DODOMA, July 3 -- SPEAKER of the National Assembly Mussa Azzan Zungu has called on Tanzanians to assess Parliament by how effectively it serves citizens rather than describing it as weak or strong, saying its constitutional duty is to safeguard public interests and improve peoples welfare.

Speaking ahead of preparations for Parliaments 100th anniversary celebrations, Mr Zungu said the institution should be judged by how well it fulfils its core responsibilities of making laws, overseeing the government and representing the people.

“We should not say Parliament is weak or strong. Its responsibility is to promote the welfare of society through better healthcare, education, housing, environmental protection and other national priorit...