Source: BBC
DARES SALAAM, (HAN) – For the first time in Tanzania’s multi-party political history, a record number of women are running for the presidency, reaching unprecedented levels of political prominence.
This year’s general election will be historic, with an incumbent female president seeking re-election alongside two other women representing opposition parties.
With three women contesting the nation’s highest office, the election signals a major shift in both politics and society.
Analysts say this development reflects not only Tanzania’s multi-party system but also a growing public acceptance of women’s leadership in top national positions, shaped by years of public debate and experience.
While women’s participation in previous elections was minimal, this year’s contest has become historic, with female candidates playing a central role in shaping national political debates and platforms.
