Hassan Magulumali
Members of the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania have called for the establishment of a comprehensive policy and legal framework to govern the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the country.
The lawmakers made the call on Saturday, May 10, 2025, during a special training session held in Dodoma for female parliamentarians. The session focused on the opportunities and challenges of AI technology and was organized by the Omuka Hub in collaboration with the Women Political Leaders (WPL) global network and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
The training is part of the Africa-wide project FemAI Leaders for Africa, which aims to enhance the capacity and understanding of female political leaders in navigating the digital and AI-driven future.
Neema Lugangira, founder and Director of Omuka Hub and a Special Seats Member of Parliament, emphasized that although Tanzania has started to adopt AI technologies, there is currently no national policy or legislation in place to guide and monitor its use.
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“There is no policy or legal framework to regulate the application of AI—how it is deployed, operated, or how harmful outcomes are mitigated. The goal is to protect individuals who may be at risk from its misuse,” she said.
Lugangira added that women are among the most vulnerable to the negative effects of AI misuse, underscoring the need for targeted protections.
Speaking at the same event, Iringa Urban MP Jesca Msambatavangu, a member of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), encouraged Tanzanians to learn how to manage their digital presence, stating that AI systems depend on internet data to function effectively.
“First, let me assure our youth not to fear job losses due to AI. It is here to create jobs, not take them away. You can now become self-employed through the opportunities AI provides. For instance, if you want to start poultry farming and ask an AI tool, it will instantly provide you with the best practices,” she explained.
The session concluded with a call for inclusive digital education and regulatory frameworks that protect citizens while unlocking the full potential of artificial intelligence in Tanzania’s socio-economic development.
