background. The government, she stressed, is not just committed to employment equality on paper—but in practice too.

Her remarks come at a time when the issue of fairness in hiring has sparked national discussions, with some Tanzanians voicing concerns about inclusivity and transparency in recruitment.

Dr. Tulia concluded with a strong call for civic responsibility, encouraging citizens to understand the systems in place and to take full advantage of the legal channels available to them.

“The right to employment is protected by law,” she said. “Let us focus on what unites us as a country and use the opportunities before us to serve our nation.”